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designEX is the leading national forum from which suppliers will launch the latest products in the areas of commercial and residential furniture - both contemporary and traditional - flooring, carpets and rugs, bathroom ware and fittings, architectural hardware, kitchen appliances, window treatments, tiles, surface finishes, decorative accessories and artwork.
 Many elements make up the designEX experience, making it the only design event in Australia that the industry can really count on.
Thursday 19 April
Friday 20 April
Saturday 21 April |
10.00am – 7.00pm
9.30am – 6.00pm
9.30am – 5.00pm |
| Melbourne Exhibition and Convention Centre, Southbank Map » |
Entry for designEX is free for PRE-REGISTERED professionals. If you register at the exhibition an entry fee of $20 will apply. Pre-registration has now closed.
When pre-registering for Interior Trends Market Week or designEX, you will automatically receive access to the other event - you do not need to register for both events.
CPD Points
 Registered building practitioners can now claim 3 Continuing Professional Development (CPD) points simply by attending designEX this year. Simply get your visitor badge stamped on entry to the exhibition!
The shows are business events that are trade focused, therefore persons under the age of 16, are not permitted.
A complimentary creche service is available on show days
Babies and Toddlers
dmg world media recommends that parents of babies not take their pram/stroller into the exhibition, preferring either that they use the crèche service (free) or use the free pouches/backpacks provided from the crèche.
If you choose to ignore this advice, you are required to complete a form at the show and in doing so agree to accept full responsibility for the safety and security of the pram/stroller and child within the pram/stroller, and indemnify dmg world media against any potential claims relating to the use of a pram or stroller within the venue. dmg shall not be liable for Claims made by any person (including without limitation, any Visitor, any other exhibitor at the show, the operator of the Venue or any government department or agency), as a result of the acts or omissions of the visitor, Exhibitor, its employees, servants, agents or licensees or anyone else engaged by or acting through or at the request of the Exhibitor (including as a result of the negligence of any of those people).
Interior Design Awards
  The achievements of Australia’s world-class interior designers and architects will be recognised and celebrated at the 2007 Interior Design Awards. The awards are a partnership event for designEX, the Design Institute of Australia and Artichoke magazine.
The awards presentation ceremony and dinner, which will be held on Friday 20th April 2007, is the social highlight of designEX. Awards Dinner booking form » 76 kb pdf
Interior Trends Market Week
 The most opulent fabrics from Australia’s leading fabric importers and wholesalers will be beautifully displayed as part of the official exhibition of the Textile Distributors Association of Australia, Interior Trends Market Week. The exhibition is an exquisite display of fabrics for curtains and soft furnishings, maintaining its unique identity as Australia’s best fabric showcase.
Form & Function
 Returning to Melbourne in 2007 following successful launches in Melbourne 2005 and Sydney 2006, Form & Function is the industry forum for architecture and building. Staged in partnership with The Royal Australian Institute of Architects and co-located with designEX, Form & Function will showcase products and services for the exterior architectural, building, construction and engineering industries.
RAIA National Conference
 The 2007 National Conference for The Royal Australian Institute of Architects will be co-located with designEX and Form & Function at the Melbourne Exhibition and Convention Centre. Delegates will visit designEX and Form & Function as an essential element of the RAIA conference.
International Seminar Series
 The latest in design will be discussed as part of the inspirational designEX International Seminar Series. Informative and fascinating speakers from Australia and abroad will discuss the most up-to-date ideas and latest trends in the design world.
Seminar timetable »
At lunch with…
Introducing a new series of interactive workshop-style lunches will run alongside the designEX International Seminar Series, offering an opportunity to dine with the biggest names in the design industry to discuss, debate and be inspired by the latest hot topics in a smaller and more intimate setting.
The Outdoor Room with Jamie Durie™ and Electrolux.
 A collaboration with Jamie Durie, the Outdoor Room is a fresh, modern concept that takes a traditional interior setting outside and welcoming the exterior in, essentially blurring the lines between the outdoors and the indoors.
In an emerging market where architects, specifiers and interior designers are looking at making a difference, the notion of outdoor living is a key part of today’s modern exteriors and this trend will be showcased in a dynamic area of the exhibition.
Product Sponsors
Champagne and Oyster Bar
Meet with clients and colleagues over a glass of bubbly and a shucked oyster at this year’s chic and stylish new feature, the designEX Champagne and Oyster Bar. Centrally located in the main boulevard of the exhibition, this beautiful bar offers a place to sit back and relax in a luxurious atmosphere of refined elegance.
Latitude
designEX continues its support of up-and-coming design and innovation in the impressive and cutting edge exhibition space, Latitude.
Brought to you by MONUMENT and Home Beautiful, promising young Australian designers will be given the opportunity to display their work in an interactive and stylish environment and reveal their talents to the industry. |
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New Product Showcase
The hottest new products and innovations in design will feature in a stylish new display area giving visitors the opportunity to be inspired and enthused by the latest creations the design world has to offer. Each product will be taken from exhibiting companies at the show and will be previewed in a direct mail piece that will be sent to all pre-registered visitors to the show.
Interior Trends Market Week Fashion Café
 One of the highlights of the show will be the Interior Trends Market Week Fashion Café –
a café with a difference! Complete with models draped in the latest colour and fabric combinations, fashion parades will be held each day giving visitors the fantastic opportunity to relax while viewing inspirational new fabric collections from Australia’s leading fabric houses.
Sustainable Product Feature
NEW for 2007!
 Along with Victoria’s Design for Sustainability Partnership, an initiative of Sustainability Victoria, designEX is showcasing a selection of the latest and most innovative sustainable products. This integrated area including a café will give you a chance to experience and interact with the latest sustainable products to hit the market.
Lighting Council Australia
 Lighting Council Australia – a forum of the Australian Electrical and Electronic Manufacturers’ Association – is the peak body representing Australia’s lighting industry. Lighting Council’s mission is to encourage the use of appropriately designed and manufactured high-quality lighting systems and components in the commercial, outdoor and industrial sectors.
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