One of the easiest precincts to navigate, Waterloo features some amazing showrooms and great initiatives to keep attendees entertained throughout the day, with the likes of Abey Australia, Autex Acoustics, Haworth, Infinity Commercial Furniture, Milliken, Pure Interiors, Seeho Su, Special Lights, and Winnings all opening their doors for the event. To help plan your day, we’ve rounded up the best things planned for Waterloo, so all you need to do is complete your free registration, grab your Signature Appliances official tote bag, plan your route, and dive into Waterloo for a day of design inspiration. 

Top up your knowledge and skills with talks and workshops

Refuel your design knowledge in Waterloo with talks and interactive sessions that will recharge your specification experience. Pure Interiors will host Technogym for a Wellness Design Workshop at 10:00am, 12:00pm and 3:30pm, Winnings will dive into adaptive reuse at 10:30am, Autex and Infinity will hold a panel discussion on Modern Materiality at 11:00am, Jan Henderson will moderate a discussion at Special Lights on light and dark in outdoor spaces, Seeho Su will celebrate the leadership and innovation of female designers in their talk at 12:00pm, while Abey Australia welcome a special international speaker to help launch a new range of premium granite sinks at 11:00am. 

If you want to get really immersive, head over to Winnings for an interactive clay workshop with Love Ryan Ceramics at 11:00am, then stick around for interactive live art with Daimon Downey at 12:00pm. Keep the experiential dial turned right up and cross the road to Haworth and Milliken to create your own viral dancing clip, stroll round the corner to Seeho Su to find out how to reduce your embodied carbon footprint, and then head over to Special Lights for a showroom tour that will show you how to create an Outdoor Oasis. 

Fuel your design adventures with hospitality and entertainment

With so much adventure to be had, sustenance is key to keeping the good times rolling, and our Waterloo showrooms are putting on an incredible spread.

Autex Acoustics and Infinity Commercial Furniture have you covered throughout the entire day, with barista coffee in the morning, and Brooklyn Boy bagels, Archie Rose Cocktails and Cow and Moon Gelato in the afternoon. Gelato lovers will be sorted for the whole day, with scoops also being served at Abey from 12:30pm, while Special Lights will have a Messina Gelato popup from 1:30pm along with a Garden Spritz bar from 11:00am.  

For more substantial snacking, head to Seeho Su for lunch by PHAT ASIAN FUSION from 12:30pm, or to Pure Interiors for an Italian feast at 1:00pm, while Haworth and Milliken will be putting on a spread to coincide with their sessions on “A second life for products” (Haworth) and “Couture Customisation” (Milliken), which will occur three times throughout the day from their combined base at Studio Gallery on Danks St. 

Once the day starts drawing to a close, get your dancing shoes on and head to Abey, who will have DJ’s spinning through the afternoon, with Brenton Parkes on the decks.

Win big in Waterloo 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. 

End a day of design with a night to remember

With so much on in Waterloo 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 showroom 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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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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That’s right – Saturday Indesign’s full schedule has been announced, and it includes all the product launches, workshops, installations, tours, and hospitality that makes the event industry’s most loved day of the year.

As all Saturday Indesign regulars would know, our annual Design Discussion talk program is one of the hottest program sessions in town. Curated by our Indesign editorial team, the discussions feature panels of iconic and emerging talent exploring the most pressing topics and challenges facing designers today. This year’s lineup includes sessions on everything from adaptive reuse to the evolution of design typologies, and features speakers from across the spectrum of Australia’s architecture and design scene.

All Design Discussions are free to attend but often have only limited seats available, with capacities varied depending on the size of the host showroom. One thing’s for sure, as one of Saturday Indesign’s most loved components, each talk will be quick to fill up and bursting at the scenes. To avoid disappointment, or having to resort to listening in at the door, we recommend getting into the host showroom early and reserving your space for a front row experience.

Want to start planning your Design Discussion itinerary? Read on to see what we have coming up, head to our what’s on page to see everything that’s happening on Saturday September 7.

Saturday Indesign Design Discussions

10:00am-10:30am
Jardan, Paddington
Sustainability From The Start: How Do You Design With Reuse In Mind?

