Attendees had the chance to get up close and personal with bespoke pieces and projects hosted by the most prodigious design companies, sparking discussions about what the future holds for design. Meanwhile, panel talks with design luminaries like Thomas Hamel and Greg Natale pulled crowds eager to hear from the most influential voices in the industry.

The assorted program of events kept attendees on their toes throughout the day. Whether it was taking part in a showroom tour to discover novel collections and concepts or diving into interactive installations that invited participation, there was never a dull moment. Workshops were buzzing with creative ideas, while impromptu conversations sparked collaborations over a drink or two. And let’s not forget the feast of food and drink — generously provided throughout the day. It’s safe to say, you were never left wanting.

As the day wound down, the festivities certainly did not. The afterparty at Ovolo Woolloomooloo, hosted in partnership with Signature Appliances, kept the ebullient energy alive as everyone gathered to celebrate an event. Conversations carried on late into the night, fuelled by the excitement of everything seen and learned (and more booze!)

Related: Saturday Indesign official Afterparty celebrates the day in Signature style

Saturday Indesign could not have happened without the support of our fantastic sponsors. Ovolo Hotels kept the party spirit alive as our Hotel Partner, Signature Appliances was our Bag Partner, Anterior XL kept everyone hydrated as our Hydration Partner, Klaro was our Studio Bus Partner, CULT provided the hop-on hop-off shuttles, Verosol supplied the lanyards and Saunders Lynn & Co offered essential support as our Exhibitor Supporter.

With an array of events and activities, Saturday Indesign 2024 was a success, showcasing the best of what Australia’s design scene has to offer. Whether you were there for the panel talks, the product launches or simply to soak up the creative atmosphere, it was a day to remember.

The excitement isn’t over yet, as we’re already looking ahead to 2025 when Saturday Indesign returns to Melbourne! The date is yet to be announced, but one thing’s for sure — it’s going to be just as big, bold and inspiring as ever. Stay tuned!

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If you’re new to Saturday Indesign, you can expect to be amazed and engaged, with immersive experiences held across a curated event map spanning Alexandria, Waterloo, Surry Hills, Darlinghurst, and Paddington. Forget everything you think you know about design events, because Saturday Indesign is in a league of its own. Running like a “choose your own adventure”, this event sees attendees criss-cross around the city, hopping on and off our event buses and they head into showrooms that have put on timed events, hospitality, and installations for this one off day.

The best part? Everything is totally, 100% free, with just a simple registration giving you access to all the locations, transport, events, food, and drink put on across the event. 

All you need to do is complete your free registration, then be sure to check the event map, check the on-day itinerary, and get in early to secure your exclusive Signature Appliances tote bag. If you’re somehow still not sold, read on and discover the five reasons you absolutely have to be at Saturday Indesign on Saturday September 7. 

Make new connections and discover Sydney’s best showrooms

The beauty of Saturday Indesign is in its format, where showrooms become their own mini event ecosystems. Instead of visiting brands at a trade show stand, you’ll get to know them better, experiencing them on their home ground to meet their teams, see all their products, and understand their offerings, services, and identity.

For 2024, we have some of Sydney’s best exhibitors on show, either opening up their showroom doors, operating from a satellite space, or sharing a fellow exhibitor’s showroom to get you to the most connections possible across a full day of design.

This year’s exhibitors include: Abey Australia, Academy Tiles, Anterior XL, Autex Acoustics, Cult, DECO Australia, DesignByThem, District, Elton Group, Florabelle Living, Gaggenau, Gohome, Haworth, Infinity Commercial Furniture, Innerspace, Jardan, K5 Furniture, Kaolin Porcelain Surfaces, Kave Home, Klaro Industrial Design, La Cornue, LightCo, Living Edge, Maxton Fox, Milliken, Molmic, ownworld, Pure Interiors, Savage Design, Seeho Su, Special Lights, Stylecraft, V-ZUG, and Winnings. 

Score some sweet prizes

Saturday Indesign wouldn’t be complete without an iconic prize pool, and this year we’re taking it up a notch, with the inaugural Design Passport in play throughout the event. Featuring a prize pool worth over $35,000, the Design Passport is open to attendees who check in to 10 or more showrooms throughout the day and is the easiest way to win big at Saturday Indesign. 

Be on the forefront of local and international design

Saturday Indesign is a must-attend for those looking to get out in front of the pack, with a program of talks and product launches that will deliver you a fresh serving of newness to supercharge your specification.

If talks are your thing, there’s a selection of curated Design Discussions that will have your name on them, including sessions on Australian aesthetics, kitchen design, adaptive reuse, women in architecture and design, product design, outdoor design, and sustainability. If you still can’t get enough, you’ll find other talks rolling out across different showrooms, with the likes of Kave Home, DesignByThem, Living Edge, Innerspace, K5 & Elton Group,  Molmic, and Stylecraft all hosting their own sessions.

Top up your fresh knowledge with new products and be the first to see some of the country’s most anticipated launches. From Haworth’s new Task Chair and Milliken’s new carpet collection, to premium induction cooking at Gaggenau and new furniture by Cult, you’ll see newness everywhere you look at Saturday Indesign. 

Recharge your design inspiration with The Project

Saturday Indesign alumni know that The Project is one of the best features of the event, showcasing incredible design collaborations for bespoke installations. This year promises to have inspiration coming in spades, with creations that are all must-sees. 

