In this session of CPD Live, “Understanding and Respecting Country – Pathways to Effective Collaboration & Co-Design” we consider Indigenous art and design in the context of the architectural sector.

Noting the significance of design to First Nations peoples across Australia and the work of Indigenous designers, artists, and architects within the built environment, we also shine a light on collaborations between them and non-Indigenous architects.

Our panel (of both Indigenous and non-indigenous speakers), talk through their own experiences working on projects of this type, and identify the various practical, ethical, and cultural considerations that should be understood when doing so.

They explain the importance of communication in this context and identify the ways to ensure such projects have the best chance of being successful.

At the end of this presentation, you should be able to:

• Define the terms ‘Designing with Country’ and ‘Co-Design’ in the context of Australian architecture
• Display an understanding of the significance of Designing with Country to Indigenous peoples
• Outline the importance of communication and collaboration when undertaking these types of projects
• Identify the practical, ethical, cultural and legal considerations involved when working on these types of projects 

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