Geoffrey Stewardson’s career in design has spanned many spheres but his most notable role was as a director of the eminent firm of Riddle Marley, which focused on the area of residential interior design and decoration.

Geoffrey was strongly engaged in the Society of Interior Design [SIDA] and served as National President from 1994 to 1995 and subsequently assisted in the establishment of the SIDA Foundation. As a national director of SIDA, Geoffrey played a pivotal role in the successful amalgamation of SIDA with the DIA in 1998. He then continued to serve on the board of the DIA and was national treasurer of the Institute from 2000 to 2002.

His broad experience included work for the firm of Latchfords, Melbourne, which was a firm specialising in high end corporate furniture and fit out in the 1970s. Geoffrey’s dedication to the profession has been exemplary and he continues to contribute strongly.

He was awarded a Life Fellowship in 1998.