First up, Maxton Fox and Kaolin have partnered with PTW for a striking fusion of classic shapes and contemporary composition, while K5 and Elton Group have partnered with artist Jasper Knight to bring commissioned art pieces to life. Not to be outdone, V-ZUG and the Whitehouse Institute of Design have created a studio gallery within the V-ZUG showroom, and Klaro Industrial Design and DECO Australia have collaborated with the students from Billy Blue College of Design for “Project Wander”. Finally, Autex Acoustics and Infinity Commercial Furniture have also connected with the Whitehouse Institute of Design to create an abstract underwater world that explores what it means to “reawaken”. 

See Sydney on Show

Every Saturday Indesign is an opportunity to see a city put on a show, and this year is no different, with the best of Sydney distilled into the full-day event. Find local favourites Mecca Coffee, AP Bakery, Cow and Moon Gelato, Messina Gelato, Brooklyn Boy Bagels, and Archie Rose popping up across different showrooms, while nightlife legend Brenton Parkes will also be on the decks into the late afternoon. 

If you’re looking for a bit of international flair, Anterior XL are serving up an Italian feast, Kave Home are dishing out paella and striking up some Flamenco, Seeho Su are leaning into Asian Fusion, La Cornue have got an all-french affair, gohome have reuben sandwiches, Florabelle Living have mediterranean snacks and live jazz, Pure Interiors are also serving Italian dishes,  and LightCo are putting on a barbeque and beers. 

End a day of design with a night to remember

With so much on at Saturday Indesign, you’re in for a day you’ll never forget. But of course, the event doesn’t end when the last bus shuts its doors, rather attendees are invited to dance the night away at the official Saturday Indesign afterparty. Presented by Signature Appliances, be sure to grab a ticket before they run out – this is a party you won’t want to miss!

Key event details:
Saturday Indesign
7 September, 2024
9am-5pm
Top design locations across Sydney
Free to attend! Register now!

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So be sure to complete your free registration, grab your Signature Appliances official tote bag, plan your route, and dive into Alexandria for a day of design inspiration. 

See the latest products with a slew of design launches

Saturday Indesign is your go-to for exclusive access to product launches, meaning you’ll be the first to know about Industry’s next big thing. The Alexandria precinct is brimming with the newest launches, including an Outdoor Rugs Launch by Florabelle Living, a new “Activation Rock” product at Anterior XL, a new ZETR product at Living Edge, and a launch and installation welcoming Knoll, also at Living Edge. 

Sharpen up your design knowledge with talks 

You could spend all day in Alexandria and never run out of talks to go to, with materiality, product use and wellbeing all on the agenda. Start your day off early with a 10am talk on Clay at Kaolin Porcelain Surfaces, while Molmic and Kave Home will also hold talks that explore themes close to the brands, starting from 11am respectively. 

Head back to Kaolin for an 11:45am talk by the inimitable Greg Natale, while at 1:00pm, Living Edge will host a curated panel discussion on Exploring Wellbeing, Connection, And Change.

For the afternoon sessions, Kave Home will repeat their morning talk for late risers at 1:00pm, Kaolin will host a design chat shortly after at 1:45pm, DesignByThem will run a not-to-be-missed “meet the designers” session at 2:00pm, before we head back to Kaolin for Alexandria’s final two talks of the day: a co-hosted session with Maxton Fox on Empowering Signature Design and a panel discussion on Australian aesthetics.

Connect over hospitality spreads and showroom tours

Fuel your design adventure with hospitality offerings and get to know the showrooms of Alexandria while you sip on coffees and aperitifs.  

First up is Kaolin and Maxton Fox, who will kick off the morning with a serving of tea and scones, match these with some bubbly at LightCo, who will host mimosas and music from 9:30-11:00am. As the day sets in, head to Living Edge for a Danish Brunch from 11:00am-12:00pm, and then keep the European theme going with Paella at Kave Home from 12:00pm and live jazz, Mediterranean bites and Aperol at Florabelle Living from 1:00pm. 

LightCo will keep the good vibes going with an afternoon “Grill and Groove” session from 130pm, while Molmic and Living Edge will wrap up the day with each hosting a happy hour(s) from 3:00pm, while Kaolin and Maxton Fox will kick their own cocktail hour off from 4:30pm. 

Be sure to caffeinate with Mecca coffee, which will be roasted at DesignByThem from 10:00am-3:00pm, while Anterior XL will pay homage to their heritage with a “Mangia with Nonna” which will be serving up Italian hospitality right throughout the day.  

Combine your hospitality with some connecting and showroom tours, with Kaolin hosting a showroom tour at 11:30am, then combining with Maxton Fox for a meet and greet lunch at 12:45pm. DesignByThem will also host a meet and greet over aperitivo at 2:00pm.  

Get creative with workshops and installations

Get ready to see the unexpected in Alexandria, with many of the showrooms putting on one-off installations and running immersive workshops to deliver all the inspiration you need. If you’re keen to dive into design, explore colour themes with Kaolin and Maxton Fox, or put on your dancing shoes with Flamenco at Kave Home. 

Kave have also created a floral installation that is a must-see, Maxton Fox will be awarding an emerging designer award, while Living Edge have activations inspired by the outdoors, innovation, and a third that will have you voting for your favourite Magis Puppy. 

