Overview

Melbourne Design Week (MDW) 2025 returns with a vibrant, 11-day celebration of creativity and innovation in Australia’s design capital. Running from 15 to 25 May 2025, the festival brings together the best of design thinking through a diverse program of talks, tours, exhibitions, product launches, installations, and workshops.

MDW is more than a showcase — it’s a platform for critical ideas, where designers, educators, enthusiasts, and businesses gather to explore the role of design in shaping a better future. In a world facing increasing challenges, MDW invites participants to reflect on how design can be a tool for positive change, promoting sustainability, inclusion, and thoughtful innovation.

Why You Should Participate

Participating in Melbourne Design Week offers numerous benefits:

• Engage with leading and emerging voices across the design world.

• Experience groundbreaking installations and exhibitions throughout Melbourne.

• Gain insight from thought leaders on how design intersects with environmental, social, and cultural issues.

• Connect with a vibrant community of creative professionals, academics, and thinkers.

• Be inspired by work that redefines the possibilities of design in our everyday lives.

Key Highlights

• Event Name: Melbourne Design Week (MDW)

• Dates: 15–25 May 2025

• Location: Melbourne, Australia

• Duration: 11 days

• Program Includes:

  • Talks and panel discussions

  • Architectural and design tours

  • Public installations and art activations

  • Product launches and exhibitions

  • Workshops and interactive sessions

Program Themes

MDW’s programming focuses on design as a force for good in a complex world. The 2025 edition will explore ideas around:

• Sustainability and ethical design

• Technological innovation and the digital shift

• Cultural identity and storytelling through design

• The impact of architecture and urban planning

• Inclusive and community-driven design practices

How to Join

To be a part of Melbourne Design Week 2025:

1. Browse the full event schedule to find talks, exhibits, and workshops that match your interests.

2. Register or RSVP for ticketed events through the Melbourne Design Week platform.

3. Attend events across the city, engage in conversations, and immerse yourself in Melbourne’s thriving design culture.

4. Support emerging and established designers, and explore how creativity can help solve pressing global issues.