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Reporting from a whirlwind Melbourne Design Week

Reporting from a whirlwind Melbourne Design Week

What a week! With so many events still to come, Jan Henderson gives us a taste of what the 2025 edition has been like so far.

Volker Haug awarded Melbourne Design Week Prize

Volker Haug awarded Melbourne Design Week Prize

The announcement of Volker Haug as this year’s recipient of the Melbourne Design Week Prize starts the event on a high note.

Hundreds of events planned as Melbourne Design Week returns

Hundreds of events planned as Melbourne Design Week returns

Melbourne design Week is just around the corner and here’s a glimpse of what to expect!

London-based Nipa Doshi heads to Melbourne for NGV Women in Design Commission on IWD

London-based Nipa Doshi heads to Melbourne for NGV Women in Design Commission on IWD

The National Gallery of Victoria (NGV) has announced Nipa Doshi as the recipient of the 2025 MECCA x NGV Women in Design Commission.

A bonanza of art as NGV Triennial opens its doors

A bonanza of art as NGV Triennial opens its doors

The NGV Triennial of 2023 has arrived in Melbourne and runs until April 2024 with a wide-ranging display of works.

India Mahdavi and Daniel Emma soak the NGV International with sumptuous colour

India Mahdavi and Daniel Emma soak the NGV International with sumptuous colour

NGV has done it once again, securing the internationally renowned India Mahdavi to design its latest major exhibition. Meanwhile, Daniel Emma studio takes over the NGV Kids gallery. All in all, it makes for an outstanding exhibition visit at NGV International.

The Design Wall at NGV is epic, here is how Hassell designed it

The Design Wall at NGV is epic, here is how Hassell designed it

With raw, elemental features, Design Wall 2023 honours Melbourne’s vibrant product design scene and encapsulates a commitment to sustainability.

Simone LeAmon’s and Ewan McEoin’s aspirations for Australian design

Simone LeAmon’s and Ewan McEoin’s aspirations for Australian design

Securing and now celebrating Australian design’s place in the world are design curators, Simone LeAmon and Ewan McEoin.

Simone LeAmon’s and Ewan McEoin’s big ambitions for Australian design

Simone LeAmon’s and Ewan McEoin’s big ambitions for Australian design

As NGV’s top design curators, Simone LeAmon and Ewan McEoin have big dreams for the design sector. And they’re coming at it with energy and ambition.

After 10 years, Melbourne Now is coming back

After 10 years, Melbourne Now is coming back

It’s back, bigger and brighter than ever. The clock is ticking and Melbourne Now is certain to make a sensational impact when it opens on 24 March 2023.

Rigg Design Prize returns with advertising in the spotlight

Rigg Design Prize returns with advertising in the spotlight

The Rigg Design Prize returns with a new focus on advertising and communication design. Let’s find out what NGV has in store for us this year.

Why we love Helen Kontouris: 5 designs for all time

Why we love Helen Kontouris: 5 designs for all time

Leanne Amodeo rounds up the Indesign team’s favourite Helen Kontouris designs.