Win big in Alexandria and all over Saturday Indesign

Saturday Indesign wouldn’t be complete without an iconic prize pool, and this year we’re taking it up a notch, with the inaugural Design Passport in play throughout the event. Featuring a prize pool worth over $35,000, the Design Passport is open to attendees who check in to 10 or more showrooms throughout the day and is the easiest way to win big at Saturday Indesign. 

Plus, win some of your favourite products and experiences thanks to your favourite brands, with Living Edge, Anterior XL, Florabelle Living, and Kaolin and Maxton Fox all having giveaways throughout the day.

End a day of design with a night to remember

With so much on in Alexandria and right across the Saturday Indesign map, you’re in for a day of design you’ll never forget. But of course, the event doesn’t end when the last bus shuts its doors, rather attendees are invited to dance the night away at the official Saturday Indesign afterparty. Presented by Signature Appliances, be sure to grab a ticket before they run out – this is a party you won’t want to miss!

Key event details:
Saturday Indesign
7 September, 2024
9am-5pm
Top design locations across Sydney
Free to attend! Register now!

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The exhibitor lineup is always key to a killer event, and Saturday Indesign’s boasts some of the country’s best iconic and up and coming names from right across the design spectrum. If you missed our first exhibitor lineup you can catch up here, or read on to discover the second release of the brands set to open their doors for a truly unique design experience. 

Dotted across three precincts in Sydney, each of these exhibitors are ready to inspire, educate, and collaborate, giving Saturday Indesign attendees a one-way ticket to the core of Australia’s thriving design scene. 

So read on and get excited, and don’t forget to complete your FREE event registration now! 

Saturday Indesign 2024 Exhibitor Line-Up Second Drop

Academy Tiles 

Academy Tiles is a leading supplier of creative tiles, unique mosaics, decorative wallpaper and ceramic screens.They are known internationally for their discerning eye for new trends, and some of the most inspirational, diverse and innovative collections available in Australia. Their tiles have been used in many award-winning commercial, hospitality, retail and residential projects across Australia and overseas.

Anterior XL 

Anterior XL is a supplier of natural stone, terrazzo, tiles, and porcelain panels. Specialising in both commercial and residential applications, their world-class materials, technical expertise and exacting methodology are prized by leading architects, landscape architects and interior designers around Australia.

Cult Design 

Cult Design is one of Australia’s leading design destinations. They offer premium furniture, lighting, and objects from iconic international and local brands including Fritz Hansen, Carl Hansen, Louis Poulsen, Zanotta, Cappellini, and their own brand nau.

Cult are passionate about authentic, quality and timeless design, ensuring only the highest levels of craftsmanship in their products.

DECO
Established in 2004, DECO Australia began as a ground-breaking new powder coating sublimation technology. Since then, they’ve grown to serve the country’s leading architects and designers with a range of coatings and finishings that are imbued with design and the spirit of innovation.

Gohome 

Gohome is a modern Australian, furniture design brand that mirrors the relaxed Australian lifestyle by creating quality, design-led furniture for a global audience. Operating within the commercial and residential arenas, Go Home design and manufacture original, award-winning collections that are functional, innovative and provide longevity.

Haworth 

Haworth design and manufacture product solutions to create inspiring spaces. Their portfolio is inspired by organic workspaces, with a focus on designs that are agile, nimble and flexible. They scout the globe for leading design talent and partner with international architects and designers to ensure they are always delivering the best possible products and solutions. 

Infinity Commercial Furniture 

Always a popular Saturday Indesign pitstop, Infinity Commercial Furniture is a leading commercial and custom furniture manufacturer. With over 30 years’ experience, their carefully curated range of quality products and systems have proven to satisfy even the most complex needs of Architects, Designers, Builders and Commercial Businesses.

Innerspace

Innerspace are one of Australia’s oldest furniture brands. They are home to a curated collection of the best of local, Australian and international furniture brands celebrating craftsmanship.

Innerspace is a state of mind where creativity and collaboration combine to create.

K5 Furniture 

K5 is a family business with a passion for excellence in furniture design and production. They provide furniture and lighting solutions from global designers and craftspeople that elevate innovation and craft without compromising the health of the planet. K5 are committed to making lasting contributions to design culture by collaborating with designers and partners on circular design and emerging materials to provide multigenerational furniture that has a positive impact on our global communities and nature. 

Kave Home

Kave Home is a furniture brand that believes in doing things differently. They make high-quality design products that are picture perfect, with every detail considered and tracked to assure great and functional designs, high-quality and an affordable price.

Koda Lighting

Specialising in high-quality indoor and outdoor lighting solutions, Koda works with architects, interior designers, renovators, specifiers, wholesalers, and end users. From modern and minimalist to classic and timeless designs, their range includes ceiling, pendant, wall, table, floor, and garden lights. At the forefront of global lighting trends and technology, Koda is dedicated to enhancing the ambience and functionality of any space.

Living Edge 

Any Saturday Indesign regular knows that Living Edge is one of the places to be, and this year promises to be no different. As a market leader in authentic and sustainable furniture and lighting from iconic designers and luxury brands, their showroom is a hub of design excellence, offering some of the most distinguished and desirable products available in industry.

Maxton Fox

Maxton Fox is an Australian manufacturing business with over 55 years of experience. They manufacture commercial furniture, workstations, seating and all forms of custom joinery across multi-residential, hospitality, workplace, healthcare and education projects.

