Making Good: Redesigning the Everyday
Discover over 50 designs helping people and the planet.
Overview
Bringing together the work of over 50 Australian and international designers, NGV's latest exhibition explores how everyday objects can be transformed to enhance our lives and the planet. From fashion and food to health and technology, Making Good examines the tangible ways design is evolving to bring about a better humanity.
Throughout the exhibition, you'll find trailblazing innovations like flushable, plastic-free pregnancy tests, as well as microbiome-safe, prebiotic-infused lubricant made in Melbourne. To tackle waste, check out Good-Edi's edible coffee cups and Loliware's seaweed-based biodegradable straws.
Other standout designs include a leather alternative made from seafood waste and mushrooms by TômTex. And for those who keep saying they'll start running but never do, then eco-conscious running shoes designed to disperse seeds with every step might be the motivation you need. While Gush, a Singapore-based paint brand, offers a science-backed formula that actively purifies the air.
There's even the Light Phone III, a minimalist smartphone offering only the essentials. Plus, Besley & Spresser's Oyster Terrazzo is a terrazzo-style building material created from Sydney Rock Oyster shells, recycled marble and local ochres.
"The innovations presented in Making Good reflect a pivotal moment in how designers are conceptualising their work, going beyond function to consider the social and environmental impact of
products," says NGV Director Tony Ellwood AM.
Making Good: Redesigning the Everyday opens on Friday, August 29, at The Ian Potter Centre: NGV Australia. Entry is free, but make sure you check out this innovative exhibition before it ends on February 1, 2026.
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