Features

Eco-friendly fabric construction and robust options to withstand weather extremes are among the new advances in the external blinds category.

Innovations in motorisation and solar control continue to drive the category’s growth, with advances in battery platforms and digital technology among the key drivers.

It has never been a more exciting time for the interior design industry, with big and small brands alike choosing to collaborate with artists to create stunning original and diverse products that stand out from the crowd, writes Cass Deller, Surface Pattern Designer.

People often talk about trademarking, copyrighting or even patenting their “light-bulb moments” but there is a lot of “fan-fiction” about intellectual property law. Read on as legal expert Sharon Givoni sets the record straight, and provides key pointers.

As part of Norman Australia’s ethos of seeing its retailers as partners rather than dealers or distributors, Scott Rancie - Marketing Manager, tells WFA the company’s approach to preparing its Retail Partners for success is with hands-on, practical learning.

With bushfire season underway, Antony Hudson, Business Development Manager at Blockout Industries, shares insights on the company’s newest product, and the more general demands of fire protection.

Supported by innovative operation solutions, venetian blinds in a range of materials continue to develop to suit varied applications.

Australian manufacturers encountered both challenges and opportunities since the COVID-19 pandemic broke out in 2020, but amid the ensuing structural change, there is a sense that the opportunities are winning.

New highly specified screen fabrics are emerging for niche applications; and the move towards more sustainable options continues.

Consumer behaviour is constantly changing, and while you might think e-commerce is the dominant shopping choice, new research shows Aussies still prefer to shop in-store, WFA reports.