Dining on Design: A Three Course Design Dialogue | Melbourne Design Week

Join us for an evening of deep design discussions over a curated dining experience at the fabulous Smith & Daughters, Collingwood. This three-course plant-based, seasonal dinner is curated and hosted by Leyla Acaroglu and Alice Blackwood, who are taking over the Smith & Daughters Deli space for this unique Melbourne Design Week evening event. 

Inspired by Melbourne Design Week’s theme, ‘Design the world you want’, this dinner experience gathers professional designers for a unique dining experience fostering meaningful conversations about design’s role in addressing some of the most pressing challenges of our time.

The three themes we are working with:

- Food systems

- Climate impact of the design and construction sectors

- Building resilience amidst volatile climate and geo-political conditions

The evening will feature a three-course meal accompanied by conversation cards, inviting diners to engage with thought-provoking questions. The meal becomes a catalyst for dialogue and connection, sparking new ideas and relationships.

From this curated space emerges a cross-pollination of possibilities. What can design achieve in a world increasingly challenged by opposing forces to diversity, inclusion, and equity? How can design shape narratives and cultures around sustainability and planetary regeneration? And how can we leverage our roles to support emerging generations of design practice?

What to expect?

The evening will feature a set course meal accompanied by conversation cards, inviting you to engage with thought-provoking questions. Guided by conversation cards and smaller table formats, the evening’s structure encourages movement among diners, fluidly remixing groups to ensure everyone has the chance to connect and exchange ideas.

Cost:

3 course dinner (sans vino) $90

3 course dinner (with vino) $110