Victoria’s Design Festival

Forget the design you think you know.

2008’s State of Design Festival program goes beyond the narrow definitions of design and reinterprets the impact design has on individuals, businesses, and communities across Melbourne, Victoria and the world.

Capitalising on the depth and scope of design talent available, Victoria’s design festival has something for everyone: design novices, professionals and even the uninitiated can get involved.

Experience lectures, exhibitions, walks, talks, shows, parties, moments, events – all offering conversations on design: what is it and what it means to us all.

The four key elements of the Festival are

	.	The Awards that recognise design excellence from within Victoria, presented with a showcase exhibition at Melbourne Museum 16th July – 3rd August 2008
		The design and business conference 16th – 18th July 2008
		The Festival cultural program 2008 16th – 24th July 2008
		The trade and wholesale showcase for innovative design brands 17th – 20th July 2008