Your career, your finances, your reputation, your relationships, even the fate of your kids – at some point the success of these things hinges on your ability to negotiate. And without savvy negotiators, a company can end up accepting suboptimal terms for major supplier contracts, partnerships, sales deals, or stakeholder agreements. So, could you or your team improve on closing deals, influencing tense negotiations, winning more business, and resolving conflict?

This is your opportunity to learn these powerful skills directly from the world’s #1 negotiation coach Chris Voss, a former FBI hostage negotiator and author of the international bestseller 'Never Split the Difference.'

New York-based Australian designer Visnja Brdar discusses her design philosophy and 37 year career, spanning fashion, architecture, product design, real estate and beauty. Brdar will be in conversation with Jonathan Green, presenter of ABC Radio National’s Blueprint for Living.

Join Minister Lily D'Ambrosio online for a briefing on Victoria's move from gas to electric appliances, followed by a Q+A. Discover the benefits of electrification, available programs, and the crucial role designers can play. Minister D'Ambrosio, overseeing Climate Action and Energy & Resources, will share insights on cutting bills, emissions, and creating healthier homes for Victorians. Don't miss out on shaping a sustainable future!

4 CPD Points

The Design Institute of Australia QLD Branch invites QLD based designers and design students to meet the new DIA QLD Council and hear about the 2024 DIA program of events and advocacy priorities.

1 CPD Point

The Design Institute of Australia Vic/Tas Branch Council invites designers and design students to networking drinks to meet the DIA Vic/Tas Council, share your views and hear about the 2024 DIA program of events and advocacy priorities. This event is being generously hosted by Bang and Olufsen providing a full Danish vibe with catering provided by Denmark House. This will be an evening of hygge and an excellent opportunity to catch up with fellow designers and make new connections. Join us!

2 CPD Points

Why do we draw? Does how we draw change the outcome of a design? And what impact does drawing have on our design expectations?

Join the Design Institute of Australia at Perth Design Week in a conversation about how it is we do what we do. With new technologies available to us as designers, what design process is right for our project? Is there something about the hand brain connection that's fundamental to design and is AI blurring the divide? How is design thinking impacted by how we represent our ideas?

2 CPD Points

Ever found yourself asking why your proposals aren't working? Why don't you have clients with bigger budgets? Where are you losing sales?We're in the business of design, but sometimes the business of business can get us down. Join Damian Hinks, founder of The Commercial Creative, to get some answers to your biggest business questions and build the resources you need to turn your creative passion into a commercial success. 

2 CPD Points

The Design Institute of Australia QLD Branch invites QLD based designers and design students to meet the new DIA QLD Council and hear about the 2024 DIA program of events and advocacy priorities.

An evening of creativity and connection, featuring a factory tour of Designcraft, engaging discussions with skilled artisans, and a hands-on workshop where you'll craft your own mobile using designs by Skeehan Studio, all with the support and materials provided by Designcraft. It is a unique opportunity to meet creators and get creative.

The Design Institute of Australia NSW Branch Council invites designers and design students to networking drinks to meet the DIA NSW Council and hear about the 2024 DIA program of events and advocacy priorities.

Join us in Melbourne or via Zoom for a panel discussion hosted by Mim Fanning, to build consensus on the issues facing our interior design profession and consider next steps for action in this advocacy campaign

Sally Dan-Cuthbert requests the pleasure of your company for internal reflection, the first Australian solo by artists Rive Roshan.

Join us for an exclusive walking tour of selected Collingwood design highlights.

We'll start with a welcome drink at the Daniel Boddam Gallery before walking across to Today Design where Ben Edwards will take us through the recently completed zero waste project. From here we'll finish with a tour of The Commons and Canteen by the Commons with Flack Studio.

Immerse yourself in a creative talk and inspiring atmosphere of colourful cocktails and curated charcuterie tables between Kaolin’s Paint Collection fashioned from Taubmans forecast colours. Network with fellow industry professionals, who share a passion for colour and design.

Award-winning interior designer James Treble will be moderating our expert panel discussion, they will be sharing colour insights, trends, knowledge and the wisdom behind 2024 colours.

As designers, we have the opportunity – and the responsibility – to go beyond trends to create timeless solutions. Designing for longevity has obvious benefits in reducing construction waste, but how do we ensure we’re still delivering on client expectations, and how can we harness flexibility in designing spaces that will endure?

