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Our interview with Cushla McFadden ( Tom Mark Henry ) Jade Nottage and Cushla McFadden of Tom Mark Henry. Photo by Damian Bennett. Recently our 2025 Group Coaching Program members were fortunate to have Cushla McFadden from Tom Mark Henry join one of our sessions to discuss the importance of Brand Alignments on an overall business strategy. What we ended up discussing went way beyond this topic, delving deep into her creative process and the evolution of the business over

Beyond Aesthetics: New Laws That May Impact You An Article Written for TDC by Sharon Givoni Muuto Stacked Bookshelf Picture this: you've perfectly styled a bright, open-plan living space, complete with that stunning custom oak bookcase that instantly elevates the room. Every detail is on point until the unthinkable happens; that bookcase tips over, putting someone at risk. It's not a hypothetical; it's exactly why Australia's new Toppling Furniture Standards have come into ef

Our Final Interview with TDC Scholar Alessandra Smith (Alessandra Smith Design) Alessandra Smith, 2024 TDC Scholarship Winner. Photo by...

Welcome to the first of my new quarterly newsletters!

As a designer, architect, or creative entrepreneur, navigating the world of business can be overwhelming. Many designers are trained in...

"The overall experience has been life-changing, and I know that I will take these learnings with me as I continue to grow and evolve as a...

"I've always believed in giving back to the community that supports us, rather than just being all about product, selling and money." Our...

An Article for Programa by Andrew Mitchell (Founder of The Design Coach and director at MR. MITCHELL Interiors) Why do creatives often...

An Article for Programa by Andrew Mitchell (Founder of The Design Coach and director at MR. MITCHELL Interiors) Working with designers...

An Article for TDC By Lawyer, Sharon Givoni In the evolving landscape of interior design, the advent of Artificial Intelligence (AI) has...

"I felt like I was going to need that support, the guidance that the Scholarship would provide in order to help me achieve these really...

An Article for Programa by Andrew Mitchell (Founder of The Design Coach and director at MR. MITCHELL Interiors) Most of us go into...

Our interview with Olivia Pearce (Undercurrent Studio) "I feel supported, I have balance and I have new perspectives on how to approach...

An Article for Programa by Andrew Mitchell (Founder of The Design Coach and director at MR. MITCHELL Interiors) Contrary to common...

An Article for Programa by Andrew Mitchell (Founder of The Design Coach and director at MR. MITCHELL Interiors) To buy or not to buy?...

An Article for Programa by Andrew Mitchell (Founder of The Design Coach and director at MR. MITCHELL Interiors) "If a budget is...

"I had to shift from being across every detail to empowering our senior designers to think the way I think." TDC: Thanks for joining us...

An Article by Wellness Contributor and TDC Developmental Coach Louise Walker Have you ever doubted whether you were “good enough” to be...

An Article for Programa by Andrew Mitchell (Founder, The Design Coach) Working with friends and family can seem like a dream scenario,...

An Article by TDC Founder Andrew Mitchell TDC Founder Andrew Mitchell LIFE BALANCE I sometimes get criticised for encouraging our members...