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!

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With exhibitors located in the best design showrooms over CBD, Richmond and Collingwood, there are tons of elements to dive right into including design discussions, workshops, launches and more! No matter if you’re visiting in the morning or afternoon, or planning to explore it from end to end, there is something for every design lover at Saturday Indesign. Getting around to it all is made easy thanks to our transport partner Neolith. 

Not sure how to start planning your day? Well look no further than the official Saturday Indesign on-day handbook, which is now available for you to download! Get your digital copy now to explore every aspect of the program.

Prefer a copy IRL? No stress – you can pick up a handbook on-day at any exhibitor location! 

Also available on day is your exclusive Living Edge x Saturday Indesign canvas tote, available at all participating exhibitor locations. Get yours while they last! 

Register today for your chance to go in the running for our prize pool of over $33,000. See you there, 2 September.

We can’t wait to see you at #saturdayindesign 

Key event details:

Saturday Indesign
2  September, 2023
9am-5pm
Key design locations across Melbourne
Free to attend! Register now!

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From furniture pieces to the trip of a lifetime, we’ve got a suite of gifts from our event exhibitors that will be won by event attendees who visit the relevant showrooms throughout the event day. All you need to do is register for Saturday Indesign, come along and join in the event on Saturday September 2nd, and visit and check-in to the showrooms that are giving the prizes away. If you’ve got a certain prize in mind, note that you’ll have to visit that specific showroom to be in their draw to win, visit them all and be in the draw to win them all!

So read on and see what’s on offer, and why not use the prize suite to plan your event. A reminder that exhibitors may have different regulations for entering their draw so be sure to check with showroom staff on the event day!

Saturday Indesign Prize List:

LAUFEN basin SONAR by Patricia Urquiola
Reece
Richmond Precinct

RRP Approx $1,387

The Sonar Collection from LAUFEN brings together cutting-edge material technology with a stunning design, sure to be the showpiece of any modern bathroom. Pushing the boundaries of what is possible in bathroom design, Patricia Urquiola has designed a truly unique range that features thin edges and geometric texture. The Sonar Counter Basin showcases a stunning textured exterior only possible through the use of LAUFEN’s SaphirKeramik material.

To enter the giveaway, all you need to do is attend the Reece and Neolith Saturday Indesign event and capture an incredible moment. Snap a photo during the event and make sure to tag both @Reecebathrooms and @NeolithOfficial when you share it on Instagram.

Bespoke Stone Plinth
Neolith
Richmond Precinct

RRP Approx $900

As part of the Saturday Indesign experience, Neolith are creating custom one-off plinths crafted from the inimitable material collection. One lucky winner will take home one of these creations, capturing a truly unique product that encapsulates the best of design.

To enter this giveaway, all you need to do is attend the Reece and Neolith Saturday Indesign event and capture an incredible moment. Snap a photo during the event and make sure to tag both @Reecebathrooms and @NeolithOfficial when you share it on Instagram.

Work from home package
Aspect Furniture
CBD Precinct

RRP Approx $3500

With the prevailing norm of hybrid working, seize the opportunity to win the ultimate work-from-home station furnished by Aspect Furniture with sustainable materials from our esteemed partners.

This includes:

Move chair with arms, upholstered by Camira.

Sit 2 stand Desk, your choice from our sit 2 stand range, specified by the winner.

With monitor arm and soft wiring kit, and Autex/Camira Upholstered screen if desired.

To enter, simply tour their showroom and pop your business card in the drawer. The prize will be drawn on Tuesday the 5th of September.

Zanat Touch Bowl or Platter
K5
Collingwood/Fitzroy Precinct

RRP Approx $250

The Touch range by Zanat and Studioilse have been crafted as an antidote to the digitalisation of the world. They are rich and evocative pieces that can add warmth and tactility to the experience of cooking and eating at home. The platters and bowls in walnut are finished only with bee’s wax, which is a natural food proof wood finish that can be refreshed from time to time at home.

The lucky winner can select one bowl of their choice from the selection in the showroom.

Sylvestrina (Light)
Ajar
Collingwood/Fitzroy Precinct

RRP Approx $805

The Sylvestrina lamp is a portable lamp that playfully reimagines lamps of centuries past. Freed from the moorings of electric wires, Sylvestrina’s discreet circular base needs little surface area to house a rechargeable battery. Simply press the outer tube down to activate the switch, adjusting accordingly, to full or medium strength. 

$1000 Camerich Gift Voucher
Camerich
Richmond

RRP Approx $1000

Ever dreamed of having a piece of the Camerich furniture collection in your house? With their timeless and contemporary modern designs, including a variety of modular designer sofas in U Shape, L Shape, Armless, Armed, Chaise, and Daybed styles… Well now’s your chance!

To win this amazing voucher, simply take a photo by the media wall, follow, and tag @camerichau on social media. The winner will be announced after the show.

Little World, art by Maricor Maricar
Signature Floors
CBD

RRP Approx $240

Get your hands on this exquisite hand-painted and embroidered artwork, created by the talented artists at Maricor Maricar. This one-off piece is truly magical and a beautiful work of art.
Once you set your eyes on the work of Maricor Maricar, they will be your new favourite for all things embroidery, stop motion animation, hand crafted props and custom lettering.

$1000 Jackalope Hotel Mornington Peninsula Gift Voucher
How. & Autex Acoustics 
CBD / Southbank

RRP Approx $1000

Set on a pristine vineyard amid the world-renowned Mornington Peninsula wine region, intoxicating rural acreage frames a luxury hotel, unique in both destination and design. If you are lucky enough to win this fantastic prize, make sure you check out the incredible AV systems that were fitted by HOW.’s partner ProAV.

Voom Side Table by Adam Goodrum
TAIT
Collingwood/Fitzroy Precinct

RRP Approx $957

Soft curves and a hint of Australian nostalgia emerge as subtle considerations in Tait’s latest design collaboration with Industrial Designer, Adam Goodrum. Unique in design, the Voom Collection, is a fusion of soft form, versatility and modularity, with the highest quality manufacturing processes considered from end to end to create sustainable pieces, designed to last a lifetime both indoors and out.

1 of 3 “Icons” by Natalie Rosin
Jardan
Richmond

RRP Approx $220 – $330

You, your friend, and even your mother could each win one of three iconic Australian sculptures, inspired by the Byron Bay Lighthouse and the Devils Marbles in the Northern Territory, crafted by ceramicist Natalie Rosin, who has beautifully captured the essence of Australia’s iconic landscapes and buildings.

All you have to do is be in the showroom when the prize is announced on the night, between 4:00 – 6:00pm!

Trip to London
Thinking Works
Richmond Precinct

If you’re feeling like the only person not having a Europe summer at the moment, fear not, Thinking Works have got just what you need! They’re giving away a trip to Clerkenwell Design Week in London, in May 2024 to see the latest in Sustainable Product Design, for one lucky visitor of their showroom. The prize includes return economy airfares and 7 nights of accommodation for one person.

Join the Thinking Works team at the Shaw Contract showroom in Richmond throughout the day and complete an entry form for your chance to win. Be there between 4-6pm to hear the winner announced!

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Our full event schedule, including talks, timed events, catering and activations, is on its way. Be the first to know when it’s dropped by completing your free registration today. 

Find out more information via our event page or reach out to events@indesign.com.au with any questions. We can’t wait to see you at #saturdayindesign!

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