Dinosaur Designs
Dinosaur Designs is an Australian design studio founded in 1985 by Louise Olsen and Stephen Ormandy. It handmakes resin and metal jewellery and homewares in its Sydney studio.
| Founded | 1985 |
|---|---|
| Founders | Louise Olsen and Stephen Ormandy |
| Base | Sydney, Australia |
| Signature material | Resin |
| Production | Handmade in Sydney |
| Website | dinosaurdesigns.com |
What is Dinosaur Designs?
Dinosaur Designs is a Sydney-based design studio creating jewellery and homewares. It was founded in 1985 by Louise Olsen and Stephen Ormandy, who remain its co-directors and designers. The studio marked its 40th anniversary in 2025.
Products and positioning
The brand is best known for its work in resin, alongside metal. Resin pieces are made by hand in the Sydney studio using processes and recipes the founders have developed over decades.
- Jewellery: bangles, bracelets, earrings, necklaces, rings, metal jewellery and bag charms
- Homewares: bowls, dishes, vases, drinkware, glassware, serveware, platters and side tables
- Gifts: gift sets and cards
The overlap between wearable pieces and objects for the home gives Dinosaur Designs a distinctive position between fashion accessories and interior design.
Distribution
Dinosaur Designs sells through its own stores, including a storefront in Soho, New York, and through its online shop with click-and-collect options.
Why it matters
After four decades, Dinosaur Designs is one of Australia's longest-running independent design brands, and an example of local handmade production sustained at scale within a vertically integrated retail model.
Frequently asked questions
Who founded Dinosaur Designs?
Dinosaur Designs was founded in 1985 by Louise Olsen and Stephen Ormandy, who still lead the studio.
What is Dinosaur Designs made of?
Its jewellery and homewares are made mainly from resin, as well as metal, and resin pieces are handmade in Sydney.