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Melbourne Design Week 2024

Date: May 09, 2024
Category: Events and exhibitions
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Melbourne Design Week returns from 23 May – 2 June 2024 with the theme ‘Design the World You Want’. The program highlights the need for positive change and innovative design solutions to address complex global challenges.

With over 300 events to choose from, Melbourne Design Week is an opportunity to embrace design as a catalyst for change.


With thanks to National Gallery of Victoria and Creative Victoria for making this event possible.

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Image c/o Emily Wong

THE URBAN LANDSCAPE DESIGN CAKE COMPETITION

Saturday, 25 May 2024, 2pm – 4pm

Presenter: Cassandra Chilton

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REIMAGINING BIRRARUNG | DESIGN CONCEPTS FOR 2070

Wednesday, 29 May 2024, 2pm – 5.30pm

Presenter: Kirsten Bauer

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ADVENTURES IN DESIGNING WITH COUNTRY

Thursday, 30 May 2024, 5pm – 6.30pm

Presenter: Anne-Marie Pisani

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DEATH + DESIGN – TIME IMMEMORIAL

Saturday, 1 June 2024, 9.30am – 4pm

Presenter: Kirsten Bauer and Erwin Taal

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DESIGNING FOR DIVERSITY: CULTURAL PRACTICES OF MOURNING

Sunday, 2 June 2024, 1pm – 2pm

Presenter: Kirsten Bauer

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See the full program here

Screens representing local clans designed by James Gilliland for Aboriginal social housing. Image c/o Diana Snape
Genesis Lake Bunurong Memorial Park Image by Jonathan Lang for Southern Metropolitan Cemeteries Trust
Genesis Lake, Bunurong Memorial Park. Image by Jonathan Lang for Southern Metropolitan Cemeteries Trust