Countdown to designEX

The 2009 designEX fair opens next week.

April 22nd, 2009

Capturing the passion of design professionals across Australasia for 21 years, the 2009 designEX fair showcases the latest trends and innovations in contemporary design and interior architecture.

This year, designEX returns to Melbourne with the new textiles feature – Kaleidoscope – sitting alongside the favourites of the Latitude platform for emerging designers and the D4S (design for sustainability) showcase.

The fair has attracted more than 35 speakers for its international seminar series, presenting on over 20 different subjects. Celebrated Danish Architect Bjarke Ingels of the multi-award winning practice, BIG, will be the keynote speaker.

Visit designex.info for the full schedule of presentations and to purchase tickets from $65. Pre-register before 5pm on 29 April for free entry to designEX.

Click here to view a preview of some of the exhibitors.

30 April – 2 May, Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre

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