State of Design Festival

State of Design Festival showcases Victoria’s best designers and creative teams, and businesses using innovative design. Learn how design can lead business, industry and society towards a better future.

BY jesse

April 4th, 2011

Design:Made:Trade 16-19 July 2009
Royal Exhibition Building, Melbourne
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Design Capital 16-17 July 2009
BMW The Edge – Federation Square, Melbourne
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