BlackBOX

BlackBOX was a recent exhibition held in Milan that celebrated Melbourne design innovations over the last 150 years. Charlwood Design was lucky enough to both exhibit at and attend the exhibition.

The exhibition, which takes its name from the Melbourne invention that changed the aviation industry, showcased numerous innovations across a broad range of categories. The exhibition itself was a great feat of design and innovation, utilizing the latest in iOS technology to share the stories of Melbourne Design through an interactive digital space.

Charlwood Design was privelaged enough to have two of its past projects featured, with the 321 Water Bottle and the Queens Baton sharing the stage with other iconic designs such as the Bionic Ear and the aforementioned Black Box.

Adam Cornish, Ian Wong FDIA, Paul Charlwood FDIA and Matthew Harding at the opening of BlackBOX

Sir Jack Brabham dies, aged 88.

Sir Jack Brabham, a three-time Formula One world drivers' champion and an icon in the motorsport and engineering world has passed away, aged 88.

Brabham was truly inspirational, being the only person to build, design and engineer their own car and go on to win a world championship- something that had never be achieved, and will most likely never be done again.

He won the world titles in 1959, 1960 and 1966- paving the way for drivers such as Alan Jones, Mark Webber and Daniel Ricciardo, and proving that Australian drivers were a force to be reckoned with in top level motorsport.

Upon retirement in 1970, Brabham became the first motorsport identity to be knighted, receiving the honour in 1978.

In 2006, Brabham participated in the 2006 Commonwealth Games Baton Relay- mounting the Queens Baton to his F1 winning BT19 race car and completing a lap around the Albert Part circuit.

He will be remembered as icon in Australian sport, as well an example of what can be achieved with a little Aussie ingenuity, persistence and hard work.