The Retail Renaissance Fostering Community and Conscious Consumption

Since 1994, Mud Australia has created elegant and timeless porcelain homewares. Founded and designed by Shelley Simpson, our collection, available in 19 shades, is as much about self-expression as it is about functionality.

Mud Australia

Mud Australia, globally renowned porcelain homewares brand, will host a panel talk as part of 2024's Atlantic Avenue Day of Design.

Café Kitsuné Boerum Hill

Please join Mud Australia, the globally renowned porcelain homewares brand with a penchant for color and craftsmanship, for its Mud Talk: The Retail Renaissance Fostering Community and Conscious Consumption on Saturday, May 18th at Café Kitsuné. Moderated by Brooklynite and Executive Editor of Elle Decor, Ingrid Abramovitch, this lively panel will bring together notable voices from the Atlantic Avenue design community including Shelley Simpson, founder and creative director of Mud; Michele Varian, designer and founder of Michele Varian Shop &amp; Design and Sarah Zames, principal of the design firm General Assembly and co-founder of Assembly Line. This panel talk will explore the current landscape for independent retailers, looking at Atlantic Avenue as a case study – a growing hub for small, creative businesses that help foster community and more conscious consumption. The talk will also cover the distinct challenges and opportunities the panelists have faced navigating retail, and the future they see with this area and others like it, making a compelling case to shop local for stronger communities and a more sustainable future. Panelists:Shelley Simpson, Founder &amp; Creative Director, Mud AustraliaMichele Varian, Designer &amp; Founder, Michele Varian Shop &amp; Design StudioSarah Zames, Principal, General Assembly and Co-Founder of Assembly Line Moderator: Ingrid Abramovitch, Brooklynite and Executive Editor of Elle Decor