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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With the event just weeks away on Saturday September 7th, now is your chance to confirm your free registration and start planning your Saturday Indesign itinerary for an event to remember. Whether you’ve got specific exhibitors to visit, have some design discussions you’re keen to listen to, or will be hopping around the showrooms sampling hospitality and mingling with other attendees, be sure to visit 10 or more locations to go into the running to win some seriously sweet prizes.

That’s right – this year, we’re levelling up the event-day game, with an all-new Design Passport program that comes with a prize pool worth over $35,000! Filled with prizes from some of Saturday Indesign’s brands, the Design Passport is your way to take some of the event’s best bits home with you and with prizes this good, you won’t want to miss out.

Like all competitions, you need to be in it to win it, and this year’s Design Passport couldn’t be easier to enter. Simply scan the QR codes at each showroom to check-in and do this at 10 or more showrooms to enter into the prize. With each check-in counting as a stamp on your Design Passport, this prize rewards our most “well travelled” Saturday Indesign guests, so be sure to check-in to at least 10 showrooms, to be in the draw to win. 

Want to know more about the prizes on offer? See more about what’s in the haul below and be sure to register for your free ticket and start planning your itinerary to win.

Valued at $1200

Zody II prioritises your well-being. The classic office chair has evolved: Zody II makes it even easier to fine-tune your ergonomic comfort. Engineered to adapt to a vast range of body types, Zody II allows you to fluidly adjust working positions throughout the day. Prepare for enhanced flexibility and a healthier, more productive work environment.

Valued at over $880

The Bobby Stools are both friendly and robust, with the curved handle forming a subtle backrest. Bobby is a perfect inbetweener, ideal for spaces where quality and casualness meet.

Valued at $4,100 + GST

The Grace Table is a nod to modern all Australian design, that pairs Tasmanian Oak on the cylindrical base with a beautiful piece of stone from the Pilbara region. The hand turned FSC-certified solid Tasmanian oak with the 30mm bullnose solid stone tabletop that showcases unique veins of pink, blue and gold. This is a luxurious side or small meeting table, perfect for any entrance way, lounge or lobby space.

Dimensions: 617H x 600DIA

Materials: Tasmanian Oak, Solid Marble from the Pilbara Region (Australia), Metal neck powder-coated in Dulux Duralloy

Valued at $549

Recalling the promise and grandeur of the British pleasure garden, The Muse mixes the classic lantern aesthetic with ultra-modern technology. Designed to be repaired over time, it features cordless long-life battery, Dim to Warm LED technology and a custom integrated dimmer.

Valued at $2000

Experience an exclusive lunch or dinner for six, hosted at our Signature Appliances Showroom, where our in-house chef, Petar Delic, will prepare a delectable meal. Enjoy an intimate and unforgettable culinary experience in a sophisticated setting.

Valued at $600

Enjoy a private dining experience for 2 people at Gaggenau Sydney or Gaggenau Melbourne. *Prize excludes travel.

Valued at $305

Olivia Table Lamp by Zafferano. Cordless, rechargeable and portable, the Olivia Table Lamp features a design with a minimal silhouette that can be utilised both inside or outdoors. With a touch dimmer control, dimmer memory function and light temperature selection, this piece is as versatile as it is elegant.

Valued at $2000

Add timeless beauty and exceptional functionality to your outdoor space with Vig’s comprehensive selection of tables and seating from Normann Copenhagen.

Valued at $1559 

Melqui is an exclusive design by Morten Georgsen for Kave Home. Its ergonomic design and solid oak wood structure make for the perfect balance of comfort and design. An armchair created to pamper you in every way.

• Armchair with armrests and solid oak structure with a natural finish.
• Upholstered with a bicolour fabric that has a wool-like appearance.
• Seat made with medium-high-density foam for maximum comfort.
• Designed by Morten Georgsen exclusively for Kave Home.

Valued at $439

This award winning portable lamp features a simple yet stunning design, long-lasting battery rechargeable via USB-C, 4-step touch dimming and is suitable for indoor and outdoor use.

Rated IP44 suitable for outdoor use.

Red Dot Award Winner 2020.

Designed by Klaus Nolting for IP44.DE and made in Germany.

Valued at $500

This is your chance to win a luxurious homewares package from Jardan, offering an exquisite selection of high-quality pieces that bring timeless design and comfort into your home.

