The wellness industry is undergoing a $1.5 trillion boom, fuelled by consumers prioritising their health and wellbeing and looking for better sleep, better nutrition, better fitness, better appearance and better mindfulness. Designing for wellness interiors involves understanding how people want to feel, physically and psychologically, and the paradox of creating a private, personal space that will serve the public.

In this highly respected speaker program presented by Artichoke magazine, we hear from designers who have created wellness spaces across Australia, from a bathhouse and a salon for skin health to a gym and sauna space.

SPEAKERS

Alicia McKimm and Kylie Dorotic are the directors of Golden, a Melbourne-based design firm. Alicia's approach is driven by a desire to express wonder, minimalism and intelligence through design. Kylie’s intuition, passion and knowledge of design platforms her philosophy that well-executed spaces improve our lives and wellbeing. 

Anna Trefely is the founder and lead designer of multi-award winning interior design practice, Esoteriko. Over 15 years Anna has been involved with a host of prominent projects across the commercial, hospitality and residential sector both locally and internationally.

Caitlin Perry established Setsquare Studio in 2014, a studio that has firmly grounded itself within the broader design industry. Caitlin has worked at several of Melbourne’s boutique architecture and interior design firms and has also tutored in design and technology at RMIT and the University of Melbourne.

Mary Minas and Freya Berwick teamed up to create a space that would begin to balance our increasingly fast-paced lives in an inclusive way. The result is Sense of Self; a contemporary bathhouse and spa with beautiful design, a big mission, designed by Setsquare Studio.  

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We acknowledge the Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung peoples as the traditional custodians of the land on which this event is taking place. We acknowledge their continued connection and contribution to land, water and community, and pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging.