The Big Design Market 2016

Overview

Somehow, entirely inexplicably, Christmas is a month away. This year, skip the typical department stores and instead pick out unique gifts for your family and friends at The Big Design Market. Coming to Melbourne for the fifth time, the three-day independent designer extravaganza features over 200 stallholders selling furniture, fashion, homeware, textiles, and much more. With such a wide range of products, you're sure to find something for even the pickiest people on your list.

The Big Design Market also offers a series of creative workshops (try your hand at stamp-making with Beci Orpin or join LuxBite for a lemon meringue tart workshop), a beautifully-designed kids play area, and a smorgasbord of food options from local favourites like Beatbox, Taco Truck, All Day Donuts and Gelato Messina. You'll also have the chance to catch one of Benja Harney's iconic installations — the renowned artist has built 100 (!) massive paper sculptures that will hang from the ceilings of the venue.

So finish drafting your gift list, prepare your bank account, and get ready to have your Christmas shopping done earlier than you ever have before.