Valued at $899

Sir Roy Grounds Collection was developed in collaboration with Tony Lee, Victoria Grounds and the K5 team. Based on his original designs and intended for inclusion in his own residential apartments and homes (which he completed between the 1930s and 50s), the furniture exemplifies Ground’s restrained, minimalist style.

Each valued at $6076 

Stylecraft will introduce the Abyssal Rug by Anne-Claire Petre of acp atelier and the Lattice Rug by James Walsh at Saturday Indesign. The Design Passport winner will have the opportunity to select one of the rugs in a standard colourway of their choice.

The Abyssal Rug by Anne-Claire Petre of ACP Atelier, a stunning hand-tufted masterpiece crafted from premium New Zealand wool and silk. Measuring 3000 x 2500mm, this exquisite rug is available in an array of captivating colours: Coral, Earth, Ocean, and Sand.

The Lattice Rug by James Walsh, an elegant hand-tufted creation made from luxurious New Zealand wool and silk. This 3000 x 2500mm rug is available in a palette of beautiful colors including Canvas, Dawn, Fern, Maple, Spice, and Verbena, designed to enhance any interior space.

Valued at $1800

DATUM modular lounge has proven to be a stand-out product from VOL4 of Klaro offering. DATUM ottoman will complete even the most carefully curated contemporary interior spaces.

Size 700 x 700 x 450mm.

Upholstery: James Dunlop Alpine Clay

Valued at $600

Our Bridgewater wall light is IP-rated 54 wall-sconce with clear glass and metal dome shade to suit for indoor and outdoor use. This lantern style wall lamp is used mainly for outdoor garden lamp, patios and entryways. 

Valued at $5200

Its all about personalising your space, Molmic chairs are designed with different influences in mind. Your chair can live anywhere, living, bedroom, hotel suite, vignette or quiet corner. We love them as pairs too to complete your styling. You can be creative with so many decorative fabric choices available.

Valued at $5577

3x Hollywood Chairs, black stained oak. They have solid American oak legs and curved plywood seat and back. This ergonomic curvature provides superior comfort, suitable for commercial, hospitality and residential environments. FSC certified American oak, solid wood and plywood, stackable. Designed by Ben McCarthy for gohome. The Plateau Table is designed to provide a large unhindered multi-use surface for work or home. In black stained FSC solid oak legs and veneer tabletop. Designed by Marcel Siegel for gohome.

Valued at $500

Recognised as one of Sydney’s best restaurants and awarded NSW restaurant of the year, chef Neil Perry’s Margaret is a culinary experience not to be missed. Situated in Double Bay, Margaret offers an exciting and delicious modern Australian menu.

Valued at $3000 

Unlock the opportunity to transform your living space with a $3,000 gift voucher for Innerspace’s Sydney showroom in Paddington. Whether you’re seeking timeless furniture or bespoke design pieces, this voucher offers the perfect chance to indulge in our curated collection. Elevate your home with exceptional design and unmatched style.

Saturday Indesign returns to Sydney on 7th September 2024 and registrations are currently open. 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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If you don’t have September 7th circled in your calendar already then it’s time to get out that marker, because Saturday Indesign is your chance to top up your design knowledge and freshen up your contact book, with talks, installations, hospitality, product launches, and prizes all on the day’s agenda.

To help get you excited, we’re dropping our first of two exhibitor drops, with a line-up of participating brands and showrooms who are already hard at work planning their 2024 Saturday Indesign showing. Split across three zones, these brands will take you across Sydney, creating precincts of design goodness that you have to see to believe.

This is only the very tip of the Saturday Indesign iceberg, so read on, get excited, and be sure to complete your FREE event registration on Wednesday July 10. 

Saturday Indesign 2024 Exhibitor Line-Up First Drop

Abey – Zone 2

Abey Australia is a leading Australian family-owned and-run business, offering exceptional kitchen, bathroom, and laundry designs. Their collection of products brings the best of global design to Australian shores, with a focus on designs that push the range of possibilities and celebrate innovation, creativity, and remarkable design. 

Autex Acoustics – Zone 2

Autex Acoustics is a leader in the development and manufacturing of non-woven architectural textiles, supplying an increasingly sophisticated range of products to the building industry. From humble beginnings more than 50 years ago, Autex Acoustics has grown to serve over 18 export markets, and their products can be found across the globe featuring in some of the biggest brands offices, foyers, meeting rooms, and general working environments. 

