Design Canberra Festival 2017

The busy period is in our sights, and we’ve got just the thing to make sure you tackle it with full gusto. Ignite your creative spark as you delve deep into Canberra’s thriving design scene when Design Canberra hits the capital this November.

Join Canberra’s leading creatives as they open their workspaces to celebrate the game changers that make Canberra’s design scene what it is today.

We’ve put together some of our top picks you won’t want to miss:

Design You Can Drink

We’re suckers for a good drop, and this November local artist Jing Ling Chua will be talking all things packaging in the alcohol industry. Chua will be sharing his journey to creating balanced design sensibility whilst maintaining the mass appeal required from beer branding packaging.  The event will feature also guest speakers from Pact Beer Co. not to mention you can grab a beer while you listen – it’s safe to say you can count us in.

Design You Can Drink is at Brew Nation November 15.

Tom Skeehan: Open Studio

As one of the many talented designers shaping Canberra’s evolving design industry, Tom Skeehan has forged a well-respected career in furniture design with his minimalist approach to quality. On November 11 he will be opening his studio doors, giving the public a peek at just what makes the talented designer tick. If interior design tickles your fancy, this is just the event for you.

Tom Skeehan: Open Studiois at ANCA Mitchell November 11.

Creating Beautiful Flatlays at Home with Lee Rachel

For all of our budding bloggers, this is the ultimate masterclass for you. Self-confessed flat lay addict, Lee Rose, will be sharing her tips and tricks for creating your very own insta-worthy flat lay at home.

Creating Beautiful Flatlays at Home is at Canberra Centre November 12.

Design Canberra is taking place across a number of the capital’s most iconic locations from November 6-26, so make sure you take a peek while it’s in town!

words by stephanie dempster.