Organizers of the inaugural Perth Design Week have revealed the flagship program for the city-wide event, which will take place from 23 to 30 March, showcasing the design highlights of Boorloo (Perth) and surrounding suburbs.
Taking place over seven days, the program offers a diverse selection of events, including design talks, exhibitions, walking tours, workshops, and discussions. The inaugural Perth Design Week has been delivered by co-curators architect Sandy Anghie and designer David Smith, following the format of design weeks in other cities such as Melbourne and London.
The event creates an opportunity for Perth to recognize its design community across the disciplines of architecture, interior design, landscaping, planning, fashion, graphic design and product design.
Anghie describes the event as a "coalition of the willing," acknowledging the tireless efforts of organizers to bring together the flagship program. "We believe Perth will whole heartedly welcome and embrace the festival," she said. "Whether you're a design professional, design student, or just design-curious, there's an abundance to explore."
The program covers a variety of topics, including sustainability, authentic Aboriginal engagement in design and planning, women in architecture, and the value of good design.
Program highlights include the Perth Unbuilt exhibition at WA Museum Boola Bardip, looking at a series of unrealised designs by Perth architecture studios; the Women in Architecture and Film conversation presented in collaboration with the Office of the Government Architect; and the Regenerative Design Round Table.
For more information, visit the Perth Design Week website.