DesignByThem – Zone 3

DesignByThem is a celebration of Australian design. Established in 2007 by industrial designers Sarah Gibson and Nicholas Karlovasitis, their products are designed by Australian designers, developed in-house by the DesignByThem team and produced worldwide. The brand’s growing curated collection of furniture, accessories and lighting is characterised by its unique Australian perspective, timeless aesthetic and distinct playfulness.

Elton Group – Zone 1

Elton Group is a supplier of high quality Interior Architectural Products driven by an ethos of sustainability. Their range of timber veneers are rich and textural, perfect for creating exceptional interior spaces without compromising on our natural ecosystems. 

Gaggenau – Zone 1

Gaggenau luxury home appliances offer a convincing performance and handcrafted quality. Working with professional chefs, their products are tested to ensure they are intuitive and enabling, focussed and robust: made to distil the professional experience across commercial and residential spaces. 

Jardan – Zone 1

Jardan creates inspiring and responsible furniture and lighting with a curated collection of homewares. With a uniquely Australian aesthetic, their collection is imbued with a sense of authenticity, and offers a symbiosis of the playful, the relaxed, and the sophisticated to bring joy into every space.

Kaolin Surfaces – Zone 3

Kaolin embodies a fusion of creative talents, craftsmen, and individuals united by a passion for porcelain tiles. Their identity goes beyond the mere merging of Eastern and Western traditions; it signifies a profound integration where the artisanal excellence of Eastern porcelain meets the innovative design philosophies of the West. This fusion cultivates a worldwide design perspective, steered by a family whose rich, cross-cultural background infuses their work with unparalleled depth and insight.

Klaro Industrial Design – Zone 1

Klaro Industrial Design (K.I.D) is a Sydney-based product design studio with expertise in office furniture and components. With a concise product range that spans seating storage and workstations, Klaro has drawn on its own experience across the fields of architectural design and commercial fit-out to deliver thoughtful products that hero slow design and local craftsmanship. 

La Cornue – Zone 1

Founded in France 1908, La Cornue is a French purveyor of luxury kitchen appliances. Their iconic products are the epitome of sophistication, and feature in incredible kitchens around the world. 

Their trademark is founded in craftsmanship, with each cooker the work of some of Europe’s finest hands, and informed by the French passion for culture, cuisine, and quality.

LightCo – Zone 3

LightCo is Australia’s leading distributor of luxury decorative interior and outdoor lighting products chosen for designers, architects and private clients.Their showroom in Alexandria has been thoughtfully curated to inspire, while their specialty team are ready to help make any lighting dreams a reality.

Ownworld – Zone 1

Ownworld is a Saturday Indesign favourite, an iconic contract furniture consultancy that provides Australia’s architects and interior designers with contemporary furniture of original design. 

Ownworld imports, manufactures and customises seating, lounging, tables, desking, lighting, storage, and accessories for commercial and residential projects, and their showroom is a must visit this September.

Savage Design – Zone 1

Savage Design have been purveyors of engineered beauty since 1910. From their factory and offices in Sydney, they create furniture, lighting, hardware, and homewares from premium a selection of premium metals. Designed for curated spaces and the lives of the design conscious, their pieces balance honest design, master craftmanship, and sound knowledge of materials.

SeehoSu – Zone 2

Another Saturday Indesign stalwart, SeehoSu has been a designer favourite since their launch in 2010. They have a reputation for authentic, high quality designer furniture, lighting, and objects that are exquisite in their craftsmanship yet, at their very core, remain simple, practical and most importantly, comfortable. 

SeehoSu’s boutique portfolio includes brands from Japan, Denmark, Sweden, Canada and Australia.

Special Lights – Zone 2

Special Lights is one of Australia’s leading suppliers of European lighting brands. Their portfolio includes a diverse range of decorative and architectural lighting styles, while an expert team and dedicated design services department ensure designers and end-users alike can find the perfect lighting options for their project.

Stylecraft – Zone 1

A staple of every Saturday Indesign, Stylecraft is a leader in commercial, residential, hospitality and education furniture and lighting. With seven showrooms across Australia and Singapore, their range represents the best of European, Asian and local furniture and lighting brands. 

Winnings– Zone 2

Winnings is Australia’s leading supplier of premium kitchen and laundry appliances, with a range of products that allows design imaginations to run wild. From their flagship store on Danks Street, Winning caters to the country’s top names in architecture and design, ensuring kitchens across the nation are the heart of every project.

Ready for the second lineup drop? Stay tuned, with many more exhibitors yet to be announced! PLUS get ready to confirm your attendance at Saturday Indesign 2024, with registration opening Wednesday July 10. 

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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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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!

