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Fred Ward – Design Luminary

Name: Fred Ward – Design Luminary
Start: 2026-05-20T18:00:00.000+10:00
End: 2026-05-20T19:30:00.000+10:00
Location: Southwood showroom

Date

Wednesday 20 May 2026 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM | (UTC+10)

Location

Southwood showroom

23 Johnston Street, Collingwood, Vic, 3066

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About

The creative practice of furniture designer Fred Ward’s is illuminated in a panel conversation featuring Fred Ward’s son Martin Ward (via zoom from Canberra), Kristine Slawinski of Melbourne Heritage Interiors, and Oliver Smith, fine furniture craftsman from Eversley. Listen to the panel discuss Ward's design philosophies, practical approach to the suite of popular flat pack furniture, work at Myer Emporium and his design legacy. Presented alongside a small and curated exhibition in the Southwood showroom, illustrating Fred Ward's designs during his Melbourne years.