Killer Merch are a screen printing business based in Coburg North. Cantilever were introduced to the Killer Merch crew through one of our team members. It was obvious upon visiting their workshop for the first time that we shared a similar culture and passion for both community and creativity. We immediately engaged them to print our Cantilever uniforms. The inner north has a long history in manufacturing and there is a sense of connection and pride in continuing that legacy.
Read MoreThe Cantilever team was recently involved in a community project, providing a network of nesting boxes for a newly developed parkland, along the train line in Northcote. A locally established group within the active Northcote community has worked tirelessly to develop what was once forgotten, overgrown, unusable land, into a lovely, rejuvenated, native garden and path, for the whole neighbourhood to enjoy. As part of this improvement, Cantilever built and installed 12 nesting boxes to attract native wildlife to the area.
Read MoreWe look at the intricacies of building a new language around Tableau with Rhys Gorgol, director of local branding studio, The Company You Keep.
Read MoreAs former furniture makers, Cantilever directors Travis and Charlie share a hands-on appreciation for Featherston furniture. Arguably the godfather of modern Australian furniture design, Featherston are renowned for their innovative products designed for longevity and affordability.
Their exploration of new material, manufacturing technology and ethos ‘Design for Life’ were influential to the methodologies behind the Cantilever Kitchen Systems. With our tools down for an afternoon, we take a moment to reconnect with our shared passion - making.
Sussex Taps is a true local industry and maker of our latest tapware range. Established in 1997, Sussex create taps using rigorous methods pioneered and refined by the company. We recently visited the Sussex factory which is best described as a Willy Wonka Wonderland of brass and steel.
Read MoreAs regularly as possible the Cantilever Team wander out into the world and take some time to engage with our industry of makers, designers and manufacturers. We recently visited Anchor Ceramics; a design studio in Melbourne’s inner north.
Read MoreCoffee and design have a lot in common. When done well, they can make life so much easier and bring a little lift to your day. Two of the best have recently come together – our Wanda Shelving Systems are now a feature of Padre Coffee stores in Brunswick East, South Melbourne and Noosa.
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