Melburnians know to save their hard earned cash each year for the Big Design Market, one of Australia’s largest independent designer shopping weekends, and now Sydneysiders can join in on the fun as they’re bringing the markets to Sydney too.
The Big Design Market will be held at the Royal Hall of Industries from November 25-27 with over 230 stallholders across homewares, fashion, furniture, lighting, stationery and kids’ products.
The event attracts more than 57,000 visitors a year in Melbourne. It’s a great platform for independent designers to showcase their wares before Christmas. In Sydney, we can expect to see stalls from Elke Kramer, Trent Jansen, Bridget Bodenham and Lekker Bikes.
There’ll be edible treats on offer from Gelato Messina, Archie Rose Distillery, Mary's, Moo Brew, Hunter Gatherer, Young Henrys, All Day Donuts, Pana Chocolate, Earl Canteen and Taco Truck.
Plus, the Big Design Market also runs creative workshops. You’ll be able to book in for a class in interior design or screen printing from the likes of Gemma Patford, Sibella Court, Home-Work and Beci Orpin. Plus, paper engineer Benja Harney will be creating a large-scale installation that'll make for excellent Instagramming.
If you’ve got kids, bring them along too. There'll be a specially commissioned play space designed by artist Penny Ferguson of Min Pin. Penny’s magical forest installation will bring to life illustrations from her kids' book Wild Lumploaf. Young'uns will be able to create their own mobile to take home, free of charge.