Expressions of interest are now open for the ninth iteration of Melbourne Design Week, taking place across Melbourne and Victoria from 15 to 25 May 2025. Designers, studios and collectives are invited to submit their ideas for events, talks, exhibitions, workshops and more for the festival’s state-wide program, including the Melbourne Art Book Fair.
The annual 11-day festival is an important national platform for designers, industry and enthusiasts to come together and share innovative ideas, show new work, connect with industry and imbed themselves within Victoria’s design community. The state-wide program features events held at the National Gallery of Victoria, alongside ateliers, studios, retail spaces, universities, galleries, gardens and public spaces throughout Melbourne and regional Victoria.
Melbourne Design Week is an initiative of the Victorian Government through Creative Victoria and delivered by the NGV. Since its inception, the program has grown in scope and scale – from just under 100 programs in 2017 to over 350 in 2024. Over 100,000 people attended this year’s festival, making it Australia’s largest design event.
From 16 to 18 May, next year’s Melbourne Art Book Fair will mark the festival’s eleventh anniversary. Since launching in 2015, the Melbourne Art Book Fair has brought together publishers, writers and designers to showcase and launch some of the region’s best publications at venues across Melbourne and Victoria, including the National Gallery of Victoria, bookshops, galleries, libraries, community centres and public gardens. Held within NGV’s Great Hall, the iconic Stallholder Fair gives visitors the opportunity to explore and buy unique printed matter from the best local and international publishers and designers.
Director of NGV Tony Ellwood said, “In 2025 we are delighted to present Melbourne Design Week, an important national platform that celebrates our rich and diverse Australian design community. Our sector has enthusiastically embraced the festival since its inception, and we can’t wait to share another thought-provoking program in 2025.”
Expressions of interest are now open and close Monday 20 January 2025. Visit here to register.
Source: Architecture - architectureau
