Afternoons spent mucking around with discarded wine barrels in the backyard shed inspired a father and daughter team from the Barossa to launch an innovative homewares business with a twist.
In an industry dominated by mass manufacturing and fast fashion, Adelaide shoemaker Beccy Bromilow is quietly filling a niche demand for made-to-order shoes patiently crafted by hand.
Adelaide contemporary craft and design centre JamFactory has received $490,000 in State Government funding to help it open a new high-profile retail store and increase production capacity at its existing West End studios.
A leading Australian designer believes an overhaul of research and development incentives could help stop the rot in Australian manufacturing.