Studying design?

The DIA is now more accessible than ever

Serious about a design career?

We're serious about supporting you.

We have reduced the fee for a General Concession Membership so you can engage with your future profession NOW, giving your design career a competitive edge.

How much does it cost?

DIA Membership for Students is now only $45 + GST per year

Why join the DIA?

  • Free access to DIA online sessions

  • Free access to DIA Practice Notes student pack

  • Free access to DIA fee and salary survey

  • Graduates of the Year Awards (GOTYA)

  • Design careers award guide

  • Free access to three part online series (delivered from August - September) covering:
    - GOTYA winner presentation: hello from the other side – what’s life in the real world like?
    - Recruiter presentation: recruitment specialists share what they are looking for and how to land a job
    - Going it alone: small practice and starting out as a sole practitioner

  • Be eligible for DIA student prizes awarded annually by educators – 1 year free membership and certificate

  • Design portfolio review and speed dating events run annually by DIA Councils

How to sign up

  1. Go to the Membership Application page

  2. Upload proof of concession (student card)

  3. Enter your personal details and press Continue

  4. Select ‘DIA General Membership (Concessional - annual)’

  5. Enter your payment details