designEX 2009 - renew your faith in good design

designEX, Australasia's #1 exhibition for commercial and residential interior architecture and design, announces its 2009 event. Celebrating the passion of the Australian design industry, the central theme this year is 'designEX - It's a Religion'.

designEX is calling all true believers to head to Melbourne on 30 April to 2 May in 2009 for the pinnacle of the design calendar: a three-day celebration of design trends, products and people.

"Capturing the zeal of design professionals across the Southern Hemisphere for 21 years, designEX has built a loyal following of those acutely interested in design innovation," said Edward Owens, from dmg world media, which stages the event.

"We expect more than 300 leading design companies to gather together to showcase their creativity," he said.

What: designEX 2009.
When: Thursday 30 April - Saturday 2 May.
Where: Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre.
Why: For total design enlightenment.

Developed to maximise revelations, visitations and inspirations, designEX will be launching new initiatives such as Open Shutter photography gallery and a new program for its International Seminar Series. These will sit alongside perennial favourites, including The Electrolux Outdoor Room with Jamie Durie and D4S, an interactive showcase of the latest in Design for Sustainability.

To all designers, architects, specifiers, retail buyers for furniture and homewares, property managers, developers, landscapers, interior designers and decorators: stay tuned for more details.

designEX will be co-located with Form & Function, Australia's premier building, architectural and construction trade exhibition, the Australian Institute of Architects' 2009 National Conference and the 2009 Interior Design Awards.