Stories Indesign: Exploring Hemispheres with Bankston + CIVILIAN
A Dialogue on Craft, Culture, and Collaboration
To mark the launch of the Hemispheres Collection in collaboration with Bankston, New York-based design studio CIVILIAN—co-founded by Ksenia Kagner and Nicko Elliott—joined the Stories Indesign podcast in Sydney.
Hosted by Timothy Alouani-Roby, the discussion unpacks the creative intent behind this global collaboration and the evolving role of architectural hardware in contemporary spaces.
Ksenia and Nicko offer insights into the intersection of function and artistic intent, their experience designing between Australia and the U.S., and how cultural contexts shape creative expression. Their exchange presents a refreshing departure from conventional design narratives, challenging assumptions about materiality and spatial storytelling.
Through partnerships like Hemispheres, Bankston continues to shape architectural hardware as an essential design element—one that expands the dialogue between form, function, and innovation.
Listen to the full episode now on Spotify or Apple Music.