The most effective approaches to sustainability today involve factoring it in from the very beginning of the design process. Instead of playing catch-up once the object is already made, the most forward-thinking designers are already working through reuse, recycling and circular economy before the sketching pencil has even left the page. This panel will discuss the effectiveness of having an in-house research and design team, as well as getting perspectives from designers who work at larger scales and often make specification decisions.

On this panel: Chris Fox (Studio Chris Fox), Nick Garnham (Jardan), Tim Phillips (Tilt)

10:30am-11:00am
Winnings, Waterloo
Adaptive Reuse: A Deep Dive With Leading Industry Experts

It’s the topic and typology on every architect’s lips, but what exactly is adaptive reuse and why is it such an important talking point? This discussion brings together three heavy-hitters with some of the most recent, impressive project experience in this area. Drawing on global and local examples, the panellists will discuss why adaptive reuse is a meaningful approach to sustainability, what they’ve learned from recent projects, and what the future might hold in this space.

On this panel: John Prentice (Woods Bagot), Yi-han Cao (Tzannes), Sarah Hurst (FK)

11:00am-11:30am
Special Lights, Waterloo
Light And Dark In Outdoor Spaces

Light is only meaningful insofar as there is dark, so how do designers approach and deal with questions of shadow, natural light and atmosphere in outdoor residential spaces? This panel will bring together diverse practitioners of design, asking them to consider how their areas of expertise overlap when it comes to creating atmosphere and mood. They will also consider the environmental dimensions of outdoor lighting, as well as the growing distinction between function and decoration in these spaces.

On this panel: Sally Evans (Nexus Designs), Alexandra Kidd (Alexandra Kidd), Jason Gibney (Jason Gibney Design Workshop)

11:00am-11:30am
Savage Design, Surry Hills
Who Designs For The Designers? Product Specifications And The Value Of Hardware

Architects and designers often like to control a project at every scale, from the building facade to the door handle – but what about the expertise of products manufacturers and designers? Do other designers truly value and understand what they do? You might be familiar with how specification decisions are made, but this discussion will explore why. Our panellists will discuss the rationale behind hardware choices and, with a focus on metals, their importance to the success or failure of a project.

On this panel: Brooke Lloyd (COX Architecture), Dale O’Brien (Gray Puksand), Joel Savage (Savage Design)

11:30am-12:00pm
La Cornue, Surry Hills
Timeless Taste: Heritage Meets Innovation In Kitchen Design

Every brand is interested in innovation, technology and new ways of doing luxury — but not every one has a heritage stretching back into centuries-long artisan traditions. France has a long and prestigious tradition of cuisine, and many Australian designers look to Europe for inspiration. This panel will discuss how tradition and heritage affect design in terms of innovation, luxury and technology.

On this panel: Thomas Hamel (Thomas Hamel), Harleen Grewal (Alexandra Kidd), Eva-Marie Prineas (Studio Prineas)

12:00pm-12:30pm
Seeho Su, Waterloo
Women Designers Leading The Charge Towards Circular Economy

Before ‘sustainability’ became a buzzword, some companies were already practising principles of recycling and reuse as standard. This discussion will hone in on circular economy to ask what it really means, what’s new about it, and what it looks like in practice. More specifically, the all-women panel will bring a specifically female angle to a whose roots are all too often tied up with extractive, machismo modes of design. Celebrating the careers of women as experts in design, the discussion will bring a refreshing dynamic to the debate.

On this panel: Tracey Wiles (Woods Bagot), Fiona Young (Hayball), Laura Hamilton-O’Hara (Living Future Institute of Australia)

3:30pm-4:00pm
Kaolin Porcelain Surfaces, Alexandria
The Evolution Of Australian Aesthetics

What distinguishes Australian design aesthetics from those elsewhere? The answer given a century would likely have been very different to today’s. This panel will discuss how the idea of Australian aesthetics has changed, and even ask whether there is such a thing as a single Australian aesthetic. Specificity of place, in terms of climate and regional identity, will crossover with connection to Country and Australia’s contemporary identity as a multicultural, urbanised nation to consider what design aesthetics here mean in 2024.

On this panel: Bradhly Le (RIZEN Atelier), Nicole Monks (Nicole Monks), Lorena Gaxiola (Lorena Gaxiola)

With more speakers to be announced, keep your eyes peeled for updates and register today to be the first to know when new scheduled items or activations drop.

