What’s the real story of the Splayd? Australia’s greatest contributions to eatingutensils…Tim has the answer. Then Kevin whisks us off to Sheffield to explore the legacy of David Mellor, one of Britain’s finest designers, whose cutlery from the mid-century is still in production today.

Yes, welcome to Cutlery Town.

Invented in Sydney in 1943 by Bill McArthur, the Splayd combines the spoon, fork and knife and became one for the most popular wedding gifts in the 60s and 70s.

Kevin mentions Tim’s latest book - What a Ripper! 60 everyday items that shaped Australia. Available in Australian bookstores or you can grab yourself a signed copy here: https://modernisterbooks.com/products/what-a-ripper-60-everyday-objects-that-shaped-australia

You can read more about the Splayd on the Powerhouse website here: https://collection.powerhouse.com.au/object/111703

David Mellor, celebrated British designer and silversmith, revolutionised cutlery design with elegant modernism. You can find out more about his work and how his son Corin is continuing his legacy here: https://www.davidmellordesign.com/about

You can find pictures and videos on our Instagram page - @big_design_adventure 

And be sure to follow Tim Ross (@modernister) and Kevin McCloud (@kevin.mccloud1)

We’d love to hear from you, reach out to us on hello@bigdesignadventure.com 

Know someone who would love this podcast? Please help us share this exciting new adventure. 

 

Big Design Adventure is proudly sponsored by Space Furniture (@spacefurniture), the Australian Institute of Architects (@institute_architects_aus) and is produced with the support of the Alastair Swayn Foundation (@alastairswaynfoundation) in Australia, Royal Institute of British Architects (@RIBA) in the UK and New Zealand Institute of Architects (@nziarchitects) in New Zealand. 

 

Hosts: Tim Ross and Kevin McCloud

Guest: Corin Mellor (@davidmelloruk)

Big Design Adventure is produced by Modernister Films on Wallumedegal land, Australia. 

Executive Producer: Shelley Kemp 

Audio Production: Madeline Joannou – Mylk Media 

Video Production: Ned Williams

Music: Kit Warhurst (@kitwarhurst) 

What&rsquo;s the real story of the Splayd? Australia&rsquo;s greatest contributions to eatingutensils&hellip;Tim has the answer. Then Kevin whisks us off to Sheffield to explore&nbsp;the legacy of David Mellor, one of Britain&rsquo;s finest designers, whose cutlery from&nbsp;the mid-century is still in production today.
Yes, welcome to Cutlery Town.
Invented in Sydney in 1943 by Bill McArthur, the Splayd combines the spoon,&nbsp;fork and knife and became one for the most popular wedding gifts in the 60s and&nbsp;70s.
Kevin mentions Tim&rsquo;s latest book - What a Ripper! 60 everyday items that&nbsp;shaped Australia. Available in Australian bookstores or you can grab yourself a&nbsp;signed copy here: <a href="https://modernisterbooks.com/products/what-a-ripper-60-everyday-objects-that-shaped-australia">https://modernisterbooks.com/products/what-a-ripper-60-everyday-objects-that-shaped-australia</a>
You can read more about the Splayd on the Powerhouse website here:&nbsp;<a href="https://collection.powerhouse.com.au/object/111703">https://collection.powerhouse.com.au/object/111703</a>
David Mellor, celebrated British designer and silversmith, revolutionised cutlery&nbsp;design with elegant modernism. You can find out more about his work and how&nbsp;his son Corin is continuing his legacy here:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.davidmellordesign.com/about">https://www.davidmellordesign.com/about</a>
You can find pictures and videos on our Instagram page - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/big_design_adventure/">@big_design_adventure&nbsp;</a>
And be sure to follow Tim Ross <a href="https://www.instagram.com/modernister/">(@modernister</a>) and Kevin McCloud <a href="https://www.instagram.com/kevin.mccloud1/">(@kevin.mccloud1</a>)
We&rsquo;d love to hear from you, reach out to us on <a href="mailto:hello@bigdesignadventure.com">hello@bigdesignadventure.com</a>&nbsp;
Know someone who would love this podcast? Please help us share this exciting new adventure.&nbsp;
&nbsp;
Big Design Adventure is proudly sponsored by Space Furniture (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/spacefurniture/?hl=en">@spacefurniture</a>), the Australian Institute of Architects (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/institute_architects_aus/?hl=en">@institute_architects_aus</a>) and is produced with the support of the Alastair Swayn Foundation (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/alastairswaynfoundation/?hl=en">@alastairswaynfoundation</a>) in Australia, Royal Institute of British Architects (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/riba/">@RIBA</a>) in the UK and New Zealand Institute of Architects (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/nziarchitects/">@nziarchitects</a>) in New Zealand.&nbsp;
&nbsp;
Hosts: Tim Ross and Kevin McCloud
Guest: Corin Mellor (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/davidmelloruk/">@davidmelloruk</a>)
Big Design Adventure is produced by Modernister Films on Wallumedegal land, Australia.&nbsp;
Executive Producer: Shelley Kemp&nbsp;
Audio Production: Madeline Joannou &ndash; <a href="https://www.mylkmedia.com.au/">Mylk Media</a>&nbsp;
Video Production: Ned Williams
Music: Kit Warhurst (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/kitwarhurst/">@kitwarhurst</a>)&nbsp;

Two mates, Tim Ross — comedian, broadcaster, and self-described design nerd — and Kevin McCloud — pundit, writer and celebrated host of Grand Designs — have teamed up for a new podcast: Tim and Kev’s Big Design Adventure.

 

In this audio escapade, the architectural enthusiasts embark on a rollicking (and occasionally shambolic) journey, sharing their love of design by visiting buildings that inspire them, meeting the people who create or inhabit them, and diving deep into the places that shape and spark their imaginations.

Two mates, Tim Ross &mdash; comedian, broadcaster, and self-described design nerd &mdash; and Kevin McCloud &mdash; pundit, writer and celebrated host of Grand Designs &mdash; have teamed up for a new podcast: Tim and Kev&rsquo;s Big Design Adventure.
&nbsp;
In this audio escapade, the architectural enthusiasts embark on a rollicking (and occasionally shambolic) journey, sharing their love of design by visiting buildings that inspire them, meeting the people who create or inhabit them, and diving deep into the places that shape and spark their imaginations.