The Design Institute of Australia invites you to the National Designers Australia Awards 2024.

Join us to celebrate the national recipients of the Designers Australia Awards and Graduates of the Year Awards on this special evening. These awards are the benchmark for Australian design excellence and the ultimate accolade for design professionals. These awards promote ideas, creativity, diversity, and processes and reinforce design's social, cultural, economic and environmental impact.

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 2024 and the reforms undertaken during last year. DIA Members only, registration essential.

Join us at Stylecraft as we celebrate and announce our 2024 Graduate of the Year Award (GOTYA) winners!

The GOTYA program, the Design Institute of Australia's flagship initiative for emerging designers, plays a crucial role in providing vital, real-life feedback from experienced designers and industry figures to tertiary institutions and design graduates.

The Magical Mystery Tour is set to take you on a journey through the heart of Geelong, a key player in Victorian manufacturing. Spend a day exploring Geelong's highlights, starting with a tour of the "10 Years of Dowel Jones" exhibition at the National Wool Museum, led by Adam Lynch and Dale Hardiman. Witness a demonstration of the 112-year-old Axminster Jacquard Loom at the museum, followed by a visit to the GH Commercial tufting facility, where you'll see Designer Jet® technology and the carpet tile plant in action. The day concludes with a three-course lunch at Black Sheep, offering a perfect blend of innovation and tradition.

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Residential architecture takes centre stage at the 2024 Houses Awards. We’ll be celebrating the brilliant work of architects and designers from across Australia who demonstrate new depths of understanding to achieve new heights of excellence. Join us in Melbourne on 2 August as we reveal the houses, apartments, gardens and more that occupy the pinnacle of Australian residential design.

The Architecture Symposium: Readymade challenges us to reconsider existing Australian housing typologies, shifting away from redundancy and towards retention and renewal. From casting a wide collaborative net to open-source methods and mainstreaming practices, Readymade will examine atypical methods and scales of practicing that consider the potential of working intelligently with what we already have.

What happens when you add a fashion designer to an expert in virtual worlds? What happens when an expert in indigenous design principles joins an architectural practice working in the health sector? What happens when a UX and industrial designer catch up to chew the fat?

When designers collide, magic happens.

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Join us for an evening of networking drinks under a dreamtime sky and learn about an award winning alliance. GH Commercial and Dreamtime Flooring have embarked on a groundbreaking partnership. With a whole lot of listening, trust and respect, these two companies have joined forces to create a product that is a celebration of Indigenous culture and Australian manufacturing.

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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.