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!

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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!

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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.

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.

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.

Join us at Stylecraft as we celebrate and announce our 2023 State and National Graduate of the Year Award (GOTYA) winners!

This year, we've made a slight change to the format by combining the State and National Winner announcements into one exciting event. Witness the recognition of exceptional designers from across Australia in the early stages of their careers.

Please join us in celebrating the shortlisted entries and Awards of Merit recipients, which acknowledge Australian designers' and their contribution to ethical, innovative and impactful design. The cocktail event welcomes the attendance of the broader design community as well as entrants and previous winners.

Take this opportunity to visit Melbourne Now one last time with an exclusive tour provided by exhibition curator Dr Timothy Moore.

Celebrating new and ambitious local art and design, Melbourne Now crosses a range of contemporary disciplines including fashion and jewellery, painting, sculpture, architecture, ceramics, video, performance, printmaking and publishing.

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In 2023, the Australian Interior Design Awards, a partnership event of the Design Institute of Australia and Artichoke magazine, marks 20 years of providing a platform for proud, passionate celebration of Australia’s interior design community. On Friday 2 June, the awarded and commended projects for 2023 will be revealed at Melbourne’s stunning Plaza Ballroom.

Join us for an exclusive walking tour through the streets of Fitzroy, Melbourne, as we delve into the world of leading designers' studios.

This inspiring event will take place on Thursday 1 June commencing at 3 pm, and promises to be an unforgettable experience for design enthusiasts.

This DIA — Design Days Melbourne event titled Student Crash Course: University to Employment is a DIA program during Melbourne Design Week and will offer tips and tricks for students preparing to enter the next phase of their design journey. Followed by a Student Portfolio Review, the DIA will present an interactive workshop showcasing examples of portfolio styles.

The DIA is thrilled to present "Exhibiting your Designs," an industry panel featuring leading designers during Melbourne Design Week. This panel will provide attendees with practical tips and advice on how to exhibit their designs effectively, from creating an impactful exhibition concept to selecting the right materials and showcasing their work.

DIA – Design Days Melbourne: Roundtable, Exploring the Intersection of Design and Copyright Law with Generative AI: Navigating Content Custody, Ownership, and Attribution

The roundtable discussion will focus on the intersection of Australian Design and Copyright Law with AI and its implications for content custody, ownership, and attribution. Attendees can expect a thought-provoking and engaging conversation about the challenges and opportunities that arise when AI technology is used in the creation and distribution of content.

The Design Institute of Australia invites designers and design students to networking drinks to meet the DIA VIC/TAS Council, hear about the 2023 DIA program of events and advocacy priorities and make suggestions on key member interests.

Designing for a winery requires a unique understanding of the brand, the visitor and the experiential journey. What other factors make for a memorable and commercially successful fitout? Join us in Melbourne on 23 February as industry experts explore the creation of winery venues for an increasingly discerning guest and client. Earn CPD points – book now!

Join Philip Fimmano and David Clark for another inspiring trend seminar, presenting new colours, materials & concepts for fashion, textiles, interiors & lifestyle. Don’t miss this acclaimed annual workshop for creatives & retailers in all industries.

An evocative reimagining of The Parthenon on the Acropolis in Athens, Adam Newman and Kelvin Tsang’s Temple of Boom is the NGV Architecture Commission for 2022, an annual series that invites Australian architects to create a work of site-specific, ephemeral architecture for the NGV Garden.

The Eat Drink Design Awards celebrate Australia and New Zealand’s best hospitality projects will be announced on 10 November 2022. Entries – from high-end restaurants and bars to offbeat hole in-the-wall cafes and pop-ups – make the awards a unique opportunity for architects, designers and their clients to present their best new projects.

Bringing last year’s inaugural First Nations Design Commission recipient Nicole Monks together with 2022 recipients Cassie Leatham, Delvene Cockatoo-Collins and Lillardia Briggs-Houston in conversation with Mob in Fashion Ambassador Nathan McGuire, this event is a chance to see each of the artists’ work for the first time, and hear from them directly about how their work contributes to the Design Fringe conversation.