Be sure to stop into all of Surry Hills’ participating brands, with the likes of DECO Australia, Elton Group, Gaggenau, K5 Furniture, Klaro Industrial Design, La Cornue, Savage Design, and V-ZUG all taking part. 

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

Get inspired with talks and installations

Hear from design experts at talks and design discussions that will be happening in Surry Hills throughout the day. Early birds can start their day off strong at K5 Furniture, where they – along with showroom partners Elton Group – will play host to Isabelle Toland and Jasper Knight for a Battle Of Art Vs Design. Later on, head over to La Corne for a design discussion on the intersection of heritage and innovation in kitchen design at 11:30am.

If you like your inspiration to come from the experiential and the abstract, be sure to stop by DECO Australia and Klaro Industrial Design, V-ZUG, and K5 Furniture and Elton Group, each of who are collaborating with designers for some incredible installations for The Project. 

See the latest product launches

Be first to see the newest products you’ll be specifying in future projects, with many launches happening across Surry Hills. Be sure to swing by Elton Group for their latest innovations, Savage Design for the launch of their Maddox System, Gaggenau for the latest in induction technology, 

K5 Furniture will get the launches started early with an exclusive VIP night on Friday September 6th, where a lucky few will get to preview their Skins Exhibition, which will also be on show throughout Saturday Indesign.

Reignite connections or make new ones over hospitality and entertainment

Paying homage to one of Sydney’s most bustling suburbs, our Surry Hills exhibitors are levelling up the hospitality and entertainment game this Saturday Indesign. Your morning fuel is sorted thanks to breakfast at K5 Furniture and Elton Group, French pastries at La Cornue, and morning tea at Gaggenau, while midday slumps can be treated thanks to V-ZUG, La Cornue, and Gaggenau. Those looking for an afternoon delight can find treats and entertainment over at Klaro Industrial Design and DECO Australia, while La Cornue will be serving up apértifs, Savage Design will be putting on bubbles and beats, and V-ZUG and Whitehouse School of Design will serve up Aperol hour. 

Win big in Surry Hills and all over Saturday Indesign

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

Plus, win some of your favourite products and experiences thanks to your favourite brands, with Klaro Industrial Design, V-ZUG, DECO Australia, and K5 Furniture and Elton Group all putting up some amazing prizes to win. 

End a day of design with a night to remember

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

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

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

Saturday Indesign 2024 Exhibitor Line-Up Second Drop

Academy Tiles 

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

Anterior XL 

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

Cult Design 

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

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

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

Gohome 

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

Haworth 

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

Infinity Commercial Furniture 

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

Innerspace

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

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

K5 Furniture 

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

Kave Home

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

Koda Lighting

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

Living Edge 

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

Maxton Fox

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

Milliken 

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

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

Molmic Furniture

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

PURE Interiors 

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

V-ZUG

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

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Saturday Indesign (SID), now in its 20^th year, really encapsulates that spirit of connectivity that makes the design community so unique and, well, fun. It’s an event that brings people together, invites them into the ‘homes’ of Australia’s leading purveyors of design, to experience showrooms as activated brand environments. Through interactive installations, dynamic design discussions, product launches and sublime hospitality, 34 exhibitors across 26 locations brought Saturday Indesign to vibrant life, this year in Melbourne.

Defined by three major design precincts of the city CBD, Richmond and Collingwood, the 2023 edition of Saturday Indesign enticed 2000 architects, designers and design lovers out from behind the desk to grab a classic ‘SID’ tote (this year created with bag partners Living Edge), and catch jaunty SID-branded buses (made possible thanks to transport partner Neolith), to sleuth out the best products and meet with friends and future contacts in some of Melbourne’s finest design showrooms.

Here we’ll take you on a whirlwind tour through each precinct, calling out the highlights along the way.

Welcome to Richmond

This year Richmond was flagged as Saturday Indesign’s largest Melbourne precinct, offering event-goers a dense and appealing group of exhibitors to visit – all within an easy walk.

Filling visitors with excitement was the official launch of Australia’s Molteni & C flagship store, unveiling creative director Vincent Van Duysen’s ‘Living Concept – A Warm and Fluid Home’.

Across the road, Jardan revealed its latest collection, seamlessly integrating this into its pop-up Café Jardan. Close by was Mobilia, which toured its visitors through its flagship store, and rewarded one lucky person with a trip to the Milan Furniture Fair – what an excellent door prize!

