ADC

Events
Melbourne Design Week 2026: The Review
With a plethora of talks, installations, exhibitions and happenings responding to this year’s theme (Design The World You Want), the eleven-day festival was the largest to date and arguably the most accomplished since inception.

Events
Led by designers: Casting a curatorial eye across Melbourne Design Week
Curator, writer and educator Kate Goodwin was in town for Melbourne Design Week. Here, she reflects on how light-touch organising and designer-led spaces created some of the most impactful, distinctive exhibitions.

Events
Australian Design Centre set to cease all operations by mid-year
After 62 years dedicated to presenting the country’s best craft and design, Australian Design Centre is set to close permanently by 30th June, 2026.

News
Australian Design Centre set to close
The Australian Design Centre (ADC) has announced that the organisation can no longer continue without adequate government funding to cover operational costs.

Events
Crafted Liberation transforms textile waste into symbols of empowerment
From discarded headscarves to stadium seats, Crafted Liberation leverages material innovation to celebrate Iranian women’s resilience in the pursuit of gender equality.