Timeline of achievements of Studio Hip.

2008

  • Commencement of Studio Hip
  • VIVID. Furnitex. Melbourne  – Cocoon Couch.’ Award for ‘Best Concept.’
  • ‘Fringe Furniture’ exhibition.

2009

  • ‘The Edge’ AIFF. Sydney  – ‘ Hex Chair.’ Shortlisted for ‘Green award.’
  • VIVID. Furnitex. Melbourne – ‘Hex Chair.’ Shortlisted for ‘Green award.’
  • ‘Fully Furnished’ exhibition. Craft Victoria. Melbourne. A display of 3 new pieces as part of the Melbourne design festival.
  • Makers market. Melbourne writers’ festival. Federation square. Craft Victoria.
  • ‘Craft Hatch’ markets. Craft Victoria. Melbourne City Library.
  • ‘Fringe Furniture’ exhibition.

2010

  • Australian Wood Review. Competition ‘Maximize’ – Finalist. Cube Tables.
  • ‘The Edge’. AIFF. Sydney
  • VIVID. Furnitex. Melbourne.
    • ‘Strongman’ children’s table and stool set
      • Award for ‘Best Commercial piece.’
    • ‘Lounge One’ lounge chair and foot stool.
      • Shortlisted to 3 for ‘Best Concept Award
      • Shortlisted to 3 for ‘Green Award.’
  • ‘In Context.’ ‘Decoration and Design. Furnitex.
    • Display using our ‘hex Chair’ – with six identical chairs as the starting point, six interiors designers were asked to take a chair each, utilizing it to interpret the latest interior trends.

2011

  • Launch-pad. ‘Lounge One’ lounge chair and foot stool shortlisted and sent to Sydney for live judging. Top 50 finalist.
  • IDEA awards. ‘Lounge One’ lounge chair and foot stool finalist in the ‘Sustainable Product’ category.

We are very proud of these achievements since commencing only just over 3 years ago.