Milliken 

Milliken is a leading manufacturing company specialising in flooring, textiles, and more. They harness global resources to implement world’s best flooring solutions and have a deep ethos of environmental and social responsibility. 

Their floor coverings bring together the spirit of innovation and engineering excellence with the creativity and inspiration of their local design teams. By combining design with proprietary technologies and a commitment to enhancing workplace well-being, they make floor coverings that are as functional and sustainable as they are inspiring and original.

Molmic Furniture

Molmic creates beautiful, comfortable, enduring sofas and lounge furniture for every type of lifestyle and living space. Their range offers lounging options for spaces of every aesthetic, with quality assured in each and every product.

PURE Interiors 

PURE Interiors offers European design crafted with unmatched care and craftsmanship. Founded in 2010, their family-owned business is built on over 20 years of industry experience and unwavering commitment to reach the pinnacle of craftsmanship in every design. 

V-ZUG

V-ZUG is a Swiss company who are committed to a sustainable future through the responsible, climate-neutral production of high-precision, durable products. Their range of kitchen and fabric-care products set the standard for performance, while a focus on design ensures form and function are both deeply considered.

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Registrations have officially opened for 2024, so mark the date and start planning your Saturday Indesign experience with your free ticket today.

What’s included in my ticket?

You read that right – Saturday Indesign is a 100% free event for attendees, with only a simple registration needed to unlock your design adventure. Each ticket gives you access to our iconic Saturday Indesign hop-on hop-off buses and to every participating showroom across the day. Of course, all the events held inside the showrooms (think talks, product launches, and prize giveaways) and all the hospitality on offer is also open to ticket holders.

Register for your free ticket now.

What if I want to level up my attendance?

Want a little bit more? Why not grab 10 or more of your closest colleagues and register for a studio bus tour, for a door-to-door Saturday Indesign experience that will have you spending the day in style. Studio bus allocations are strictly limited so reach out to today to enquire about availability.

If you want to be a part of the action, we’re also on the lookout for some amazing event volunteers to help us manage showrooms on the day. Volunteers will receive a one year subscription to both Habitus and Indesign Magazine & 30% off your Official SID Afterparty ticket. Register your interest today.

What brands are taking part this year?

Like always, this year’s Saturday Indesign features a stellar lineup of exhibitors who are ready to host attendees in showrooms and shared spaces for an intimate look at some of their latest products. Plan your day around the brands you’re dying to see, or the activations you don’t want to miss, and walk, ride, or bus your way around the Saturday Indesign showroom map. 

2024 will also mark the launch of the “Design Passport.” Attendees will embark on a journey to explore our various showrooms, marking off their passports along the way. All attendees who visit 10 or more showrooms will be entered into the draw to win our incredible prize package (more on this to come).

Participating brands include: Abey Australia, Autex Acoustics, Cult, DECO Australia, DesignByThem, Elton Group, Gaggenau, Haworth, Jardan, K5 Furniture, Kaolin Porcelain Surfaces, Kave Home, Klaro Industrial Design, La Cornue, LightCo, Living Edge, Molmic, ownworld, PURE Interiors, Savage Design, SeehoSu, Special Lights, Stylecraft, V-ZUG, and Winnings – with more still to be announced!

Register for your free ticket today
So what are you waiting for? Register for your free ticket now and be there for the most immersive design event of the year.

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Following a high energy, design fuelled, connection creating Sydney event in 2022, Saturday Indesign has its sights set on Melbourne for 2023! That’s right – the design industry’s favourite event is heading south, coming to Melbourne on Saturday September 2, 2023. So jot the date down and clear your schedule because this is a day of design you won’t want to miss!

Since inception, Saturday indesign has been about pairing up the best design showrooms with architects, designers and design lovers in a curated platform for genuine connections and lasting relationships. In 2022 we saw some of the best local and international brands participate including Anterior XL, Caroma, Dedece, District, Flokk, Fred International, Herman Miller, Ignite Fireplace Studio, Interface, JANUS Et Cie, Kaolin, Koda Lighting, Krost, Laine Furnishings, Living Edge, Maker&Son, Molmic, Polytec, Real Flame, Savage Design, SeehoSu, Space Furniture, Special Lights, Squarebear, Steelcase, Stormtech, Stylecraft, Sussex Taps, Technogym, Thinkingworks, Wilkhahn, Winning Appliances. Activating across Sydney, visitors had the chance to explore a full day of  product launches, panel discussions, workshops and exclusive parties, getting around with help of our transport partner Neolith.

In 2022 The entire event also got a little bit greener thanks to inaugural Sustainability Partners Autex Acoustics and Interface, who contributed to carbon offsetting, sourcing event collateral with a lower environmental impact and helping to build a conversation around event and design sustainability. With Saturday Indesign 2023 already in the works, the challenge is on to continue to improve the environmental footprint of all design events!

Now, we look ahead and begin to imagine Melbourne transforming into a utopia of design, where the city is taken over by the most creative brands, showrooms and names in our industry as they bring you the best of design locally, nationally and internationally.

Keen to get involved? Here is a rundown on how to sink your teeth into Saturday Indesign 2023. 

Do you have the best design showroom in town? 

