Indesign Director’s Soiree 2013

Now firmly established as one of the most important events on the Indesign events calendar, the annual Indesign Director’s Soiree took place at Catalina in Sydney last week.

BY owen Lynch

August 21st, 2013

On the eve of Sydney Indesign: The Experience, this VIP invitation-only event marked the official commencement of Sydney Indesign’s expanded three day program. Indesign Media Asia Pacific’s CEO and Publisher, Raj Nandan, hosted 200 guests at Catalina, Rose Bay, bringing together key industry figures and influencers, recognising the diversity and strength within the local design, construction and supply communities. International guests included Marie and Annica Eklund from Bolon, Sweden, British architect Asif Khan and Singapore’s Nathan Yong.

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