For numerous decades, the Design Institute of Australia has advocated for designers, addressing the parameters they face, fortifying industry professionals and enabling them to excel. Recently, the non-profit organisation launched a tome called Diagonal that explores the ‘why’ behind design.

Positioned as more of an irreverent piece with no advertising, all proceeds will go towards supporting the Design Institute of Australia’s trajectory to advance Australian design excellence, led by Editorial Director and Russell & George co-founder, Byron George.

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Published quarterly, Diagonal pays homage to Indigenous perspectives on time and place – fittingly the three-monthly schedule aligns with Australia’s natural seasons. A platform to foray into the philosophies and stories that have helped shape contemporary design.

The inaugural issue, themed around resilience and featuring an array of stories that explore First Nations’ profound connection to land, culture and identity, examines how the fashion industry can adapt and thrive in an uncertain future. The cover interprets spring in various states of compression, designed by Creative Director, Sachi Kapadia and 3D knit innovation company, Knovus. Coded and produced in a knitted form, the three-dimensional graphic speaks to the notion of celebrating our similarities rather than our differences.

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