Speak to our team now about getting on the Saturday Indesign map, inviting our SID community directly through your doors. No showroom? No worries! It is all part of the Saturday Indesign charm to connect like minded brands and facilitate share partnerships so you could pop up in the heart of a precinct at SID.

Start planning your involvement by visiting our exhibitor page here or submitting your expression of interest here.

Do you want to get creative? 

If you are a creative, looking to get involved in some out of the box creative installations, then we have just the thing for you: The Project. The Project is one of the most highly anticipated elements of the Saturday Indesign program. Connect with an exhibiting brand to create a never before seen installation at Saturday Indesign. 

Express your interest in getting involved in creative opportunities at SID here, by selecting ‘collaborate’.

Do you want to come along? 

Great! Express your interest in attending now and we will keep you up to date with all you need to know in order to get the most out of your Saturday Indesign experience.. And also get the heads up on some VIP treatment. Simply fill out your details here and we will keep you in the know!

Still dreaming about Saturday Indesign 2022? 

Check out our gallery here. 

 

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Part of this transformation of the harbour city included  never before seen collaborative installations between exhibiting brands and creative partners as part of ‘The Project’. The Project is one of the most highly anticipated features of Saturday Indesign. A jewel in the crown of the SID program, providing architects, designers and other creatives the ability to work in conjunction with exhibiting companies and their products to create installations, visual displays and interactive experiences within showroom spaces. 

This year, The Project was themed around regeneration, prompting exhibitors, creatives and attendees alike to consider their role in a society which is reawakening after a pandemic-induced slumber. As we re-emerge, the stark realities of climate destruction, mass wastage, and a lack of true human connection are issues we as an industry need to address.

Every installation at SID provided attendees with the opportunity to interact with some of the country’s foremost design organisations and experience never before seen installations. Visitors had the chance to vote for their favourite The Project installation, and we are excited to officially announce the winner of The Project people’s choice: Kaolin Tiles in collaboration with ARM Architecture!!

People’s Choice winner of 2022 The Project Kaolin Tiles x ARM Architecture 

Cleverly designed by ARM Architecture and crafted by Kaolin, a circular patterned installation spoke to the visitor, where Regeneration became fully realised at a given point or moment in time. As a permanent fixture in Kaolin’s impressive new showroom, the scale, detail, interactivity and depth of meaning of the creation amazed attendees.

Mark Raggatt, Director of ARM Architecture, provided the following words on the project’s meaning and it’s response to the brief:

“To REGENERATE is to grow again, or bring new life and vigour, to be reborn. What more perfect theme could we be given after all we’ve been through.

How can we reflect on this recent past and see a new future? Can we hope to be reborn?

We are not the first to ask these questions. Hans Holbein the Younger painted The Ambassadors in 1533. At the base of the painting is a dark smudge, an incomprehensible blemish it would seem but standing in just the right spot, looking from the perfect vantage point we would see a skull emerging from the painting. The skull is a perspectival anamorph a distorted image revealed only through the foreshortening of perspective created by our viewing.

The word anamorph is derived from the Greek prefix -ana meaning ‘again’ and the word morphe meaning shape or form – literally again-form or to shape again, or perhaps to REGENERATE.

Here, we placed a mirrored cone on the contorted Kaolin tiles, the reflection in the mirror reveals an undistorted checkerboard, this anamorph is called a conical catoptic or mirrored anamorph. But in this mirror is something else what seems like a white streak across the tile is regenerated as the word Eternity in the conical mirror.

Eternity is part of the folklore of Sydney. Arthur Stace woke at 4am most mornings to chalk Eternity on the streets of Sydney. Surely this Eternity is the hope of regeneration for the world – that this time it will all last forever. A hope that this regenerated reflection will linger in the mirror.”

Voting was tight, with seven other authentic and exceptional installations across the event footprint, The Project was an absolute star along the extensive design trail laid out by Saturday Indesign 2022. Here are some of the highlights: 

1. Stormtech x Squillace

Visitors were guided through the exhibition space by illuminated cubes containing Stormtech’s product off cuts, showcasing Stormtech’s practice of recycling and sustainability. Renewing and re-using products to reduce the environmental footprint is leading to growth and new versions of what has been. At the end of the path experience an immersive display was reached demonstrating growth, renewal and flexibility.

2. Anterior XL x Plus Architecture

Through various iterations, Plus Architecture and Anterior XL were able to develop a demountable structural system that is easily used to stack stone slabs, creating a piece that restores its sculptural qualities. It is a prototype that involves cutting up a stone slab, with the concept that after the exhibition, it can be taken apart and reused for other purposes if required.

3. Porter’s Paints x PTW

To replicate the psychological transformation of being “reborn”, Porter’s Paints and PTW decided to reference colour strategies from a variety of influences such as Johannes Itten, Joseph Albers, Sanzo Wada, experimenting with colour action, layering and in turn creating a journey of colour interaction.

4. Wilkhahn x Geyer

Geyer and Wilkhahn took visitors through a journey of the evolution of the workplace, a transcendental and experiential installation that connected past, present and future. Anchored in the exploration of Wilkhahn’s iconic FS line, which has seen iterations and regenerations since its launch in 1980, the project brought a mix of physical, visual and augmented reality mediums to represent the workplace multiverse.

5. SeehoSu x Hammond Studio

SeehoSu’s approach to “regeneration” demonstrated how effortlessly good design and sustainability can be achieved when nature, knowledge and craftsmanship is inherently embedded in each and every piece of their furniture.

