Render of game board: A Seat at the Table, 2026. Image by City Cats.

Render of game board: A Seat at the Table, 2026. Image by City Cats.

Render of game board: A Seat at the Table, 2026. Image by City Cats.

Cover Page Illustration: A Seat at the Table, 2026. Image by City Cats.

A Seat at the Table: Design Your City Through Play

Presented by City Cats

DETAILS

Ticketed

Activity Room
Library at The Dock, 107 Victoria Harbour Promenade, Docklands VIC 3008, Australia

DATES

Sun 17 May 12.30 – 3.30pmBook now

Sat 23 May 12.30 – 3.30pmBook now

This workshop offers an engaging and interactive experience of city planning through the board game A Seat at the Table. Participants step into the roles of different stakeholders, making decisions that shape the future of the city.

No prior experience is required and all materials will be provided.

Participants

Vaishali Nair
Vaishali Nair is a game-loving freelance visual designer who loves turning ideas into playful worlds. She has experience in 2D animation, illustration, and UI/UX design, and has been working on games, animations and corporate projects since graduating. Skilled in Adobe and Framer, she focuses on creating polished, interactive and visually engaging experiences.

Vicki Huang
Vicki Huang is a creative mechanical engineer with an interest in digital simulations and rapid prototyping. She holds a Master of Mechanical Engineering and has three years of experience designing within the space and healthcare industries in Victoria. Vicki is also works as a freelance graphic designer and painter.

Vicki Lu
Vicki Lu is an urban planner working in local government in Melbourne/Naarm. She holds a degree in Urban Planning and Architecture and has been involved in the assessment and approval of various residential, commercial and mixed-use developments. Her work focuses on addressing housing affordability, high-quality design and sustainable built form outcomes.

Chantal Zhao
Chantal is a Melbourne/Naarm-based designer and recent Master of Architecture graduate with a background in graphic design and urban planning. Her work explores how people engage with design and how it shapes behaviour. She believes that good design – whether architectural or visual – can create moments of comfort, relief and connection in everyday life.