Young Designers
Hello
Engaging youth is a focus for Perth Design Week again in 2024.
Recognising that young people are the future, supporting their innovative ideas and initiatives through active involvement is critical to Perth Design Week.
HERE'S WHAT WE HAVE PLANNED
CONVERSATION: FUTURE OF INCLUSIVE WORKSPACES
Presented by the Curtin Architecture Student Association (CASA)
Wednesday 20 March
Join future architects of Australia to discuss the goals and barriers of diversity and inclusion in the architectural workplace. Together, we can build a future where architecture becomes a beacon of positive change and inspiration.
Further details and registration via link here.
CONVERSATION: UWA DESIGN RESEARCH ROUNDTABLE
Presented by the University of Western Australia’s School of Design
Wednesday 20 March
A showcase of academic investigation through design as a central mode of enquiry, featuring projects by postgraduate research students from the disciplines of Architecture and Landscape Architecture.
Further details and registration via link here.
CONVERSATION: YOUNG PERTHIAN DESIGNERS UNMASKED
Presented by the Emerging Architects and Graduate Network (EmAGN) WA
Tuesday 19 March
Young people are facing multiple once in a lifetime challenges; climate change, global pandemic, advancing technology, housing affordability and rising cost of living. Listen to emerging designers on how they attempt to create opportunities amidst these challenges in Perth.
Further details and registration via link here.
CONVERSATION: FRESH MINTS
Presented by the Australian Graphic Design Association (AGDA) WA
Thursday 21 March
Fresh Mints will give you an introduction to the design practice and creative journeys of four professionals, who will share learnings from their studies and from their entry into the industry.
QUO VADIS FASHION RUNWAY ON FLOOR 35
Presented by North Metropolitan TAFE Fashion Department and QV1 Perth
The breathtaking view from floor 35 of Harry Seidler's iconic high-rise building is the perfect backdrop for Quo Vadis - a bespoke runway presentation by the North Metropolitan Fashion Department and QV1 for Perth Design Week.
This bespoke runway experience showcases garments by recent NMT fashion alumni and current students. Join us at 5.30pm for pre-show drinks before a spectacular of exceptional garment design, innovative textile fabrications and diverse new ideas.
Thursday 21 March
EXHIBITION: CURTIN SCHOOL OF DESIGN & THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT
Presented by Curtin University with Central Park Perth
You are invited to glimpse the future of design in Perth as we celebrate recent student and graduate work including Architecture, Interior Architecture, Fashion, Graphic Design, Digital Experience and Interactive Design, Animation and Game Design and Photography.
Free exhibition
Open weekdays 9.00am to 5.00pm (closed weekends)
Monday 11 March to Friday 22 March
At Central Park Perth
EXHIBITION: SHINE
Presented by the 2023 Creative Industries Graduates at North Metropolitan TAFE
This exhibition features next generation talent and creativity from the disciplines of Animation and Game Art, Screen and Media, Fashion Design, Graphic Design, Interior Design, Jewellery Design, Product Design and Visual Arts.
Free Exhibition
Open weekdays 11.00am – 4.30pm (closed weekends)
Friday 23 February to Thursday 21 March 2024
At TAFE Gallery Central, 12a Aberdeen Street, Perth
EXHIBITION: PERTH URBAN ARCHITECTURE STUDIO
Presented by Street Level and GROTTO
Working with a group of local architecture students and designers, Street Level and GROTTO have created a beauty-focused architectural scheme for Perth’s missing middle, to be exhibited at Jenny Jones Studio for Perth Design Week.
Free exhibition
Open weekdays 9.00am to 5.00pm Thursday 14 March to Friday 22 March
and Saturday 16 March 12.00 pm to 4.00pm
At Jenny Jones Studio
EXHIBITION: SUSTAINABLE STIRLING STUDENT DESIGN COMPETITION
Presented by the City of Stirling
The City of Stirling is searching for ambitious primary, secondary and tertiary students to join the “coalition of the infilling” and design an innovative and sustainable infill development project. View a showcase of their work during Perth Design Week.
Free Exhibition
Open weekdays 8.30am – 5.00pm (closed weekends)
Thursday 14 March to Thursday 21 March 2024
At City of Stirling Administration Centre, 25 Cedric Street, Stirling
We are looking forward to seeing you at Perth Design Week 2024!
Best wishes
Sandy Anghie and David Smith
PDW Co-Creators