tigmi journal

An exploration of our inspired world of design. Meet the creatives, artisans, partners and design icons that we work with and who form our design inspiration and muses.

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The Making of NARA by Tigmi
10.09.23

The Making of NARA by Tigmi

“I wanted to pay tribute to the sectional sofa that graced my childhood home in the 1970’s, a symbol of volume, comfort and versatility. With a nod to my favourite modernist designs, the Nara S [...]

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Informed by the ocean and sky, Casa Marbrisa by John Lautner
22.07.23

Informed by the ocean and sky, Casa Marbrisa by John Lautner

  “When I first visited the site, I got the idea to build a large, open terrace so that all you had was the beauty of the Acapulco Bay and the sky and the mounta [...]

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Tigmi's Top 10 Iconic Sofas
12.07.23

Tigmi's Top 10 Iconic Sofas

A great sofa is integral to every living space. Whether your decision is purely based on aesthetics or selected for ultimate comfort, the humble sofa helps define the space and get clear on you [...]

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10 lighting designs we're coveting right now
28.06.23

10 lighting designs we're coveting right now

For some, choosing lighting for a space is an afterthought - for us it is a bit of an obsession. Not only do the lighting choices we make in each room have a huge impact on the function and ove [...]

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Collections of curiosities with Saskia Folk
20.05.23

Collections of curiosities with Saskia Folk

Deeply immersed in her art, Saskia Folk is a local creator whose pursuits have led her from the desert to the sea. Some may know her from the playful and organic ceramic pieces she creates for [...]

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Byron Bay sculptor and artist Marco Santucci
13.05.23

Byron Bay sculptor and artist Marco Santucci

Based in the Byron Bay hinterland, Marco Santucci is a local sculptor and painter whose practice organically shifted towards furniture design. With a rich background in the arts, Marco's design [...]

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Moroccan & Turkish Rugs
06.05.23

Moroccan & Turkish Rugs

Tigmi’s origins stem from our love for the traditional artisanship and rich cultural and historical value of rugs. These pieces are deeply connected to family and story and can vary dramatically [...]

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A collaboration between generations, Il Palazzetto.
22.04.23

A collaboration between generations, Il Palazzetto.

  “From father to son, and son to father.” - Tobia Scarpa Nestled amidst the picturesque landscape of Northern Italy, Il Palazzetto is a masterpie [...]

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Tigmi Guide to Paris
08.04.23

Tigmi Guide to Paris

“As a lover of design, I'm always drawn to the art and architecture of Paris. Le Marais was inspired by a mosaic floor discovered in Paris many moons ago, which has remained with me ever since.” [...]

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Audoux Minet
04.03.23

Audoux Minet

"I believe that we should design for everyone, not just for a privileged few." - Adrien Audoux Adrien Audoux and Frida Minet were a French-Swiss design duo whose Audoux Minet collection left a [...]

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Pioneering Minimalism at Villa Santanyi
18.02.23

Pioneering Minimalism at Villa Santanyi

  “Minimalism is not defined by what is not there but by the rightness of what is, and the richness with which this is experienced" - John P [...]

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2023 PICKS BY TOP INTERIOR DESIGNERS NICE PROJECTS + JASE SULLIVAN
25.01.23

2023 PICKS BY TOP INTERIOR DESIGNERS NICE PROJECTS + JASE SULLIVAN

Part two of our expertly curated edit from some of our favourite interior designers. This week from London based Nice Projects and local talent Jase Sullivan. Cherry-picking from our 2023 colle [...]

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2023 PICKS BY TOP INTERIOR DESIGNERS HANDELSMANN AND KHAW + NIGHT PALM
14.01.23

2023 PICKS BY TOP INTERIOR DESIGNERS HANDELSMANN AND KHAW + NIGHT PALM

One of the greatest perks of our job is having the opportunity to connect with some of the best global talent in the world of interiors. We are constantly inspired by their creative output and [...]

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Guide to Venice
07.01.23

Guide to Venice

Venice: Italy’s floating city, is truly one in which none other compares.  The irresistible and dreamlike destination is connected by canals, magical light and rich Italian decadence, and is one [...]

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The Legacy of Craig Ruddy
10.12.22

The Legacy of Craig Ruddy

Before the untimely loss of our friend, revered Australian artist Craig Ruddy at the start of this year, Tigmi had been in conversation with Craig about featuring some of his prolific work as p [...]

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Dusty Deco
26.11.22

Dusty Deco

With an aesthetic connection and ethos that resonates deeply with our own, it was a striking interiors image that first caught our eye, introducing us to Dusty Deco. Scandinavian design with a [...]

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Sara Efia Reddin of design studio Golden Editions
19.11.22

Sara Efia Reddin of design studio Golden Editions

An inspired and modern take on heritage, Golden Editions began with a Ghanian craft collection, and continues to be contextualised by designer Sara Efia Reddin's personal history and experience [...]

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Opulent Modernism - Warren Platner
29.10.22

Opulent Modernism - Warren Platner

"A design classic is something that every time you look at it, you accept it as it is and you see no way of improving it." An icon of 1960’s modernism, Warren Platner was an American architect [...]

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Idleness awaits at La Tartane
22.10.22

Idleness awaits at La Tartane

  "For this project, we wanted to create a real family vacation home—a fresh, cheerful, lively place. On the Riviera, there are many luxury establis [...]

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Photographer Anthony Ong on reconnecting with the abstract
08.10.22

Photographer Anthony Ong on reconnecting with the abstract

A defining moment of photographer Anthony Ong’s career was when he found himself hanging out of a helicopter in the top end of Australia, photographing crocodiles and wildlife in his work for N [...]