The DIA has a comprehensive reference set of Practice Notes to assist DIA designer members in their professional practice.

The Practice Notes cover areas such as contracts, tendering, administration, the legal business environment, fees, salaries, intellectual property and much more.

The DIA offers Continuing Professional Development (CPD) through member events and face-to-face and online learning programs.

Upcoming & Past Events. Look for events in your state or territory, and online.

DIA members receive substantial discounts to all DIA events and gain exclusive access to DIA member-only events as advertised.

Our Find a Designer service is only available to DIA members, where you can promote your business free of charge through this website, and connect with other DIA members.

Currently under construction as we move to our new platform, this updated feature will be available soon.

The DIA has a legal assistance service available to Graduates, Associates, MDIA Members and Fellows, provided by the DIA’s expert legal advisors, Aintree Group Legal.

DIA member discounts with an insurance partner who knows about design.

After 6 months of research and legal advice, DIA has released a new Practice Note titled Design Careers Award Guide 2023. Supported by a Creative Victoria Workers Fund grant, the publication is a crucial element of a larger initiative we are undertaking to support designers of all disciplines in their career path planning.