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My Design Process: Part 1 – Starting Without a Plan

Feb 18, 2026

Most people assume collections begin with intention.Mine begin with questions. I don’t start with a collection.I don’t force one either. For years I believed good design required certainty — a clear direction, a strong concept, a confident plan. Now I understand that the opposite is often true. The best work arrives slowly. Narrative has become the foundation of my process. I only recently realised how...

How Haute Couture Shaped My Vision for the IDIO-Collection

Jan 28, 2026

How Haute Couture Shaped My Vision for the IDIO-Collection. HEGI's new collection IDIO and its inspiration.

HEGI x Chatswood Chase Sydney — Crafting Australia’s New Luxury Benchmark

Nov 05, 2025

When Vicinity Centres set out to reimagine Chatswood Chase Sydney, the vision extended far beyond retail. The goal was to redefine what luxury feels like — to create a destination where craftsmanship, material integrity, and design innovation converge. As one of Australia’s most affluent and design-conscious markets, Chatswood deserved a new architectural language, one that celebrates experience, longevity, and the human touch. This vision, captured...