About

State of Design Festival is the public face of the Victorian Government Design Victoria Strategy.

Established in 2004, the Festival is now an annual event. Australian Exhibitions & Conferences will deliver the Festival in 2010.

State of Design Festival increases the awareness of the value of design and showcases how design generates innovation, promotes sustainability and adds value to business and society. Festival programs demonstrate and broadly communicate how the Victorian and Australian design profession can improve living conditions, create sustainable development opportunities, and generate new and innovative products and services; in turn, providing economic benefit for the state of Victoria.

By communicating to Victorian, Australian and international audiences, the Festival promotes a deeper understanding of design capability and value.

The 2010 State of Design Festival will take place from 14 – 25 July throughout metropolitan Melbourne, and regional centres around Victoria.

More than 130,000 people are expected to experience one or more of the 75 events across the Festival’s four main programs:

Design Capital / Business Seminar Series