Trust us – you’ll want to craft your schedule to make sure you don’t miss out on any of these amazingly cool activities and events at this year’s Sydney Indesign!
August 9th, 2017
B2 District
[ALL DAY]
Luxmy Furniture Stop by Luxmy Furniture at B2 Studios for a chance to meet Caren Elliss, designer of the Splinter Collection.
Zenith Drop by Zenith at B2 Studios and feast on Pretzels and Glühwein to celebrate the arrival of Brunner to the Zenith family.
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12-3pm Mafi + Kebony by WOODOS Sit back, relax and unwind in the Mafi + Kebony by WOODOS Ski and Health Chalet. Take a break, grab a massage and enjoy Austrian fare with mulled wine.
4-4.30pm Schiavello Catch Gavin Harris with Schiavello to hear him share his inspiration behind the new Toku collection at this special installation.
4-5pm LiveLife Design Hunter Seminar: Talking ‘bout Your Generation. Ticketed event, hosted by Mafi + Kebony by WOODOS.
4-6pm Earp Bros Join Earp Bros in their brand new showroom for a glass of bubbles and socialise with the industry.
5-7pm B2 Studio Join us for a drink Up Late at B2 Studios – a Design Carnivale celebrating colour, play and pattern. Not to be missed!
5-10pm Mafi + Kebony by WOODOS. Party the night away with Mafi + Kebony by WOODOS at their moonlight cinema. Kick back and treat yourself to their fine wines and craft beers against the backdrop of some equally fine tunes.
6-late LightCo LightCo is hosting a VIP only party, during Up Late with good vibes, magic lighting sequences, canapes and refreshments. What better way to start your Friday afternoon? Invite only.
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The Alex District
[ALL DAY]
CDK Stone Indulge your appetite throughout the day courtesy of the guys at CDK Stone.
[SCHEDULED]
1-2pm LiveLife Design Hunter Seminar: Size and the City. Ticketed event, hosted at The Alex.
4-5pm WorkLife Seminar: Kitsch Please: Ticketed event, hosted at The Alex.
5-6pm thinkdzine Join thinkdzine as they launch the Cesar unit. Celebrating all things Italian, refreshments and catering will make you want to hail Cesar! refinement of experience.
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The Venue District
[ALL DAY]
NL Curated // Dutch Contemporary Design Want to know more about Dutch Design? Stop by the NL Curated space at The Venue for your chance to meet the Consul General of the Netherlands & his Dutch design team.
OBODO Don’t miss your opportunity to meet Hong Kong/Milan based designer Sean Dix, in attendance for SID17.
[SCHEDULED]
3pm Blu Dot Listen in with Medora Danz, SVP of Blu Dot in conversation with Indesign’s editors.
4pm ZIP Water Join ZIP Water at their pop-up bar on Friday evening as they tantalize your tastebuds with custom cocktails.
6-9pm The Venue Celebrate Up Late at The Venue. Dive straight into the latest offerings from across Australia and beyond. Sip champagne and enjoying the live entertainment on offer.
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Waterloo District
10am Cafe Culture + Insitu Kick-start your day with morning tea goodies at the Cafe Culture + Insitu Pop-up from 10am until the goodies run out! So, be quick!
12-1pm LiveLife Design Hunter Seminar: Design Identities of Australia. Ticketed event, hosted by Cafe Culture + Insitu.
2-3pm WorkLife Seminar: Mobile Working is the New Agile. Ticketed event, hosted by Cafe Culture + Insitu.
3-4pm Abey Australia, Cafe Culture + Insitu, Pure Concepts Join us for the city’s best aperitivo in our ultra-indulgent Waterloo precinct. Kick back and catch-up with familiar faces… And some new ones too!
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Satellite Location
11am WorkLife Seminar: Hot Enough to Hashtag. Ticketed event, hosted by Interstudio’s Showroom (Ground Floor, 79-83 Myrtle St Chippendale).
B2 District
[ALL DAY]
Luxmy Furniture Stop by Luxmy Furniture at B2 Studios for a chance to meet Caren Elliss, designer of the Splinter Collection.
Zenith Drop by Zenith at B2 Studios and feast on Pretzels and Glühwein to celebrate the arrival of Brunner to the Zenith family.
[SCHEDULED]
10-11am LightCo LightCo will welcome guests on the Saturday with exceptional Bloody Marys and Mimosas the perfect cure to last nights partying!
10-2pm Mafi + Kebony by WOODOS Sit back, relax and grab a massage in the Mafi Ski & Health Chalet.
12pm LightCo LightCo will delight guests with tasty bites from noon till early afternoon, as you take in the latest lighting innovations.
12-6pm Mafi + Kebony by WOODOS Kick back and treat yourself to Mafi + Kebony by WOODOS’ fine wines and craft beers against the backdrop of some equally fine tunes.
4-4.30pm Schiavello Catch Gavin Harris with Schiavello to hear him share his inspiration behind the new Toku collection at this special installation.
4.30pm Zenith Join Zenith as they announce the winner of an amazing prize – a return trip for two to the spa town of Baden-Baden nestled into Germany’s Black Forest, including four nights accommodation, and a tour of the Brunner facility close by.
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The Alex District
[ALL DAY]
CDK Stone Indulge your appetite throughout the day courtesy of the guys at CDK Stone.
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The Venue District
[ALL DAY]
NL Curated // Dutch Contemporary Design Want to know more about Dutch Design? Stop by the NL Curated space at The Venue for your chance to meet the Consul General of the Netherlands & his Dutch design team.
OBODO Don’t miss your opportunity to meet Hong Kong/Milan based designer Sean Dix, in attendance for SID17.
[SCHEDULED]
11am Blu Dot Listen in with Medora Danz, SVP of Blu Dot in conversation with Indesign’s editors.
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Waterloo District
10am Cafe Culture + Insitu Kick-start your day with morning tea goodies at the Cafe Culture + Insitu Pop-up from 10am until the goodies run out! So, be quick!
12-4pm Abey Australia Clifford from CakesbyCliff will do a cake demonstration to showcase Abey’s new metallic range in their Gareth Ashton Stile range.
3-4pm Abey Australia, Cafe Culture + Insitu, Pure Interiors Join us for the city’s best aperitivo in our ultra-indulgent Waterloo precinct. Kick back and catch-up with familiar faces…. And some new ones too!
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