Collaborating with the talented team at Hammond Studio, this The Project installation invited visitors to come and reconnect with industry peers in the iconic Molo lounge. 

6. Maker&Son x Liv Green 

This collaboration created an Indoor Forest at the Maker&Son Alexandria Showroom transforming the space into another world including an indoor forest experience complete with trees and bracken throughout. 

7. Ignite Fireplace x Billy Blue

Teaming with Ignite, the students of Billy Blue College of Design at Torrens University regenerated the fireside experience with the best of Australian design and crafting.

Utilising the concept of DAY/NIGHT, they looked to challenge the role of the fireplace in the contemporary home by igniting the senses.

With Saturday Indesign returning to Melbourne in 2023, now is the time to express your interest in getting involved! Register your interest in participating in The Project here.

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Each year, the Saturday Indesign speaker series is a program highlight, with a mix of curated and brand hosted sessions packing a serious educational punch. 2022 was no different, with over 15 knowledge-led panels, seminars and discussions all held across an action-packed Saturday in Sydney.

From the latest in workplace to Instagram design trends, here are some of our favourite educational moments of the day!

Sustainability

The topic that’s never far from front-of-mind, sustainability took a moment to shine at Saturday Indesign, with dedicated talks at SeehoSu and Thinking Works. At Seehosu, a panel that included Marcus Piper and Virginia Wong-See from the Regional Architecture Association, Uncle Phillip Bligh, John Wardle’s Jasmin Williamson and Aidan Mullan from Saturday Indesign’s Sustainability Partner Interface, spoke about sustainability, business practices and cultural consultation to a packed house, with Uncle Phillip Bligh providing particular insight into the embodied knowledge of First Nation’s people and the ways in which working with Country should influence and lead sustainable building practices.

Sustainability also came into focus at Kaolin Tiles, where a morning talk on the New Dawn of Materiality brought material usage and sourcing into a direct conversation about making more sustainable design choices.

Workplace

Perpetually one of the day’s most anticipated topics, workplace once again stole the spotlight at the event. Herman Miller took over the top of Living Edge’s showroom, being the place to be at lunchtime with some of Sydney’s leading workplace designers holding court with Indesign Editor Alice Blackwood. A little earlier, Wilkhahn put the end user front and centre, bringing experts from CBRE, Dexus and Lendlease to debate the future relevance of workplaces. Meanwhile, Square Bear looked at ensuring wellbeing in the workplace with Sonder’s Louise Butler. 

Art & Trends

New trends and the intersection of design and art always informs much of the Saturday Indesign event program, but this year we saw it emerge as a real focus amongst the day’s speaker series’. Polytec set their space at Infinity Commercial Furniture (also shared with Laine Furnishings) abuzz when Marylou Cafaro gave an address on upcoming joinery trends, Technogym offered a deepdive into the coming together of art and technology with their new range by acclaimed interior designer Antonio Citterio and Kaolin once again offered a look at the global trends in porcelain tiles.

Over at dedece, Habitus editor Aleesha Callahan brought us “Designing Rooms and Influencing People”, where Alexandra Ponting (AP Design House) and Stefania Reynolds (Studio Johnston) walked the audience through how they navigate designing spaces in an Instagram age. 

Covering Verticals

No program is complete without a current look at both Education and Retail design, with both spaces facing rapid changes to keep up with what we as a society look for in 2022. For the first session of the day, Winning Appliances brought experts together to explore how the rise of online spaces has placed a demand on retail design to get experimental to tempt people, while at 2pm, Stylecraft played host to a lively session on Education – particularly topical with homeschooling giving so many a taste for the importance of safe, productive and constructive spaces to learn.

Over at Krost, design itself was the topic of discussion, with an engaging discussion on running a design business in 2022 playing out.

Everything and Anything

Other talks covered a range of different topics, from the serious and pressing issue of Modern Slavery (hosted by Square Bear and Thinking Works), to an enticing conversation on architecture of Travel (hosted by Anterior XL). 

Smaller and more intimate talks were hotly anticipated, from Special Lights’ morning session on Architecture and Lighting, to Molmic’s casual chat “Meet the Maker”. Perhaps one of the highlights of the day was over at Fred International, where William Smart drew a crowd as he spoke to melding old and new and creating a symbiosis between heritage and contemporary design.

Relive all the best moments from 2022 at the event gallery!

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2,000 architects, designers and design lovers braved wild weather and a federal election for SID 2022, descending on this year’s event as they worked their way around 31 exhibitors in 25 showrooms across four dynamic design precincts. Sydney’s design scene was front and centre, as new connections were made, products and showrooms launched, talks and workshops held and hospitality was served.

Miss out on all the fun? Relive the best of the 2022 Saturday Indesign program below!

Alexandria

The biggest precinct of 2022 didn’t hold back any punches, ensuring there really was something for everyone. From Krost’s all-day waffle bar and beer garden, to Maker&Son’s jumping photoshoot set in an indoor forest, and Space Furniture’s immersive and futuristic installation, Alexandria was buzzing from start to finish.

Living Edge set the tone with DJ’s, donuts and a multi-coloured tribute to Gufram’s Cactus. Inside the space, collaborating partners Herman Miller hosted one of the talks-of-the-day, where a panel dived into the future of working.