Reece and Neolith invited guests into Reece’s Richmond headquarters, known as The Works, staged The Project with Fraser and Partners, inviting guests to step into a mesmerising VR adventure where they could be whisked away to a breathtaking utopian bathroom scape.

Didier was a major product highlight, presenting two new furniture collections, entitled TanGuor and Etiquette, as well as an expanded selection of pieces for its established Gunzel Range. At Design Precinct could take part in special workshops and fuel themselves on tasty morsels from Supercheese and Olinda Specialist Cellars Gin and Wine Tasting.

Attracting a block-buster crowd for its Darren Palmer talk was Camerich, while Cosh Living and Cantilever hosted an ‘Australian Designed and Made’ discussion with collaborators Travis Dean and Katie Forbs (Cantilever Interiors) and Justin Hutchinson (Kett) on the panel.

Living Edge never disappoints and this year was no exception, with its carpark transformed into a live garden party. People grouped around the Extremis-designed Panigiri table and live musicians entertaining people with Greek tunes. Tucked next door was Thinking Works which rewarded one lucky visitor with a trip to Clerkenwell Design Week in London. And Winnings programmed a day of delicious cooking demonstrations, masterclasses and a barbecue feast.

Can’t get enough of Collingwood

Teaming up with Santa & Cole, AJAR staged The Project with a series of land and air scapes sculpted by the warm light of Santa & Cole’s Tekiò pendant lamp. Also filling their showroom with creative inspiration was AXOR with Plus Architecture who staged an ‘fluid’ water-projecting experience that immersed visitors in a multi-sensory wonderland.

ecf HFA put the focus on product innovation, presenting latest offerings from renowned brands Jonas Ihreborn, Luxxbox, Framery, Sedus and +Halle.

In an expansive warehouse space above its usual quarters, Great Dane brought its unique style with long, blue snaking modular sofas, where visitors photographed themselves to go in the running for a delicately designed Verpan lamp.

Across the road at HAY, a colourful cubby house – indeed the Colour Crate House – constructed by the team from numerous multi-hued crates (constructed from recycled content) created quite the buzz among visitors.

The ultimate hosts, K5 Furniture was home to multiple in-depth conversations – including Masanao Hamaguchi speaking with K5’s Suzette Jackson on the values and design thinking of craft furniture from the Hida Takayama region in the Gifu prefecture of Japan.

At ownworld crowds arrived early for the packed-out Publish Me! Panel discussion, and finished the day with music and dancing with DJ Dowel Jones on the decks. Just around the corner, Tait turned on its outdoor hospitality, staging a ‘how to create a natural Australian garden’ workshop with Phillip Withers.

With plenty to touch and look at, Surface Gallery and Style Timber Floors teamed up with design studio Hot Black delving into dreams and fears to present a Utopia x Dystopia installation.

At the centre of Melbourne’s CBD design scene

At Winya Indigenous Furniture presented the Woolee Woolee Keetwanta – An Indigenous Art Projection, and dazzled guests with a performance by Meriam drag artist and reigning champion of Miss First Nation, Cerulean.

Always a popular CBD destination, SZW with Omvivo and e&s hosted a champagne and oyster hour with David Hicks and showed off pop-y pink bathroom concepts, as well as the latest kitchen and bathroom concepts.

At Signature Floors, guests observed artists wielding tufting guns to highly creative effect. Meanwhile, at Aspect Furniture, the company teamed up with Dunlop Foam, Camira Fabrics, Autex, Wise Wool, and Critical to put the focus on sustainable products and manufacturing processes.

HOW. teamed up with Autex Acoustics for this edition of Saturday Indesign, working with RMIT to stage The Project and in-depth discussions for attentive audiences.

At Brickworks, an exhibition of work by architectural photographer Derek Swalwell was on show, and a rich conversation around Growing Graduates Into Leaders proved to be highly relevant and engaging.

This year’s Saturday Indesign is a wrap – but the journey continues!

Did you love all the installations you saw at Saturday Indesign? Vote for your favourite Project for your chance to win.

Explore the Saturday Indesign Afterparty – an event to remember!

Get ready for next year’s Saturday Indesign, returning to Sydney for 2024.

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