Designer Henry Caird of Oddthing / 'Chris Cross' Coffee Table
The beginning of Makers Market
Good Form launched Makers Market as a dedicated space for independent creative practice. The first edition brought emerging and established designers into the gallery, giving visitors an opportunity to explore their work and connect directly with its makers.
The selection reflected a range of personal approaches to design and making. Furniture, lighting, textiles, sculpture and objects were presented together, with an emphasis on original ideas, materials and the thinking behind each piece.
Past event
Saturday 11 and Sunday 12 October 2025
10am–3pm each day
Good Form Gallery, 86 Newton Road, Eden Terrace, Auckland
Designer Gerard Dombroski / Image by Sam Hartnett
These passionate creators and emerging professionals deserve recognition and better pathways to connect with their audience.
Participating designers and makers
Cam Barrett
Catherine Griffiths
Clark Bardsley
Darya Bing & Nikki Walker
David Laird
Edward Fuller
Fiona Mackay
Garth Badger
Gerard Dombroski
Hamish Campbell
Hannah Lee Jade Turner
Henry Caird
Lela Jacobs
Leon Kipa
Malcolm Taylor
Matan Fadida
Rebecca Asquith
Saul Parkinson
Staci Coble
Stephanie Donald
Designer Garth Badger of Chop Shop / Coffee Table and Lamp
Designer Catherine Griffiths / Keyhole Rug.
Designer Edward Fuller / Object-256 Sculpture
Designer Rebecca Asquith / Boiled Leather Wall Sculpture
A design experience in person
The inaugural event was conceived as a place for conversation and discovery. Architects, interior designers and visitors could encounter work at close range and learn about the individual practices behind it.
The pieces featured here were selected for the original event preview. From Rebecca Asquith’s work in leather and Edward Fuller’s sculpture to Leon Kipa’s karetao, the selection offered different perspectives on material, form and creative expression.
Designer Leon Kipa / Karetao/Figurines Tane_001, Wahine_001
New Zealand is bursting with independent design talent, and we're thrilled to create a platform that showcases their incredible ingenuity without the noise of big-budget marketing.
Explore the first edition
Visit the Makers Market Edition 1.0 archive to explore the event and its participating makers.
You can also read the original Good Form journal preview or follow @makersmarketevent for the continuing programme.
Designers Nikki Walker and Darya Bing / Printed Textile Scarf
Designer Malcolm Taylor / Comet Futurismo Lamp