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Alongside art exhibits, GDW events will include innovation shows in fields such as scientific research, community services, sustainability, technology, manufacturing and media.<\/p>\n
Last year’s GDW attracted 6000 attendees across 69 local events, and similar figures are predicted for 2022.<\/p>\n
A refurbished Palais Theatre, on Moorabool Street, will host the event launch with musician and actress Clare Bowditch describing her experiences in forming creative resilience in the face of COVID-19.<\/p>\n
City of Greater Geelong deputy mayor Trent Sullivan said the event would help solidify Geelong’s reputation as a design-focused city while providing an economic boost for the city.<\/p>\n
“Geelong is a city that continues to reinvent itself through the use of creative design,” he said.<\/p>\n
“Design is fundamental to the way we live. The revitalisation of our CBD with new cultural institutions and a rich design culture shows that Geelong continues to change and grow.<\/p>\n
“We look forward to welcoming visitors from our region and beyond as we proudly present this inspirational, educational and dynamic event program.”<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
GEELONG will celebrate its status as Australia’s only internationally recognised city of design when it hosts a city-wide design event extravaganza next month. Geelong Design Week (GDW) will launch on March 17, and is a 10-day showcase of local innovation from designers, creatives, educators and professionals across a broad spectrum of disciplines. The city earned […]<\/p>\n