Saturday Indesign returns to Sydney on 7th September 2024. Attend on day and be in with the chance to win over $35,000 worth of prizes. Don’t forget to pick up your official Saturday Indesign X Signature Appliance tote bag to carry all your bits and bobs, available at all participating exhibitor locations.

Want to keep the party going once the showrooms close their doors? Tickets are now also on sale for the Saturday Indesign X Signature Appliances Official Afterparty! Don’t miss out, grab your tickets to the industry’s hottest party here.

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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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Supreme product launches

From brand new showrooms, to never-before-seen products, and guided tours of the latest and greatest, there are plenty of launches scheduled for Saturday 21st in the Waterloo precinct.

Don’t miss the Plusminus Launch at Koda Lighting, your introduction to Tako chair from Maruni Wood Industry at Seeho Su, and all-day Illuminating Product Launches at the brand new Special Lights showroom.

Hands-on workshops

If you’re wanting to get a little more hands on and dive in head first, why not check out some of the great workshops planned out for you. Special Lights is teaming up with Brokenwood Wines to host Wine Tasting & Matching experiences from 11am onwards.

For an afternoon sensory experience, head to Winnings and immerse yourself in a world of smoke. From the atrium, discover Kalamazoo Gourmet Outdoor Experience, the truly luxurious way to cook.

Also, Sangria Saturday! Stop by Koda Lighting for a Spanish feast featuring sangria, tapas and paella. Voila!

3 winning combinations

Coming along to Waterloo Precinct has got it perks, and best of all you won’t go home empty handed. Go into the running to win your own “Ara to Go” Portable Lamp & Brokenwood Wines, Maruni Lightwood Chair and a smashing $2000 Lighting Gift Voucher when you attend.

Getting around on the day

Wondering how to get around to it all? Thanks to our transport partners, Neolith, each exhibitor location is connected by our all day hop-on hop-off free 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: Alexandria, CBD, 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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In 2022, Saturday Indesign is uniting 32 exceptional local, regional and international design brands, all of which opening their showroom doors to excite and delight attending design professionals and design lovers alike. Connected by a choose-your-own-adventure style of bus loops and walking trails, we invite you to come along and immerse yourself in all that the design industry has to offer on Saturday May 21 from 9am-5pm. 

With a jam packed program of timed events including design discussions, workshops, collaborations and more, let us take you through the not to be missed locations for the latest product and showroom tours. 

Product Launch
Plusminus Launch
Discover the future of lighting at Koda.
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Hosted by: Koda Lighting

Showroom Tour
Coffee and Pastries with Small Guided Showroom Tours
Start the morning off at JANUS et Cie by enjoying a coffee with a sweet or savoury pastry and fruit grazing platter provided by their neighbours at Stranger Cafe
9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Hosted by: JANUS et Cie
50 McLachlan Avenue, Rushcutters Bay

Product Launch
Illuminating Product Launches
Special Lights has recently moved to a new location in Waterloo. Their beautiful new showroom will be showcasing a range of impressive designs across all their European brands, including many new product releases.
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Hosted by: Special Lights
409B George Street, Waterloo

Showroom Tour
Kaolin Tiles Showroom Tours
Be one of the first to experience the magic of Kaolin’s brand new showroom, to be launched at Saturday Indesign 2022.
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Hosted by: Kaolin Tiles
4/33 Maddox Street, Alexandria

Product Launch
Tako chair from Maruni Wood Industry
The Tako chair design by Naoto Fukasawa is an aesthetically beautiful piece of seating in its simplicity and pure oak or walnut material.
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Hosted by: Seeho Su
Unit 17/198-222 Young Street, Waterloo

Product Launch
Introducing The Classic Collection of Porter’s wallpapers
Tired of waiting weeks for your wallpapers to be delivered from overseas? Designed and printed in Australia, Porter’s wallpapers are timelessly beautiful designs that are available in a range of expertly considered colour-ways.
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Hosted by: Porter’s Paints
Corner of Bourke Road & Doody Street, Alexandria

Showroom Tour
Porter’s Paints Showroom Tour
Take a tour of Porter’s Paints brand new Alexandria showroom
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Hosted by: Porter’s Paints
Corner of Bourke Road & Doody Street, Alexandria

Product Launch
HÅG Tion “The World’s Most Sustainable Task Chair?”
The HÅG Tion is a design for the modern world featuring unrivalled flexibility making it perfectly suited to the new breed of workspaces – at home or the office.
10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Hosted by: Flokk
335 South Dowling St, Darlinghurst

