Where Has all the Creativity Gone?

Australians are being inundated with home décor advice through mainstream media and it’s making many think they are designers/and or builders.
From television shows to print magazines to tastemakers posting their finds online, the content feels endless and in some cases, not as “inspiring” or “helpful” as it should be.

While the likes of The Block, House Rules and Reno Rumble are doing great work to highlight the Australian building, architecture and design industries, just how viable is the information for the layperson?

The sometimes cookie-cutter design approach and “trends” can make it feel like we’ve seen it all before. Then there’s the rapid turn-around on projects that in the real world never happens unless you’re blessed with a star team and a tidy budget. Sometimes, it’s just the way some television shows make DIY projects look so effortless with a result that’s almost always flawless.

I speak with Dr Brandon Gein of Good Design and Crystal Amesbury on whether we’re destroying the creativity of the nation.

Read the full interview here.