agIdeas 2011 international design week. 2 to 5 may


agIdeas international design week is one of the largest and most prestigious design festivals in the world. established 20 years ago by ken cato and developed and presented by the design foundation in melbourne, australia. agIdeas presents an extraordinary program of events that celebrate design excellence and promotes the value of design driven innovation.

agIdeas 2011 international design forum

Three days of presentations conducted by some of the world's leading talents in design and creativity.

Tuesday 3, Wednesday 4 and Thursday 5 May

agIdeas 2011 futures

For secondary school students a two-hour presentation in which creative luminaries reveal the inside stories of their brilliant careers, preceding this a Design Course Expo where tertiary college information booths provide details of design career options.

Tuesday 3 May

agIdeas 2011 advantage

A business breakfast featuring top designers presenting case studies about how design can make a difference to business performance.

Wednesday 4 May

agIdeas 2011 in conversation

Be in the audience of this one-hour panel discussion between 4 designers. Broadcast on ABC National Radio.

Monday 2 May

agIdeas 2011 newStar

Design students and graduates are presented with opportunities to have their work exhibited at Melbourne Museum and win international travelling scholarships.

Closing Date November

agIdeas 2011 studio access

Small groups of delegates gain insights into the ways leading design studios approach their work. Students and new graduates only.

Tuesday 3 May

agIdeas 2011 workshops

Full-day workshops held with internationally acclaimed designers.

Monday 2May

agIdeas 2011 disCourse

Hosted by the Design Foundation chairman, this gala dinner is the largest social event on the Melbourne's design community's calendar.

Thursday 5 May

agIdeas 2011 welcome party

An exclusive cocktail party hosted by agIdeas alumni. 

Monday 2 May

agIdeas 2011 uNite

An exuberant after party held on the final night of agIdeas International Design Week. 

Thursday 5 May

Each year in Melbourne agIdeas presents 40 of the world's creative leaders who share their insights with more than 10,500 designers, students and business leaders.

agIdeas presents a series of events for designers who are seeking inspiration, for designers emerging in the industry to explore the possibilities of international careers in design and for companies looking to embrace design as an economic driver. 

What events are for you?

Established Designers
International Design Forum and the VIP Lounge, Studio Access, Workshops, disCourse, uNite

Lecturers
International Design Forum, Futures, Studio Access, Workshops, disCourse, uNite

Tertiary Students
International Design Forum, Studio Access, Workshops, NewStar, disCourse, uNite

Secondary School Students
Futures, International Design Forum, Studio Access, Workshops, disCourse, uNite

Secondary School Student Parents
Futures, International Design Forum, Studio Access, Workshops, disCourse, uNite

Business Members
Advantage, disCourse