Geelong Design Week, 21 – 30 November 2024

Geelong Design Week is an annual event that celebrates Geelong’s UNESCO City of Design status by offering a vibrant array of workshops, exhibitions, and talks that highlight cutting-edge innovation, sustainable practices, and creative problem-solving across multiple design disciplines.

This dynamic event fosters extensive community engagement and international collaboration, reinforcing Geelong’s reputation as a global leader in creativity and design excellence.

Over 10 days from 21 to 30 November, Geelong Design Week 2024 will bring businesses, designers, creatives, students and the community together to showcase design projects, stories and talents from across our region and beyond. A combination of both online and in-person events, projects and events will be offered across the City of Greater Geelong which could include design exhibitions, workshops, tours, collaborations, cultural events, experiences, projections, popup spaces and forums.

An EOI will be open until Sunday 11 August for any individuals, groups, collectives, networks, organisations or businesses to submit their interest in sharing their design projects or hosting their design event as part of the program.


Geelong Design Week, 19 – 29 October 2023

Geelong Design Week is an annual celebration of Geelong’s global recognition as a UNESCO City of Design. It acknowledges our commitment to use design and creativity to build a more sustainable, resilient and inclusive community.

In October 2023, the City of Greater Geelong held Geelong Design Week with inspiring 11 days of creativity, innovation, and design excellence. This event showcased the power of design to transform our city and our lives through 50 exhibitions, talks, workshops, and unique experiences. From thought-provoking discussions to interactive workshops and captivating exhibitions, Geelong Design Week offered something for everyone.

Program highlights:

The Dell Eco Reef Snorkelling Tour
Architecture Hub at Customs House
Your Geelong Family Workshop

You can find out more about the 2022 Geelong Design Week here and learn more about the 2021 Geelong Design Week here.