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IDEA08 AWARDS & PARTY

The 2008 IDEA awards & gala party –“ Le Bal Chinois”– a celebration of “East meets West". Meet the 2008 winners of the IDEA awards – the best in the Australian Design Industry & celebrate classic China.

From it’s arts, fashion, cuisine, and entertainment – truly a night to remember. There’s a stunning fashion parade by Alexi Freeman showcasing Loop fabrics (www.alexifreeman.com), entertainment by comedienne Frank Woodley, authentic hawkers markets and exotic culinary delights. Fancy a night at the Opera, or perhaps Jazz or a Chinese quartet ? Or try your hand at roulette or blackjack – Chinese style.

WHERE:

Melbourne Town Hall “Le Bal Chinois“ Cnr Swanston and Collins Street Melbourne

WHEN:

FRIDAY 14TH NOVEMBER 7PM – 12 MIDNIGHT

WIN:

WIN A STUNNING GLASS SCULPTURE THANKS TO VIRIDIAN OR A PAIR OF CULTURED PEARLS THANKS TO SATSUMA PEARLS

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The (inside) Design Excellence Awards (IDEA Awards) are an Australian multi-category award series, aimed at promoting and rewarding recent works in interior architecture, product design and concept design by Australian practices.

Submissions to the Awards are accepted in four rounds, staggered throughout the year, with all shortlisted projects from each of the rounds published in the pages of (inside) magazine, and the over-all winners announced at the end of the competition at the IDEA Awards party.

IDEA WEEK 10-14 NOVEMBER

melbourne town hall

Leading up to the IDEA Awards party on Friday 14 November 2008 (inside) magazine is proud to present IDEA Week, including a series of industry workshops, the IDEA Awards exhibition of shortlisted entries, film nights and other events, that will promote debate within the greater design community. The audience will be active participants, with moderators actively driving exchange between audience and presenters in a lively and engaging forum.

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