Product Launch
Something New with Resident
Be the first to see an enlightening new product launch ahead of its Milan release! Hosted by Scott Bridgens, co-founder of international design brand, Resident, stop by District to be the first to set your sights on the newness!
12:30 PM – 1:30 PM
Hosted by: District
85-91 William Street, Darlinghurst

Product Launch
New product releases from Flokk during lockdown!
Since the outbreak of Covid-19 Flokk has launched many new designs yet they haven’t been experienced in the Australian market. Get ready to see, touch and feel some of Offecct’s latest designs!
1:30 PM – 3:30 PM
Hosted by: Flokk
335 South Dowling St, Darlinghurst

Attending Saturday Indesign is free, skip the queue on the day and register your attendance online now!

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

Key event details:

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

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So, if you’re keen to keep your finger on the pulse, Saturday Indesign is the program for you. Check out the great lineup of design discussions and talks below, and don’t forget to register your attendance for your free front row seat!

Shop till you Drop! The New Wave of Experimental Retail

Saturday Indesign Design Discussion series 

After 2 years of digital trading, the stage is set for a new dawn for retail spaces. The act of shopping, purchasing and selection is becoming less about the masses and more about the curation, a consumer experience that requires storytelling and full immersion.

9:30 AM – 10:30 AM
Hosted by: Winning Appliances
18 Danks St, Waterloo

A New Dawn of Materiality

Saturday Indesign Design Discussion series 

So much of what we design comes down to the materials we choose. From creating a visual statement, to supporting local and sustainable suppliers, materiality is what truly defines a project. In this session we look at projects who lead the way in their material choices and inspire us to get creative.

10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Hosted by: Kaolin Tiles
4/33 Maddox Street, Alexandria

In Conversation: Art, Architecture and Lighting

Saturday Indesign Design Discussion series 

If an architect designs a beautiful space but there is no light to illuminate it, is it still beautiful? This session looks at the role of lighting in observation and perception, with particular emphasis in the intersection between lighting, art and architecture. 

10:15 AM – 10:45 AM
Hosted by: Special Lights
409B George Street, Waterloo

Sustainable Design Principles

With more than 20 million tonnes of office furniture going to landfill every year, sustainable design in the workplace is more important than ever.

10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Hosted by: Thinking Works
120 Bourke St, Woolloomooloo

Polytec Trendjournal: a Snapshot of Joinery Trends in Australia by Marylou Cafaro

As Lead Designer of Polytec’s Product Development Team, Marylou has been instrumental in the design and development of unique colours and finishes such as Woodmatt, Legato, Venette, Ravine, Smooth and Matera, ensuring the market is utilising materials which are robust, timeless and sophisticated.

11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Hosted by: polytec
175 Botany Road, Waterloo

20/20 Vision: Towards a Sustainable Future

Saturday Indesign Design Discussion series 

Our future lies in the hands of people who can dream us something better, finding solutions to our environmental and social problems in their foresight, vision and innovation. This talk puts just a collection of these people centre stage, looking at how they want to revolutionise the built environment to something that is future-focused.

11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Hosted by: Seeho Su
Unit 17/198-222 Young Street, Waterloo

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

Antonio Citterio’s Personal Line: when Art meets Technology

Learn about the extraordinary collaboration between Technogym and acclaimed interior designer, Antonio Citterio, which led to a unique range of luxury gym equipment fusing functionality with style.

12:30 PM – 1:30 PM
Hosted by: Technogym
20 McLachlan Ave, Rushcutters Bay

Introduction to Modern Slavery with Sustainable Business Matters

In partnership with Sustainable Business Matters, this presentation will explain what Modern Slavery is, where is it likely to occur, how is modern slavery relevant to the building industry and the process for businesses to tackle modern slavery.

12:30 PM – 1:30 PM
Hosted by: Thinking Works
120 Bourke St, Woolloomooloo

The Utopian Office and the Death of the 9-5

Saturday Indesign Design Discussion series  

As businesses face challenges in convincing employees to return to the office, new approaches to workplace design are creating the ‘utopian office’, a culturally rich destination that offers all the benefits of community, connection, learning and osmosis.

