Victoria is host to a multitude of design and innovation events, festivals and expos – from signature annual events such as Melbourne Spring Fashion Week and the State of Design Festival.
This broad spectrum of events provides the necessary arena to evoke discussion, encourage design-led thinking and creativity, inspire and educate while showcasing Victoria’s design excellence and innovation.
If you would like to feature an upcoming design related event, please click on submit an event. A representative from Design Victoria will be in contact. Please note that events must be submitted a minimum of two (2) weeks in advance.
Events
Screen Worlds
The story of film, television and digital culture, a world first exhibition celebrating moving image.
20 September, 2009
- 30 June, 2011
Federation Square,
Melbourne
Mary and Max: The Exhibition
The first animated feature film from Academy Award Winner® Adam Elliot, will be the subject of a free exhibition at ACMI.
2 March, 2010
- 10 June, 2010
Gallery 2, ACMI,
Federation Square,
Melbourne
Energy Management in Practice
Come to grips with your energy footprint, and find ways to be more efficient and cut energy costs.
2 March, 2010
- 27 April, 2010
Melbourne
Water Management in Practice
Make your business more profitable and competitive by reducing energy consumption and greenhouse emissions.
9 March, 2010
- 24 March, 2010
Melbourne
iSpyStyle Fashion Careers Workshops
Real tips, advice from a panel of industry experts about creative & business careers in fashion.
13 March, 2010
Whitehouse Institute of Design,
Level 5, 672 Bourke St,
Melbourne
Preparing a Design Brief
Intended for those needing to brief a designer for a project.
15 March, 2010
Ground Floor 365 Little Collins St,
Melbourne
Designing Demand
This half day workshop will cover all the aspects that a design manager or studio owner needs to market their services.
15 March, 2010
Business Centre 365 Little Collins St,
Melbourne
Fashion Law Seminar: The New Frontier
Covering issues faced by fashion brands when promoting their products using the internet and social networking sites.
16 March, 2010
Level 25, 525 Collins Street, Melbourne
The Art of Authentic Engagement
The latest Place Making trends and best practice including case studies from around the country and abroad
16 March, 2010
Abbotsford Convent,
1 Hellier Street,
Abbotsford
Developing a business case for design
The workshop shows attendees how to prepare a business case for design when approaching new clients
17 March, 2010
Business Centre 365 Little Collins St,
Melbourne
Adobe InDesign and eBook
The start of a new year is a good time to reflect on our existing habits, workflows and try to improve them for the months to come.
17 March, 2010
1000 £ BEND,
361 Little Lonsdale Street,
NBAA Breakfast
How People can be the key to Business Sustainability?
18 March, 2010
Rydges Bell City Ballroom,
205 Bell St,
Preston
LMFF Marketing Breakfast
L'Oréal Melbourne Fashion Festival hosts a breakfast session on the future of marketing.
18 March, 2010
Grand Ballroom,
Sofitel Melbourne on Collins,
Melbourne
Portable presents Refinery29
New York’s most forward-thinking online fashion publication
18 March, 2010
Penthouse Mouse,
27 Collins Street,
Melbourne
LMFF Business Seminar
To discover the art of survival in tough times you cannot afford to miss the 2010 L’Oréal Melbourne Fashion Festival Business Seminar.
19 March, 2010
Sofitel Melbourne on Collins,
Melbourne
Design in Business Strategy
Helps SMEs understand how design can be integrated into their business strategy.
25 March, 2010
Business Centre 365 Little Collins St,
Melbourne
One page business plan
Helps graphic designers develop a business plan that is concise & useable in the management of a studio
25 March, 2010
Business Centre 365 Little Collins St,
Melbourne
Drawing Out 2010
A trans-disciplinary conference addressing drawing as a way of thinking and communicating in the 21st century.
7 April, 2010
- 9 April, 2010
RMIT Storey Hall,
Melbourne
V21 AIMIA Victoria Conference
Meet the new generation digital business models. Presented by AIMIA Victoria.
15 April, 2010
Waterfront Venues,
Docklands,
Melbourne
Know Your Plastics
Learn the plastics ‘language’ and gain a sound overview of all aspects of plastics processing and manufacturing.
21 April, 2010
Melbourne
Does My Brand Look Big in This?
Banish design dilemmas. Understand what your logo, advertising and communications need to succeed and what to avoid.
20 May, 2010
Royal Geelong Yacht Club,
Geelong
Does My Brand Look Big in This?
Design dilemmas? Understand what your logo, advertising & communication need to succeed.
1 June, 2010
William Angliss Institute,
555 La Trobe St,
Melbourne
Introduction to Export
Ensure you have the essential skills to prepare your business for export and choosing the right partners.
1 June, 2010
Melbourne
ACMI - Melbourne Winter Masterpieces
Tim Burton: The art and imagination of the most fantastical filmmaker of our time
24 June, 2010
- 10 October, 2010
ACMI,
Federation Square,
Melbourne
Design Beginnings Workshops
Styling, Fashion & Interior to develop skills to convey ideas to paper & develop portfolios.
28 June, 2010
- 9 July, 2010
Whitehouse Institute of Design,
Level 4/672 Bourke St ,
Melbourne
Alternative Practices in Design
RMIT Design Archives and Design Research Institute's Geoplaced Knowledge.Deadline for abstracts: 21 Dec 2009
9 July, 2010
RMIT University,
Melbourne
3rd Annual Gertrude St Projection Festival
Melbourne’s free walk, ride, drive through outdoor gallery celebrates community and projection art.2010 theme, Me.You.Us.
9 July, 2010
- 18 July, 2010
Gertrude St,
Fitzroy
Know your Audience
Identify your target audiences. Learn how to focus your attention on your most profitable customer segments.
24 August, 2010
Royal Geelong Yacht Club,
Geelong
UX Australia 2010
This design conference, will cover a range of topics about how to design great experiences for people.
25 August, 2010
- 27 August, 2010
Langham Hotel,
Southbank,
Melbourne
Know your Audience
Identify your target audiences. Focus your attention on your most profitable customer segments.
30 August, 2010
William Angliss Institute,
555 La Trobe St
Building Better Relationships
How to use the new tools that make it easy to stay top of mind with your customers.
11 November, 2010
Royal Geelong Yacht Club,
Geelong
Building Better Relationships
How to use the new tools that make it easy to stay top of mind with your customers.
16 November, 2010
William Angliss Institute,
555 La Trobe St Melbourne