MADA Now

22–30 November 2019
Mon-Fri: 10am – 5pm
Saturday: 12–5pm

Monash University
Art Design & Architecture
900 Dandenong Road
Caulfield East, Victoria

mada@monash.edu
monash.edu/mada

Mikael Abramowitch

I am a contemporary industrial designer aspiring to create modern and practical solutions to everyday problems. Over the past 4 years, I have worked as an inflatables designer exploring their infinite artistic and practical applications.
See what I’m up to on my website mikdesign.com.au or follow my Instagram @mikdesigns.
Get in contact with me at hello@mikdesign.com.au.

Mikael Abramowitch, Giant Inflatable Seal

This floating inflatable seal was commissioned by the Sydney Opera house to promote the new tourism AI bot. This 8m inflatable floated down Sydney Harbour, under the bridge to its final destination outside the Opera House where it remained for 48 hours.

Mikael Abramowitch, LevLite Desktop Lamp

The LevLite Desktop lamp was created as a project during the Materials and Manufacturing module of Industrial Design Studio 4. The 3 layers levitate around an Epoxy Resin core, illuminated by an LED in the base to create ambient lighting.

Mikael Abramowitch, Mik Urban Ocean Stool

The Urban Ocean Stool was designed as part of the Furniture 1 unit of my studies at Monash. Featuring 4 unique material and 4 manufacturing processes, this stool captures the essence of Australian urban coastal lifestyle.

Mikael Abramowitch, Perth Royal Show Dreamtime Snake Parade Inflatable

This mobile parade inflatable was commissioned by the Perth Royal Show. Powered by battery packs, running both the internal lighting and the fans, 30 volunteers paraded the Dreamtime inspired snake around the festival grounds.

Mikael Abramowitch, Pitch Festival Reinvigoration Centre

This air-supported structure was commissioned by Pitch Music and Arts Festival. Looking over the bushland surrounding the site, the Reinvigoration centres air-conditioned space provides respite to tired festival-goers as they are served cold drink and listening to ambient music.

Mikael Abramowitch, West Coast Eagles Tunnel

This 12m inflatable tunnel was commissioned by the West Coast Eagles AFL Football Club to replace their use of entry banners at home games. Aimed at reducing waste from single-use banners this Tunnel is used at every Eagles home game to reduce their environmental footprint.