23 - 25 MAY 2025
Royal Exhibition Building • Join our waitlist here
If a stand vacancy becomes available and your application is successful we will be in touch.
28 - 30 NOVEMBER 2025
Royal Exhibition Building • Applications open! Apply here
Applications for our November event are now open. Sign up to our mailing list here to receive information about all future events here.
Melbourne event information
2025 DATES + OPENING HOURS
Friday 23 May, 11am–8pm
Saturday 24 May, 10am–7pm
Sunday 25 May, 10am–5pm
Friday 28 November, 11am–8pm
Saturday 29 November, 10am–7pm
Sunday 30 November, 10am–5pm
VENUE
Royal Exhibition Building, Carlton VIC
The Big Design Market acknowledges the Woi Wurrung (Wurundjeri) and Boon Wurrung peoples of the eastern Kulin Nations where we hold our events, and First Peoples language groups and communities across Victoria and Australia.
Application information
WHO SHOULD APPLY
We're looking for innovative designers and makers of fashion, jewellery, homewares, ceramics, textiles, lighting, fine art, stationery, books, gifts, kid's products and fine food and drinks. Australian distributors for original design brands from overseas are also welcome to apply.
APPLICATION ASSESSMENT
The selection committee gives preference to applicants whose products are created using sustainable materials and ethical manufacturing methods. Applicants launching new products and those who are not seen regularly at other markets are highly regarded.
Both the Melbourne and Sydney events are curated, and as such each application will be assessed individually. Please note, previous participation in one or more of our events does not guarantee your application will be successful for future events. Applications will be assessed against our selection criteria which takes into consideration the type and number of similar applications received.
About The Big Design Market
Since its launch in December 2012 The Big Design Market has brought together leading independent designers and design retailers from Australia and overseas. The event attracts capacity crowds to the Royal Exhibition Building, with over 50,000 shoppers coming through the doors each year.
It's the ultimate shopping destination for those who value original design and ethical production across homewares, fashion, stationery and more. The event provides a great platform for independent design businesses to launch new brands as well as showcase new ranges within existing brands.
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If you require further information please contact us at enquiries@thebigdesignmarket.com
Looking to apply for our Sydney event? Find information here.
