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THE Design Exchange is returning to Torquay next weekend, celebrating Victoria’s independent designers across two days.<\/p>\n

On July 27 and 28, Torquay’s Hoop Gallery will host the event, celebrating creativeness and\u00a0ethical trading.<\/p>\n

There’s something on offer for everyone with free entertainment for the kids and local wineries and distilleries also on scene for the adults.<\/p>\n

The Design Exchange owner Lyndelle Flintoft said for many of the creators, it’s their full-time job.<\/p>\n

“It’s all based around providing a platform for creators and makers who are at that are at the top of their game.<\/p>\n

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Furniture from local makers will be available at the upcoming event. Photo: SUPPLIED<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

“There’s lots of different things, but it’s about bringing creators together and bringing the community together for a family event.”<\/p>\n

The Saturday night will also feature a DJ, fire pits and mulled gin allowing people to spend the evening browsing The Design Exchange.<\/p>\n

Ms Flintoft is encouraging the community to head down to The Hoop Gallery and support the\u00a0local event.<\/p>\n

“I know a lot of small businesses are struggling at the moment, so it’s really good to come out and support the designers,” she said.<\/p>\n

“People thinking about where they’re buying their clothes from and where they’re buying their art from is probably a conscious decision we all need to\u00a0look at.<\/p>\n

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The Design Exchange will support small businesses from across the state. Photo: SUPPLIED<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

“It’s a nice place to come with the family and just hang out and do a bit of shopping, sit around and enjoy the atmosphere.”<\/p>\n

The Design Exchange has been running for 16 years now and first came to Torquay last year.<\/p>\n

“We had it at the big top at Nightjar and it was really well received, so that’s why we’ve been looking for a space to bring it back to Torquay,” Ms\u00a0Flintoft said.<\/p>\n

Entry to the event is $3 with children under the age of 13 free.<\/p>\n

The Design Exchange will be open on July 27 from 3pm until 7pm and on July 28 from 10am until 3pm.<\/p>\n

For more information, head to thedesignexchange.com.au<\/a><\/p>\n

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