Jordan Conlan is a designer and craftsperson based in Melbourne/Naarm, working across furniture and object, exploring the intersection between art, craft, and design while incorporating elements of inquisitiveness and subtle play within his work.
Jordan’s approach to his practice involves stages of deep research and experimentation, engaging with historical contexts, architectural forms, and the natural environment, forming a considered framework early on.
By challenging familiar typologies, he allows his medium to move beyond the utilitarian, delivering outcomes that are both deliberate and meaningful.
Exhibitions
2026_ GIVE and TAKE (Melbourne Design Week
2026_ 100 Chairs by Friends & Asociates (Melbourne Design Week)
2025_ VIVID Emerging Designer Awards
2025_ FUTUREPROOF (Melbourne Design Week)
Awards & Accolades
2026_ VIVID Emerging Design Awards (Finalist)
2026_ Craft Victorias Fresh! Fellowship 2025_ RMIT Erik Romoke Award - “Demonstrating outstanding qualities”
within the Furniture Design Program
A play on proportions, Disoca is a freestanding cabinet that resists perceived norms, through an intentional distortion of balance and form. The piece invites a sense of play and inquisitiveness through tactile interaction, encouraging the viewer to engage beyond what they might expect.