This course focuses on the skills and processes used in the design and fabrication of contemporary furniture and lighting. Students will be given the opportunity to select either furniture or lighting as the major driver for their skills development. The furniture design introduction will cover areas from forest to furniture sourcing and fabrication, solid timber, veneers, laminations, turning, and jointing techniques. The lighting design introduction will cover various contemporary light sources including Light Emitting Diodes (LEDS), and Plasma Lamps. Demonstrations will include discussion of lamp spectra, other lamp characteristics and how they contribute to a space. Attention will be given to the design and development of a sustainable practice in design by developing practical projects informed by integrating research, concepts and experimentation.