What happens when you put hundreds of Australia’s young, up-and-coming(or already seriously made it) designers and creatives all in one spot at once with their crafty, beautiful offerings up for sale? The Big Design Market. Seriously, go there with a budget and only go over that budget by a hundred because things could get out of control. So much beautiful bits and pieces from dog clothes to vases, calendars to jewellery to art, plants to bicycle. EVERYTHINGPRETTY. And on the crowd side, so many people in outfits that I would like to borrow. It’s a little crowded but nothing compared with the alcohol tastings I’ve been to/work out so this level of people was actually a nice change. The biggest lines and crowds were for food(especially Miss Chu’s Dumplings) but there was a couple of street food traders on the outside that you could get pass outs to. And that’s not really what you’re there for right. BESTPLACEEVERFORCHRISTMASPRESENTS.
Tresna L.
Rating des Ortes: 5 Melbourne, Australia
Note to self: start saving your pennies for the 2014 edition because you’re going to want to buy ALLOFTHETHINGS. From funky bedlinen, kids clothing, hand crafted ceramics and retro posters, there’s so many items that will take your fancy. Great for gifts and sprucing up the home.
Jen S.
Rating des Ortes: 4 Melbourne, Australia
I expected to just browse the designers featured at the local Big Design Market, but ended up coming away with several fun Christmas gifts. There are multiple stalls with ‘Melbourne’ themed gifts if you are shopping for interstate or overseas. Entry is free and there is a big range of prices for various budgets, from $ 5 bottle cap style rings to $ 250+ for cotton bedding. There are also items you never knew you needed but can possibly live without, like an Australian flag moustache broche. A vast majority of the products are aimed at the ladies, but there are some good things for guys here too. You can also head here for after work drinks for a beer, wine, or cider and a taco truck is parked out front. The market features some great designers and it’s worth it to have a look around at the artists and craftsmanship.