Swimming against the tide can land you in unchartered waters. 

Broadsheet’s special Innovation Issue, guest-edited by Tomas Telegramma, spotlights a new generation of creators bold enough to go where few have gone before, whether through pure ingenuity or new technology – or both.

Our cover story tracks the increasingly international rise of Saison, Embla chef Dave Verheul’s aperitivo label that’s reimagining fortified wine for modern times. 

New dermatologist-created skincare brand Bon Elliot brings science and luxury in a pioneering new product range. And if anyone could make a library groundbreaking, it’s Mona, which has unveiled a high-tech book-topia that functions unlike any other library you’ve visited. 

We’ve also surveyed asked trailblazing talents on who they think is changing the game in their industries. There’s a profile of a 27-year-old fashion designer who’s already making made an indelible mark on Australian couture – and Lady Gaga’s style. And we’ve rounded up three furniture and homewares designers getting experimental with natural materials.