MDW BDD Open Studios: Design Behind Closed Doors

BDD Design Behind Closed Doors opens the working spaces of Merri-bek’s diverse creative businesses — from design studios and makers to local producers, offering a rare glimpse into where ideas come to life.

There are 12 unique studios participating in this exclusive opportunity featuring a wide range of practices from large-scale sculpture, to millinery, illustration to lighting, furniture to fashion and textiles, printmaking to photography and music to medical breakthrough technology.

Each studio is hosting their own showcase with some presenting talks, exhibitions, hands on workshops and even an exclusive dinner.

This event is part of Melbourne Design Week 2026, an initiative of the Victorian Government through Creative Victoria

The Brunswick Design District (BDD) is a creative precinct supporting businesses, start-ups, designers, artists, makers, musicians, venues, and world-class education.

Supported through a partnership between RMIT University, Merri-bek City Council and Creative Victoria.