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The New de Fiddes
The New de Fiddes

We’re thrilled to be unveiling our refreshed brand identity.
Going from ‘de Fiddes Design’ to de Fiddes heralds a turning point for us as we offer a range of services that go far beyond interior design.
Our rebrand will be rolling out over the next month, so keep your eyes peeled for the magic as it happens. 

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Inclusive Design what does it mean? 
Inclusive Design what does it mean? 

Our theme this month ‘inclusive design’ we believe is very appropriate and in line with the new standards that commenced 1 July. The Guidance and Resource book talks about inclusion and the word inclusive is used throughout.  

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Hey Google, Play Me A Song
Hey Google, Play Me A Song

Our theme this month is ‘identity’ so how does that translate into product or design in a residential aged care facility?

At de Fiddes Design we look at it from two aspects - how do you design spaces that identify with so many different residents living under one roof? Secondly, what type of product can be offered to help with identity or personalisation?

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Seamless Wall Protection by Altro!
Seamless Wall Protection by Altro!

Maintenance within aged care facilities is always a hot topic. So how do we balance the look of residential but the durability of commercial?

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Research Driven Design
Research Driven Design

The power of words was no better illustrated than at the Aging & Society 8th Interdisciplinary Conference held in Tokyo last month. The discussions and papers were really interesting and very much focused on the latest evidence based research. I was speaking at the Conference and my talk was entitled “Design is not for Philosophy; it’s for Life” which is a famous quote by Issey Miyake. 

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