Want a sneak-peek of what’s coming up in Surry Hills? Look no further: we’ve rounded up the best of the precinct.
May 11th, 2022
Saturday Indesign is just under two weeks away and we can’t wait. With a packed schedule that includes design previews, industry talks, pop-ups and installations, don’t forget to register now. With our exhibiting showrooms all located conveniently across CBD, Alexandria, and Waterloo, the best of design is at your doorstep.
Want a sneak-peek of what’s coming up in Surry Hills? Look no further: we’ve rounded up the best of the precinct, with exhibitors dedece, Wilkhahn, Savage Design and Fred International all putting on a show. Here’s what you can look forward to:
Full factory tour immersion
If you love Australian manufacturing as much as we do, then we have just the activation for you. Savage Design together with Sussex will celebrate their proud heritage and history of local Australian manufacturing. Join them for an immersive factory tour experience. Simply head over to the Savage Design showroom to join in.

Win, win, win!
WIN big with exhibitions including, Dedece which is giving away an iconic Eero Saarinen-designed Saarinen Side Table from Knoll. Simply visit the dedece showroom at Saturday Indesign and scan the QR code to enter the draw.

Or, if you’re feeling competitive, take out the top title in Wilkhahn’s Saturday Indesign Ping Pong tournament not to mention the trophy: a FS Swivel Chair.
Fuel your journey
Throughout the day your Surry Hills precinct exhibitors will be serving some top notch hospitality to fuel you through the day. Check out some of the tastiest time events on offer at Saturday Indesign including:
Wake up with Wilkhahn
Post your votes and head over to the Wilkhahn showroom for coffee and pastries.
9:00am-11:00am
Hosted by: Wilkhahn Asia Pacific
74 Wentworth Ave, Sydney

An Italian breakfast with Fred
Start the day with breakfast the Italian way.
10:00am-12:00pm
Hosted by: Fred International
61 Nickson Street, Surry Hills
An Afternoon of European Delights
Epitomising the relaxing European lifestyle, Fred International serves up hospitality all afternoon from their showroom.
12:00pm-5:00pm
Hosted by: Fred International
61 Nickson Street, Surry Hills

Seltzer Time!
Enjoy Sparkling Margarita Seltzers as you experience Savage Design and Sussex Taps’ immersive factory tour
2:00pm-4:00pm
Hosted by: Savage Design
236a Riley St, Surry Hills
Getting around on the day
Thanks to our transport partners, Neolith, each exhibitor location is connected by our free all-day hop-on hop-off bus loop. Event handbooks and interactive maps will be available on the day.

Register today for your chance to go in the running for our prize pool of over $20,000. See you there, 21 May.
We can’t wait to see you at #saturdayindesign however don’t forget that 21 May is also the federal election. Saturday Indesign recommends registering for a postal vote or find your closest pre-polling place to make sure you don’t miss out on any of the design action.

Find out what’s happening in our other Saturday Indesign precincts: Alexandria, Waterloo, CBD.
Key event details:
Saturday Indesign
21 May
9am-5pm
Key design locations across Sydney Free to attend!
Register now at www.saturdayindesign.com
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