iscd Industry Insider :: Alex Perry for Designer Rugs

Last night iscd attended the Sun Studios' in Alexandria for the unveiling of two of Australia’s leading design brands collaborating to turn Greek inspirations and red carpet glamour into rugs …and a bit of celebrity spotting too!Undoubtedly Australia’s premier couturier, Alex Perry has added a new level of glamour to our fashion industry with his breathtaking gowns. The designer ‘du jour’ for celebrity red carpet dressing and high society weddings, Alex Perry is at the top of his game. Launching his eponymous label in the 1990’s, Alex’s gowns were instantly acclaimed by the local media including Vogue Australia who rushed feature his jewelled corsets and sexy sheaths in their main fashion shoots. Fast forward twenty years and Alex has launched himself into interiors and his first foray into rug design.

Last night Alex Perry said: “I wanted to pay homage to my Greek heritage striving to create something timeless and striking. Each Design tells a different story, revealing a distinct aspect of Greece and myself.” Yosi Tal, Managing Director of Designer Rugsintroduced Ales and said he has “a certain Jois de vivre and approach to life that is incredibly positive and this reflects in his design ethos. We are very excited to collaborate with another of Australia’s leading designers. His rugs are true to his Greek ancestry and bring a fresh wave of colour to the Designer Rugs collections.”

Hand-made from 100% New Zealand wool, selected pieces feature Luscious pure silk and viscose. Weaving and carving techniques were used to create unique accents and definition.

Alex Perry for Designer Rugs is available in the standard size of 200 x 300 cm and can be custom coloured and sized to suit any interior. Suitable for commercial and residential applications, but what a great inspiration for our 'Foundation Course' Certificate IV in Design students who also complete an industry brief for Designer Rugs as part of their study.

iscd :: IN THE MEDIA

some of the International School of Colour and Designs most recent appearances in the news. Be sure to look out for us. NorthSide Courier featuring our Relationship Manager Elodie Bilanycz 'Q&A' September 2009

Award winning graduate Suzanna Maybury featured with her 1st Prize Rug Design 'Zan 2' in Design Quarterly magazine.

Spring Feature for iscd Open Day on Saturday 10 October 2009, 10am at North Sydney Campus. RSVP essential.

iscd student in Real Living Magazine

Wow! iscd student Kirrilee Phillips rug design is featured in the July issue of Real Living magazine.

“See a Penny Pick it Up” which Kirrilee designed as part of the Art on the floor competition with Designer Rugs was inspired by nostalgia – finding something with meaning and creating a fresh perspective.

Kirrilee says “Society is becoming much more environmentally aware, and we are looking back to the simplicity of our past, to push forward. The simplicity of my design creates a boldness and almost childlike element – where most nostalgia is drawn from. My design techniques were again quite simple – repetition of shape and cropping with an asymmetrical composition”

Well done Kirrilee!

Art on the Floor winner announced

Zanny Maybury of Mosman was announced the winner from five finalists who have had their designs crafted into Designer Rugs pieces. These inspiring works will be showcased at the International School of Colour and Design (iscd) campus until May 30, 2009.

The exhibition was officially opened by Wendy Moore, editor of Australian Home Beautiful who was also on the salubrious panel of judges.

Zanny’s entry, entitled “Zan 2” was chosen because it displayed a dynamic warm palette creating energy and excitement mixed with very original design techniques, commented the International School of Colour and Design (iscd)’s founding director and serene queen of colour Prue Royle who was also on the judging panel.

“We developed Art on the Floor to give the International School of Colour and Design (iscd) students the opportunity to learn about the commercialisation of creative inspiration’’ outlined Yosi Tal Director of Designer Rugs. “It’s everything really if you want to make a career from your creativity. I am always excited to see the designs come through from the International School of Colour and Design (iscd) as their students have a very advanced understanding of colour’’.

Zanny enrolled at the International School of Colour and Design (iscd) because although she knew she wanted to do something creative, she had little idea of what direction she should take. Taking the International School of Colour and Design (iscd) foundation course has given Zanny both inspiration, direction and an extensive portfolio of work for the future.