1:15 PM – 2:15 PM
Hosted by: Herman Miller
Living Edge, The Woolstores, 74/4D Huntley Street, Alexandria

Democratising Learning: The Evolution of Education

Saturday Indesign Design Discussion series 

After nearly two years of on and off home-schooling, the way we learn and teach has been thrust into the spotlight, with people taking note of the structure, and indeed buildings, that are made to facilitate education. We look at the quiet revolution that is underway in the education sector, looking at how people, product and design are paving the way.

2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Hosted by: Stylecraft
100 William St, Woolloomooloo

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

The Architecture of Travel

Saturday Indesign Design Discussion series 

What does travel look like in the post-pandemic era? Are we looking for spaces that transport us or places that feel like home? Do we want creature comforts or high end luxury? What does it take to make a home away from home and is it about creating spaces with personality or something that can be melded into one’s own?

2:30 PM – 3:30 PM
Hosted by: Anterior XL
4/119-133 McEvoy Street, Alexandria

Wellbeing in the Workplace

Wellbeing in the workplace has evolved radically over the past couple of years and will continue to do so.

2:30 PM – 3:30 PM
Hosted by: Square Bear
120 Bourke St, Woolloomooloo

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
Talk

Business of Design

Saturday Indesign Design Discussion series  

What does it take to run a successful design practice in 2022? How do we navigate between clients who have seen it all, rising responsibilities for HR teams and continuing to inspire teams to achieve the best?

3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Hosted by: Krost Business Furniture
33 Ricketty Street, Mascot

In Conversation: William Smart on Heritage and Contemporary Design

Saturday Indesign Design Discussion series 

Hear from William Smart, Director of Smart Design Studio, in a building of his own design. In this intimate chat, learn about the process of designing award-winning projects, particularly how you work within the parameters of existing and heritage buildings to create a modern, contemporary and environmentally sustainable design.

3:30 PM – 4:00 PM
Hosted by: Fred International
61 Nickson Street, Surry Hills

Designing Rooms and Influencing People

Saturday Indesign Design Discussion series 

Instagram has become a space where design can thrive, where the most powerful design statement you can make fits into 1:1 square. How has this changed the way we understand design, and how have consumer habits changed with the rise of the interior influencer?

4:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Attending Saturday Indesign is free, skip the queue on the day and register your attendance online now!

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

Key event details:

Saturday Indesign 
21 May, 2022
9am-5pm 
Key design locations across Sydney 

Free to attend! Register now.

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Surry Hills institution The Clock played host to our 2022 cohort of exhibitors, where new connections were made and many laughs shared over drinks and nibbles. Importantly, Saturday Indesign debutant brands were able to pick the brains of some of our more seasoned exhibitors, learning the tricks of the trade for how to put on an amazing show. 

The crowd included representatives from Living Edge, Savage Design, Neolith, Interface, Janus et Cie, Infinity Commercial Furniture, Polytec, Special Lights, Laine, Koda Lighting and many more. Exhibitors were also joined by team members from creative studios participating in The Project for 2022, including PTW and Squillace Architecture.

As the time ticks away until Saturday May 21st, make sure you’re there to see ideas come to fruition, with many installations, workshops, product launches, talks and hospitality plans currently in the works.
See the schedule and register your attendance for free here.

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So what are you waiting for? Register your attendance now!

Registrations are now open for you to sign yourself and your team up for a day out in Sydney. You’ll explore our design precincts, mingle with suppliers, peers and our speakers, uncover new product, meet new people, hear from outstanding speakers and get your hands dirty as you learn all there is to know about design as you drop in to see our exhibitors, including:

Anterior XL, Armadillo, Caroma, Flokk, Fred International, Herman Miller, Infinity Commercial Furniture, Kaolin, Krost, Laine, Living Edge, Molmic, Neolith, Polytec, Porters Paints, Savage Design, Seeho Su, Special Lights, Square Bear, Stormtech, Stylecraft, Sussex Taps, Thinking Works, Wilkhahn, Winnings Appliances + more to be announced!

Your registration grants you an all-access pass to the day’s schedule, so keep your eyes peeled, we’ll be dropping our full exhibitor list and schedule in the coming weeks so you can start to plan your day!

Want more information on what to expect? Discover our gallery here.

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Saturday Indesign will be held in Sydney on Saturday May 21. Register for free now.

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