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Melbourne Design Week

Led by designers: Casting a curatorial eye across Melbourne Design Week

Led by designers: Casting a curatorial eye across Melbourne Design Week

Curator, writer and educator Kate Goodwin was in town for Melbourne Design Week. Here, she reflects on how light-touch organising and designer-led spaces created some of the most impactful, distinctive exhibitions.

Living small, thinking circular

Living small, thinking circular

Joanne Odisho has been named the 2026 Australian Furniture Design Award winner for Mod-u, a modular lighting system made from eggshell composites and bio-filament.

Ruth Allen and Nicole Lawrence bring shared material intelligence to Melbourne Design Week

Ruth Allen and Nicole Lawrence bring shared material intelligence to Melbourne Design Week

At r.a.g.e Hot Glass Studio, the glass artist and furniture designer will trace the making of two sculptural wall sconces through live glassblowing, discussion and process-led collaboration.

Melbourne Design Week 2026 expands design’s role

Melbourne Design Week 2026 expands design’s role

From robotics and Blak design to food, furniture and climate-responsive sportswear, Australia’s largest design event will return in May with more than 400 events across Melbourne.

The future of urban liveability

The future of urban liveability

At Melbourne Design Week, Plus Studio brought together planners, designers and local government voices to unpack the realities of urban densification.

Adam Markowitz: Architect, maker, advocate

Adam Markowitz: Architect, maker, advocate

Architect, designer and craftsman Adam Markowitz bridges the worlds of architecture and fine furniture, blending precision, generosity and advocacy to strengthen Australia’s craft and design community.

Australian Furniture Design Award 2026 registrations open

Australian Furniture Design Award 2026 registrations open

Stylecraft and NGV call for furniture and lighting designs addressing small-space living, with $20,000 prize and commercial development opportunity.

Call for entries: Melbourne Design Week 2026 marks a decade of design excellence

Call for entries: Melbourne Design Week 2026 marks a decade of design excellence

Celebrating ten years of creative impact, Melbourne Design Week 2026 invites designers, studios, and collectives to submit expressions of interest for its statewide program and the Melbourne Art Book Fair.

Ross Didier’s latest collection is inspired by one of nature’s ancient rituals

Ross Didier’s latest collection is inspired by one of nature’s ancient rituals

Curvaceous, spiraling forms tell a story of organic precision and artful engineering

Adelaide launches its first dedicated Design Week this August

Adelaide launches its first dedicated Design Week this August

Adelaide will debut its first city-wide design festival – every*where: Adelaide Design Week – from 20th to 24th August 2025.

Intricacy, intimacy and imagination: Ross Didier’s ANTHROPOCENE

Intricacy, intimacy and imagination: Ross Didier’s ANTHROPOCENE

Fine art that informs commercial design has authenticity and soul, and Ross Didier is at the forefront of creativity that is infused with passion.

Your highlights from Melbourne Design Week 2025

Your highlights from Melbourne Design Week 2025

Well, it’s done and dusted for another year but what a major success and influential event it was! Here are some standout exhibitions and installations for 2025.