Saturday Indesign will return to Melbourne in 2023, to get involved register your interest here.

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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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Contributing to the discussion are a curated panels featuring some of our industry’s brightest including Matthew Woordward (Matthew Woodward), Mark Raggatt (ARM Architecture), Jasmin Williamson (John Wardle Architects), Adam Mundy (Geyer), Karina Simpson (Hot Black), Craig Saltmarsh (Gray Puksand), Marina Carroll (Architectus), Kristi Wayman (Nic Brunsdon), William Smart (Smart Design Studio) and many more! 

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 and get to know the speakers who are bringing their knowledge and perspective to this phenomenal line up.

Shop till you Drop! The New Wave of Experimental Retail

Moderated by Alice Blackwood

9:30 am – 10:30 am at Winning Appliances

After two years of digital trading, the stage is set for a new dawn for retail spaces. The act of shopping, purchasing, and selection is less functional and more about curating consumer-centric experiences that immerse the shopper, and offer rich scope for connection and storytelling.

On this panel: Jessica Coulter (Cera Stribley), Charlotte Wilson (SJB), Harry Boileau (Winning Appliances), Kate McGlone (Winning Appliances).

A New Dawn of Materiality

Moderated by Jan Henderson

10:00 am – 11:00 am hosted at Kaolin Tiles

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. Join speakers Matthew Woodward (Woodward Architecture), Dijana Tasevska (CHROFI), Mark Raggatt (ARM).

In Conversation: Art, Architecture and Lighting

Moderated by Aleesha Callahan

10:15 am – 10:45 am at Special Lights 

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.

On this panel: Jackson Stigwood and Paolo Frigenti (both Public Design Studio).

20/20 Vision: Towards a Sustainable Future

Moderated by Alice Blackwood

11:00 am – 12:00 pm at Sehosu 

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 a collection of these people centre stage, looking at how they want to revolutionise the built environment to something that is future-focused.

Join Jasmin Williamson (John Wardle), Aidan Mullan (Interface) and Marcus Piper and Virginia Wong-See (architecture @ altitude) (both Regional Architecture Association).

Ensuring Workplace Relevance

Moderated by Michael C. O’Brien

11:45 am – 12:45 pm At Wilkhahn Asia Pacific 

The workplace of today is in flux. New competing drivers, such as the commute to work post covid, are fast determining the success or failure of these spaces. We investigate how leadership within an organisation can ensure that where we work, is relevant now, and in the future.

This panel of industry experts including Dr. Kirsten Brown (Six Ideas by Dexus),  Duncan Young (Lendlease), Tim Slessor (Catholic Education Office) and Dan Kola (CBRE) will discuss what can be done now to futureproof the office of tomorrow.

The Utopian Office and the Death of the 9-5

Moderated by Alice Blackwood

1:15 pm – 2:15 pm Herman Miller 

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. Hear from speakers Nicole Fitzgerald (Siren Design), Adam Mundy (Geyer), Dan Szwaj (TURNER) and Karina Simpson (Hot Black).

Democratising Learning: The Evolution of Education

Moderated by Jan Henderson

2:00 pm – 3:00 pm at 

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 is paving the way.

In this panel: Tom Skeehan (SKEEHAN), Craig Saltmarsh (Gray Puksand), Marina Carroll (Architectus).

The Architecture of Travel

Moderated by Aleesha Callahan

2:30 pm – 3:30 pm at AnteriorXL

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?

Hear from Kristi Wayman (Nic Brunsdon), Rachel Luchetti (Luchetti Krelle), Tracey Wiles (Woods Bagot) and Stephen Howard (Ovolo Group).

Business of Design

Moderated by Max Thompson

3:00 pm – 4:00 pm at Krost Business Furniture
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? Explore this theme with speakers Saneia Norton (Saneia Norton Design Communication), Sue Davies (Global Design Citizens) and Dustin Brade (Hames Sharley).

In Conversation: William Smart on Heritage and Contemporary Design

3:30 pm – 4:00 pm at Fred International 

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.

Designing Rooms and Influencing People

Moderated by Aleesha Callahan

4:00 pm – 5:00 pm

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? Join Aleesha Callahan (Editor, Habitus magazine), Stefania Reynolds (StudioJohnston) and Alexandra Ponting (AP Design House) in this discussion. 

Attending Saturday Indesign Design Discussions is free, simply register now and attend on-day. 

Your attendance puts you into the running to win from our prize pool of over $20,000. 

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.

Key event details:

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

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