Nyaal Banyul: Designing a New Landmark for Geelong
Hear the story behind Nyaal Banyul's design, from cultural vision to landmark waterfront destination.
The Victorian Regional Design Fair is a new flagship event celebrating Geelong's UNESCO City of Design status and the depth, diversity and excellence of design across regional Victoria.
Presented by the City of Greater Geelong and Geelong Design Week, the Fair brings together designers, makers, manufacturers, creative businesses and industry leaders, the Fair is a vibrant showcase of innovation, creativity and collaboration.

Explore inspiring exhibitions, design talks, interactive experiences and a curated design shop featuring contemporary products, handcrafted works and limited-edition pieces from regional creatives.
Thursday 1 October Invitation-Only Industry Launch 4.30pm
Friday 2 October 9am – 9pm
Saturday 3 October 10am – 6pm
Sunday 4 October 10am – 3pm
Located at 80 Western Beach Rd, Geelong VIC 3220
FREE ENTRY.
All Welcome.
Shop contemporary products, handcrafted works and limited-edition pieces from regional creatives.
Hear from leading voices in architecture, design, manufacturing, sustainability and innovation.
Hear the story behind Nyaal Banyul's design, from cultural vision to landmark waterfront destination.
Learn why colour's environmental and social impacts matter, and how ethical colour can transform design.
Hear how caregiving, collective care and matriarchal thinking shape design, culture, community and connection.
Hear artists explore digital media, identity and perception through experimental, interactive and algorithmic artworks.
Hear how lived experience drives better design through collaboration, shared decision-making and community partnerships.
How can we create gardens that develop stronger connection to Geelong and the greater region?
Experience IO, a shimmering eco-futurist performance blending live coding, music and living systems.
Enjoy the Fair after dark, avoid the crowds and settle into the experience with DJ Kanji K (Love Tempo).
Learn how radiant ceiling conditioning works, addressing efficiency, installation, performance and common misconceptions.
Hear how the Geelong Waterfront evolved through renewal, design leadership and future planning initiatives.
Learn how Geelong designer Allan Cummings revolutionised ambulance design, transforming emergency healthcare across Victoria.
Explore how First Nations co-design and Country-centred thinking challenge conventional design systems and practices.
Hear Andrew Maynard explore joyful, sustainable architecture addressing climate, housing and community challenges.
Learn how artificial reefs reduce coastal erosion while creating habitat using sustainable recycled materials.
Hear how design, collaboration and inclusive filmmaking create powerful connections between people and place.
Learn how to design an AI operating model that moves beyond tools to business transformation.
Learn how compostable fashion and circular design are challenging the wasteful fast-fashion model.

The Victorian Regional Design Fair showcases the creativity, innovation and design excellence emerging from regional Victoria. Discover inspiring products, exhibitions, ideas and conversations that highlight the vital role design plays in shaping our communities, industries and future.
Whether you’re a design professional, student, business leader, maker or simply curious, the Fair offers a unique opportunity to connect with designers, explore new thinking and experience the best of regional creativity.

As Australia’s only UNESCO City of Design, Geelong is internationally recognised for using creativity and innovation to build more sustainable, resilient and inclusive communities.
The city has a rich design heritage from world-changing inventions and manufacturing innovation to contemporary architecture, creative industries and cutting-edge research.
Today, design continues to shape Geelong’s growth, identity and future, making it the perfect home for Victoria’s premier regional design celebration.