The Design Institute of Australia invites you to an exclusive opportunity to connect directly with researchers in Australia's only UNESCO City of Design, Geelong.

Join us for a carefully curated tour of Geelong and uncover the innovation at Deakin University, the CSIRO, gaining exclusive access to the most recent advancements in sustainability and the cutting-edge technologies shaping virtual and artificial environment.

Brisbane Designscape • reconnect is a one-day event to be inspired, further your professional development, and network within the wider design community.

Come along and hear from an eclectic group of speakers, including architects, designers, artists, storytellers, and neuroscientists, talk about connection. Be inspired by their stories, learn from their work, and connect with friends and colleagues, old and new.

The Design Institute of Australia invites you to the DIA – Awards 2023 Celebrations. Join us as we honour the 2023 renowned Hall of Fame inductees and recipients of the Designers Australia Awards and Graduates of the Year Awards on the night.

The DIA Annual General Meeting (AGM) is the time for us to reflect on the past year and to plan for the future. Join us on Zoom as we celebrate the achievements of 2023 and the reforms undertaken during last year. DIA Members only, registration essential.

Discover the future of design in a one-hour panel discussion presented by Design Institute Australia. Explore the evolving nature of design through collaboration and technology, and its pivotal role in shaping the future. Featuring Laura Kostanski from CSIRO, Karen Webster from Creative Victoria, and an upcoming third speaker. Join us for invaluable insights.

The ACT Student Portfolio Review Industry Night connects students, early-career designers, and industry veterans. It offers a unique chance for CIT, UC, and ANU students to receive personalized portfolio feedback and industry insights from over 10 influential mentors across various design disciplines. Structured like a "speed-dating" event, attendees can easily connect with mentors, share their work, and cultivate meaningful connections, fostering a sense of community and facilitating networking, learning, and collaboration.

Explore the future of urban planning and design, and develop more skills in 3D Modelling for the Built Environment. This UNSW short course created by Professor Sisi Zlatanova, teaches the fundamentals for understanding and using 3D spatial data when making planning and development decisions for cities.

Join us for networking drinks and colour inspiration at the Dulux Colour Forecast 2024 Presentation hosted by Miliken. Discover this year’s palette featuring mid-tone colors, to evoke sentiments of warmth, nostalgia and self-expression.

Experience an evening of design excellence and inclusivity at the Design Institute of Australia (DIA) Inclusive Design Talk Series #3: PLACE. This event is part of our Inclusive Design Series, focused on exploring inclusive approaches to design.

Our third event features a panel discussion with distinguished designers: Nazia Kachwalla from Tonkin Zulaikha Greer Architects, Charlotte Wilson from SJB, and Kelvin Ho from Akin Atelier. They will share their award-winning projects, design philosophies, and inclusive design approaches. Our expert panel, moderated by interior designer Sarah-Jane Pyke, will facilitate thought-provoking discussions, and the audience can participate in a lively Q+A session.

Join us for networking drinks and colour inspiration at the Dulux Colour Forecast 2024 Presentation hosted by Jardan. Discover this year’s palette featuring mid-tone colors, to evoke sentiments of warmth, nostalgia and self-expression.

Join our first ever face-to-face Town Hall Meeting in our fight for the licensing of the interior design profession. Following a successful ‘Join the Fight’ NSW online forum and evidence-gathering exercise on 12th September, DIA has submitted a proposal to argue the case for licensing of interior designers under the NSW Building Authority. This meeting will help us build consensus on the issues facing our profession and the next steps for action in the Queensland advocacy campaign.

Join us for networking drinks and colour inspiration.

The event kicks off with a CPD approved colour learning module 'Colour & its Practical Application', presented by Andrea Lucena Orr – Dulux Colour Communications Manager. Then it’s time for pure colour inspiration, with a presentation by award winning Interior Designer Mardi Doherty (Studio Doherty) and Laminex, followed by an intimate insight into the 2024 Dulux Colour Forecast presented by Colour Fore-caster and Stylist at large Bree Leech, and Andrea Lucena-Orr. The event will conclude with a panel Q&A.

Bubbles on arrival. Curated charcuterie and beverages - this is a limited ticket event.