The precinct held installations a-plenty, with The Project providing fertile ground for some incredible creative collaborations: Porter’s Paints and PTW wowed with suspended colour fabrics creating a journey based on the science of colour; Kaolin partnered with ARM Architecture to create a permanent display which used circular patterns to speak to regeneration; Anterior XL and Plus Architecture installed an innovative and reusable demountable structural stone system; and Stormtech made use of show partner Caroma’s impressive bathroom showroom to present a collaborative work with Squillace, where illuminating cubes of offcuts highlighted recycling and sustainability practices.

Residential design got a moment to shine at Molmic’s relaxing space, while Ignite Fireplace studio worked with Steelcase to keep us warm with impressive displays and mulled wine.

CBD

The precinct that never sleeps: the CBD started early and partied into the night, while still making sure everyone got a wholesome, wellness fix. Visitors to the CBD formally kicked off their Saturday Indesign experience the evening before the event, with event veterans District going off-schedule with an exclusive launch of their brand new showroom. Hosting international guests from Normann Copenhagen (who made a second appearance on Saturday!), the showroom launched in style and set a high precedent for the day that followed.

Visitor favourites and returning brand Stylecraft brought us a captivating talk on education, but ensured learning was done in style with drinks and canapes served on their commercial floor, with sweeping city views and DJs into the night. This carried on into dedece where getting published and designing for an Instagram age was a standout in the afternoon scheduling block.

Learning was kept front and centre at Thinking Works and Squarebear, where experts spoke on topics ranging from Sustainability, Modern Slavery and Wellbeing in the Workplace.

On the periphery of the CBD, newcomers Technogym and JANUS et Cie gave us an injection of wellness and wellbeing. Technogym showed us the crème de la crème of fitness design while JANUS et Cie’s floral-based installation spilled onto the streets of Rushcutters Bay, inviting passersby in for a pasta workshop set amongst leading outdoor furniture. 

Surry Hills

With a focus on smaller showrooms and curated displays, Surry Hills – as the CBD’s partner in crime – was a hub of activity from start to finish. Savage Design and Sussex Taps was a must-visit for many, where a collaboration all about craftsmanship and considered design gave way to an immersive showroom tour. Many attendees also got their first look at Flokk’s showroom, as well as at their launch of the HÅG Tion, arguably the world’s most sustainable task chair.

Over at Wilkhahn, a morning talk on workplace was an informative precursor to an afternoon Ping-Pong tournament, while for many, the afternoon location of choice was Fred International, where people flocked to the design-led space to hear Jan Henderson in conversation with Australian design icon William Smart. 

Waterloo

The Waterloo district kicked off Saturday morning with an early start at Winning Appliances, where a VIP breakfast was followed by the first official scheduled activation: a talk on the future of retail spaces, held beneath the impressive domed ceilings of SJB’s “Casba”. A short stroll away was SeehoSu and Koda Lighting, where Koda presented the future of lighting (see Vibia’s Plusminus) with a side of paella and a swig of sangria, while Seeho Su brought the house down with a talk on sustainability in their brand new showroom. 

Sydney culinary legends Messina Gelato and Archie Rose popped up at Infinity Commercial Furniture, who partnered with Polytec and Laine furnishings to create a holistic showroom experience, while Special Lights brought in Brokenwood Wines to curate wine pairings with some of their standout lighting products.

Program Highlights

Beyond the precincts, Sydney studios zipped around in private buses, where a VIP experience elevated the Saturday Indesign experience for 15 lucky teams. At an event where connections are at the heart, the Studio Buses – which returned for their second year – proved an enjoyable way to promote team building, navigate the event and take the party on wheels. The studio buses, along with our iconic hop-on/hop-off bus fleet, were proudly sponsored by Neolith, who ensured that Saturday Indesign kept moving.

The entire event also got a little bit greener thanks to inaugural Sustainability Partners Autex Acoustics and Interface, who contributed to carbon offsetting, sourcing event collateral with a lower environmental impact and helping to build a conversation around event and design sustainability. With Saturday Indesign 2023 already in the works, the challenge is on to continue to improve the environmental footprint of all design events!

See more highlights from the Saturday Indesign Speaker Series, The Project and the Official Saturday Indesign 2023 After Party.

To express your interest to attend, exhibit or collaborate in Saturday Indesign 2023, fill out this form here.

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With so much to see and do in Alexandria, we’ve listed all the highlights here, to help you plan your day.

Discover The Project

A huge part of the Alexandria precinct experience is the collaborations for The Project, between exhibitors and the industry’s most exciting designers.

Themed around ‘Regeneration’, these installations are designed to transport you to another creative dimension.

Liv Green x Maker&Son

This year our Project is our Indoor Forest. Step into another world as we transform our showroom into an indoor forest experience complete with trees and bracken throughout.

Stormtech x Squillace

Individuals are guided through the space by illuminated cubes containing Stormtech’s product offcuts, showcasing Stormtech’s practice of recycling and sustainability.

Kaolin Tiles x ARM Architecture

Cleverly designed by ARM Architecture and crafted by Kaolin, this circular patterned installation speaks to the viewer, where regeneration becomes fully realised at a given point or moment in time.

Anterior XL x Plus Architecture

Through various iterations we developed a demountable structural system that can be easily used to stack the stone slabs, creating a piece that restores its sculptural qualities.

