Australian by Design

Beautiful shop, scenery and art work. Everything here is of top quality and will definitely be worth coming. Very kind shop keeper too.

Fantastic shop. Staff are so friendly and helpful. Authentic aboriginal souvenirs. Take lift 1 opposite the tea room up to level 3 - don’t skip out on this place

An excellent shop for gifts, particularly for those travelling overseas who want something original, authentic and tasteful. The staff are extremely helpful, and the delivery service (in the metro area) is a wonderful help. Thanks!

Very good range of Australian made and designed items, perfect for gifts for overseas friends and family. Ceramic bowls, glass vases, silk scarves, coasters, wooden boomerangs etc. I got a beautiful linen tea towel, hand-painted clap sticks and delicate wooden inlaid earrings. Most things come with information about the designer, packaged in a pretty box. Bill was super friendly and knowledgeable about the artists. This shop is vastly better than the tacky Chinese-made souvenir shops on Swanston St which rip off the artists. Highly recommend.

Bill is an awesome guy. The hospitality he provides feels like home.

All the designs he keeps in his store are purely authentic. His online service is really prompt as well.

Highly recommend this store!

Do not miss! Unique and handmade Australian art pieces. Will dedicate 2 hours to this shop next time I come to Melbourne:)

Wonderful little shop. I specifically wanted souvenirs that were made locally and not cheap junk. This store delivered beautifully! Lots of price ranges so I was able to pick up a few items that would make good gifts for home. Worth the trip to the 3rd floor!

The customer service provided by Bill was the most amazing I have ever experienced. What a fabulous little retailer. Definitely worth checking out. Thank you so very much.

A beautiful store supporting Australian arts and crafts. If you want that special gift then this is the place for you. Located in Melbourne’s iconic The Block Arcade on level 3, take the time to walk up the heritage staircase highlighted by gorgeous lead light windows. Highly recommend this lovely store.

I bought a magpie pin to celebrate my husband's citizenship, and I couldn't be happier with the product. I received it on the following day and the quality is amazing! I'll definitely shop here again! Thank you, guys!

A visit to ‘Australia by Design’ is special in its own right. Housed in a magnificent historic building the range and quality of items available made our travel in to the city well worthwhile. If you are looking for authentic, high quality Australian made handicrafts and artworks this should be your first port of call.

I love this store! Incredible range of unique quality gifts and artwork all made in Australia, and at affordable prices. A gem in Melbourne for residents and tourists alike. Go visit on Level 3 (Room 303) Block Arcade (Take Lift no1 opposite Hopetoun Tea Rooms), you won't be disappointed. Friendly staff too.

I walked into the store and was immediately charmed by the friendly service and the amazingly intricate, quality products on offer. I highly recommend this store for those who are looking for a beautiful, well-priced and thoughtful gift, or simply if you want to add character to your home.

We visited the Australian by design gallery today and we wish to say that we saw some very beautiful and characteristic objects of Australian art.   The exhibition is very well done and elegant and the welcome was very friendly, kind, with explanations and great availability for any topic.   Show not to be missed.
The person who received us was also extremely kind because he looked for us and tracked us down at Flinders Station, where we said we had an appointment with a person, to bring us the rest of the payment for a purchase made by us, money we had forgotten to pick up in the shop.   It was a very pleasant test of honesty, seriousness, intelligence and kindness that we greatly appreciated.   For us the vote is 10!
Maria and Vincenzo from Italy

A lovely collection of quality art and objects.
And well worth the visit to the 3rd floor of the enchanting Block Arcade.

Unique, beautiful, Australian made, with fabulous service from Bill. A real treasure trove - well worth the effort to find the shop (Level 3 in the Block Arcade).

Highly recommended for those looking for gifts or treasures for the home. ** Eamonn Vereker glass bowls, vases etc are spectacular (photos don't do them justice).

Remarkable service. We wanted an Australian made gift for an overseas supplier and we were not disappointed. We ordered online and to our surprise it was hand delivered the very next day!

I love this store. Unique, high quality items made by actual Australian artists. Good prices too.

Wonderful little shop filled with unique Australian art and souvenirs at very reasonable prices.
Prefect for gifts!

I just revisited Australian By Design and I continue to be so impressed with the store, the staff and the truly unique collection they have of all Australian made gifts, momentos, craft and art pieces. They now are also open for on line shopping. If you are looking for guaranteed Australian made gifts and crafts then look nowhere else! Just the most beautiful place with friendly knowledgeable staff who make shopping a delight. What an asset for Melbourne.