DESIGN: MADE: TRADE creates new opportunities for emerging studios Ute Design, Arko Letterbox DESIGN: MADE: TRADE, a bespoke design event within Decor + Design will be back for the second year, representing a curated forum of the country’s best creative talent. This year’s showcase will include products from a diverse range of design disciples, from textile, furniture, lighting to graphic design. Design: Made: Trade will be held at the iconic Melbourne Exhibition Centre, from 10-13 July 2014 and incorporates two new satellite start-up features, Design: Bazaar and Wall St. Design: Made: Trade has become a hot spot for emerging designers, with outstanding trade opportunities. The event acts as a platform to help develop business partnerships and give designers the chance for profile elevation. Exhibitors in DESIGN: MADE: TRADE include Greg and Brian from Sawdust Design, who design and produce unique handmade furniture, Anne- Clare from Anaca Studio, who creates a range of furniture and accessories using forestry certified timbers and other sustainable materials, and Brisbane based duo Rhys Thomas and Kristie Lahey from Nooko&co, whose Wedge, Tube and Fold collection offers Australian designed and made furniture that reflects the way we live, plus more. Nooko&co, Fold Desk Sawdust, Plyable Anaca Studio, Tetra Table & Stool DESIGN: Bazaar is a new initiative, designed for small studios, who are producing micro production runs with original design work across home interior products, ceramics, lighting, furniture and surface artists. The new feature presents an opportunity for these studios to participate in a high profile design event and be exposed to a large trade and retailer audience. Alongside this exciting showcase is Wall St, a unique platform for textile designers and surface artists, looking to showcase large format visuals and original bespoke work. In addition to a diverse and inspiring range of products to view, visitors to Decor + Design will have the opportunity to extend their knowledge by attending the International Seminar Series. This year’s line up includes a number of engaging seminars including Design Colour Trends for Interiors 2015 and Beyond by Victoria Redshaw (UK), Ethical Green Design by Kari Whitman (USA) and How to Create Interiors with Personality by Kishani Perera (USA). What: DECOR + DESIGN SHOW 2014 FURNITEX 2014 Where: When: Melbourne Exhibition Centre, Southbank Thursday 10 July: 10am-5pm Friday 11 July: 10am-5pm Saturday 12 July: 10am-4pm Sunday 13 July: 10am-3pm Informa Exhibitions Contact Informa: 03 8672 1200 or [email protected]@informa.com www.decordesignshow.com.au www.furnitex.com.auwww.decordesign.com.au Event Organiser: Exhibitor Information: Web: Applications are now open to take part in DESIGN: Bazaar and Wall St. For all inquiries, please contact Group Exhibitor Director, Joel Cooper on (03) 8672 1224 or email [email protected]. - Ends For media information and images contact: Simone Larmer or Janete Sampaio at Double Edge PR, Tel. 02 9957 1352 or email [email protected] or [email protected]
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