From 15-17 June, Design Show Australia delivered an extraordinary cross-section of curated and authentic design, from newly discovered talents to the most established names in the interior design, architecture and fitout industry.
Design Show Australia - Melbourne 2023 Post Show Report
RECORD ATTENDANCE
Across the three-day exhibition in Melbourne, Design Show Australia, alongside ArchiBuild Expo, delivered more than 9,600 visitors. Premium brands, manufacturers and suppliers together connected with designers, specifiers and buyers working across commercial, workplace, retail, hospitality, multi-res and residential interiors, for high-quality commercial discussions – making it the most successful event to date.
9,621
Attendance across 3 days
27,129
Leads generated
304
Average new leads per exhibitor
65,540
projects in next 24 months (visitors deliver)
187
Exhibitors
126
Speakers
$5.21 Billion
worth of products will be specified for projects within the next 24 months by attendees
60%
of attendees are decision-makers who have direct authority to purchase products and services.
97%
of respondents say in-person events are important for finding & comparing new products & suppliers.
RATINGS
4.5/5
Likely to attend again rated by visitors
4.2/5
Quality of attendees rated by exhibitors
4.3/5
Exhibitor Satisfaction
* Data is from 2023 visitor registration and post-event survey
KIND WORDS
WHO ATTENDS
- Interior Design, Design & Styling
- Building & Property Development
- Architecture
- Manufacturers, Wholesalers, Distributors and Retailers
- Other
- Victoria
- Interstate
- International
Business types that attend
| Architecture Association / Industry Body Building – Commercial Building – Residential Building Design Co-working Space Consulting Contractor / Fitout Education Provider Engineering Facilities Management Healthcare/Education Sector Hospitality Interior Design Interior Styling Kitchen / Bathroom Design |
Lighting Design Manufacturer Media / Events Other Procurement Firm Product Design Property Development Public Sector Retail / Ecommerce Sales & Marketing Services Technology & Software Wholesaler / Distributor |
Reasons they attend
Sector
65% of attendees work across multiple sectors
Job functions that attend
Interior Designer, Product Designer, Designer, Project Manager, Architect, Architectural Assistant, Property Developer, Buyer, Consultant, Contractor, Dealer / Agent, Engineer, Facilities/Premises Manager, General, Management, Retailer, Administration, Sales/Marketing/PR, Surveyor, Visual Merchandiser
Job level
| Owner / CEO | 35% |
| Director / Snr Manager | 17% |
| Manager | 16% |
| Associate | 9% |
| Non-management | 23% |
ATTENDED BY COMPANIES INCLUDING
SPONSORED BY
BACKED BY INDUSTRY
We reach and deliver the largest audience of certified design professionals thanks to our industry partners. No other show captures the support and backing of all the main industry bodies.
WE REACH YOUR AUDIENCE
Design Show Australia is backed by a comprehensive marketing campaign to ensure a high-quality, highly targeted audience.
7,058,337
marketing impressions
302,570
website page views
59,031
unique website users
52,505
clicks on digital campaign
171,954
email opens
407,000
organic social media reach
FEATURED IN
WHAT ATTENDEES ARE LOOKING FOR
Architectural Products
Furniture
Lighting
Kitchen & Bath
Carpet & Flooring
Stone & Tile
Materials & Finishes
Textiles & Rugs
Accessories
Wallcoverings
Outdoor Furniture
Workplace
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