Claim CPD Points by attending seminars at designEX and Form & Function. Continuing Professional Development (CPD) requirements in NSW apply to licensed builders and swimming pool builders. As part of this ongoing professional development program, & attendees to a seminar at either designEX or Form & Function will be entitled to claim 1 CPD Point, granted as part of 'Learning Category 1.' To claim your point(s) simply keep hold of your seminar ticket and receipt, take it to the show office where it will be stamped and your attendance verified.
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designEX is proud to announce that the 2008 Event is CO2 free™ thanks to a partnership with Carbon Planet.
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, ARTWORK AND LANDSCAPE DESIGN.
| Thursday 10 April 2008 | 10.00am – 7.00pm |
| Friday 11 April 2008 | 9.30am – 6.00pm |
| Saturday 12 April 2008 | 9.30am – 5.00pm |
Sydney Convention & Exhibition Centre, Darling Harbour Map »
Entry for designEX is free for PRE-REGISTERED professionals. If you register at the exhibition an entry fee of $20 will apply. Registration Closed.
Don’t miss the opportunity to engage with some of the most progressive local and international design professionals as they tackle some of the hottest themes in the design industry. Seminar timetable »
The shows are business events that are trade focused, therefore persons under the age of 16, are not permitted. A complimentary crèche service is available on show days.
Free Student Day Saturday 12th April 2008
The organisers of designEX and Form & Function would like to inform all Architectural and Design Students that the show will now ONLY be open to students on the SATURDAY 12th APRIL 2008.
Please be aware that no students will be allowed free entry on the Thursday 10th and Friday 11th April. If students wish to attend the event on Thursday or Friday they MUST be accompanied by one registered professional per student and a fee of $20 per student will apply. Entry Passes can be purchased at the information desk located in the foyer of the show.
For further information please contact 02 8923 8343 or 02 8923 8313
Many elements make up the designEX experience, making it the only design event in Australia that the industry can really count on.
Interior Design Awards
The achievements of Australia’s world-class interior designers and architects will be recognised and celebrated at the 2008 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 11th April 2008, is the social highlight of designEX. Watch this space for more information and to book tickets.
Learn more about the 2007 Interior Design Awards: www.interiordesignawards.com.au
Interior Trends
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. The exhibition is an exquisite display of fabrics for curtains and soft furnishings, maintaining its unique identity as Australia’s best fabric showcase. More »
Form & Function
PLAN TO BE A PART OF IT
Returning to Sydney in 2008 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. More »
2008 RAIA National Conference
The 2008 National Conference for The Royal Australian Institute of Architects will be co-located with designEX and Form & Function at the Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre. Delegates will visit designEX and Form & Function as an essential element of the RAIA conference.
New for 2008 - Design Through Time – a walkthrough celebrating the best in design over the past 20 years
A special feature for 2008, take a walk through this unique Australian design precinct. This spectacular entry portal to the exhibition showcases the very best in Australian design over the past 20 years. Curated by a number of industry professionals, gain a once in a lifetime insight into how design has developed over the past 20 years.
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. An interactive and inspiration series of seminars and workshops designed to create discussion and debate around the latest hot topics in design.
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 welcomes 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.
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Champagne and Oyster Bar
After a successful preview in Melbourne 2007, the Champagne and Oyster Bar will be unveiled in Sydney in line with celebrating 20 years of design excellence. Meet with clients and colleagues over a glass of bubbly and a shucked oyster at this year’s chic and stylish 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.
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Latitude
designEX continues its support of up-and-coming design and innovation in this 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. This cutting edge feature, designed by students of Enmore and curated by Monument and Home Beautiful will be one of the highlights of designEX 2008. Images from 2007»
New Product Awards
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.
Click here to see the 2007 new product award winners »
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Interior Trends – new look interactive feature area
A brand new concept for 2008 developed to compliment the celebrations of design excellence. Interior Trends will include a true masterpiece in interiors showcasing an opulent and dramatic display of spectacular and innovative fabrics and interior essentials.
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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