Porter’s Paints x PTW

To replicate the psychological transformation of being “reborn” we will be referencing colour strategies from a variety of influences and experimenting with colour action, layering and creating a journey of colour interaction.

Installations

Beyond The Project collaborations, exhibitors in Alexandria Precinct have been preparing some long anticipated, never before seen installations.

Be sure not to miss Seating Gallery at Steelcase, the ‘Shaping our Future’ installation at Space Furniture, the super instagrammable Jumping Photoshoot at Maker&Son, and the E-WASTELAND by Zetr and Walter Knoll installation at Living Edge.

On the day action

If fresh and new is what you’re after,  be one of the first to experience the magic of Kaolin Tiles brand new showroom, launching at Saturday Indesign 2022!

Also head over to Porters Paints, where they will be introducing The Classic Collection of Porter’s wallpapers, a collection designed and printed in Australia. And while you’re there why not take Porter’s Paints Showroom Tour and be guided through all the latest.

Workshops and talks

Feeling a little curious and wanting to get your thinking hat on? Alexandria Precinct also has a wonderful mix of workshops and talks to dive right into.

Grazie Gufram For 50 Years of The Cactus
At Saturday In Design, Living Edge presents Gufram Planet, the largest selection of Gufram ever displayed in Australia.
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Hosted by: Living Edge
Living Edge, The Woolstores, 74/4D Huntley Street, Alexandria

Easy Clean Fabric Demonstration
Experience the cutting edge of fabric maintenance and protection at Molmic with their easy clean fabric demonstration. A must for commercial and residential upholstery in high trafficked areas.
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Hosted by: Molmic
Unit B1, 15-21 Doody Street, Alexandria

Designing for Circular Economy
Samantha Giam, VP of Marketing, Steelcase Asia Pacific will host a panel discussion about Designing for Circular Economy.
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Hosted by: Steelcase
652 Botany Road, Alexandria

It’s What’s Inside that Counts
This is your chance to see how Molmic makes Australia’s most loved sofa!
1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Hosted by: Molmic
Unit B1, 15-21 Doody Street, Alexandria

Global Trends in Porcelain Tiles
Kaolin Tiles presents a look into the global trends in porcelain tiles, spanning colour, material and texture.
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Hosted by: Kaolin Tiles
4/33 Maddox Street, Alexandria

Meet the Maker
Join Molmic founder and Managing Director Molly McMahon along with Anthony Paterra, General Manager, to dive into the process of building a brand and transitioning from early days, work and vision and preparing for the future in an informal discussion group.
3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Hosted by: Molmic
Unit B1, 15-21 Doody Street, Alexandria

Something to eat?

With so much to do and see, be sure to take some time to enjoy the hospitality with some of these activations:

Tom Dixon London Mixology Lounge
Sit back and relax, enjoy the live DJ and the latest from Tom Dixon’s Fat and Cork collections.
2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Hosted by: Living Edge
Living Edge, The Woolstores, 74/4D Huntley Street, Alexandria

Coffee, Alfresco
Molmic will serve coffees in their courtyard, amongst new pieces from their Big Easy Collection.
9:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Hosted by: Molmic
Unit B1, 15-21 Doody Street, Alexandria

Krost’s Waffle Bar
Fancy a treat? Come and grab a bite at Krost’s live waffle making station, serving you all day.
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Hosted by: Krost Business Furniture
33 Ricketty Street, Mascot

Krost’s Outdoor Social Lounge
Immerse yourself in Krost’s outdoor garden pop-up at their showroom.
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Hosted by: Krost Business Furniture
33 Ricketty Street, Mascot

Tea Time with Maker&Son
Break up your day with something a little bit fancy! Maker&Son will be serving champagne and nibbles within their sensory forest space from 12pm. Stop by, grab a glass and experience a new meaning of comfort.
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Hosted by: Maker&Son
Unit B1.5/15-21 Doody Street, Alexandria

Cocktail Hour
Kaolin Tiles serves cocktails from their bespoke bar space as the perfect place to end your Saturday Indesign afternoon.
3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Hosted by: Kaolin Tiles
4/33 Maddox Street, Alexandria

Spritz & Aperitives
Amongst stone cut from the mountains of Italy, immerse yourself in Italian hospitality with all day spritz and aperitives and you experience the best in natural stone, terrazzo, tiles and porcelain panels.
12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Hosted by: Anterior XL
4/119-133 McEvoy Street, Alexandria

Happy Hour
Stop by Steelcase in the afternoon for champagne and snacks. You’ll engage with their range of products and go in the draw to win your very own Steelcase product from the Seating Collection!
4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Hosted by: Steelcase
652 Botany Road, Alexandria

Getting around on the day

Thanks to our transport partners, Neolith, each exhibitor location is connected by our free all-day hop-on hop-off bus loop. Event handbooks and interactive maps will be available on the day.

Register today for your chance to go in the running for our prize pool of over $20,000. See you there, 21 May.

We can’t wait to see you at #saturdayindesign however don’t forget that 21 May is also the federal election. Saturday Indesign recommends registering for a postal vote or find your closest pre-polling place to make sure you don’t miss out on any of the design action.

Find out what’s happening in our other Saturday Indesign precincts: CBD, Waterloo, Surry Hills.

Key event details:

Saturday Indesign
21 May, 2022
9am-5pm
Key design locations across Sydney
Free to attend! Register now!

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