Design Institute of Australia
Events
Meet the 2026 Graduates of the Year
From dementia-inclusive urbanism and home haemodialysis to multilingual typography and regenerative biomaterials, the Design Institute of Australia’s 2026 GOTYA winners point to an emerging generation designing with care, research and social responsibility.
Events
DIA: It’s time to Write DESIGNER at the Australian census
With an in-your-face campaign from the Design Institute of Australia, Write DESIGNER urges every design professional to identify themselves in the upcoming census.
Events
Q&A: When Mim met Tim at Royal Oak Floors
A recent Design Talk Series event presented by Royal Oak Floors saw Melbourne-based interior designer, and founder and principal of Mim Design, Miriam Fanning in live conversation with our editor.
News
Simone LeAmon is the new DIA CEO
Former INDE Luminary LeAmon joins the Design Institute of Australia (DIA) following more than a decade as the inaugural Curator of Contemporary Design and Architecture at the National Gallery of Victoria (NGV).
Events
2024 Hall of Famers announced by DIA
The Design Institute of Australia (DIA) has announced the induction of eight distinguished designers into its Hall of Fame for 2024.
Events
Design Institute of Australia introduces latest publication
Diagonal is a publication by the Design Institute of Australia, where all proceeds go towards supporting their mission to advance Australian design excellence.
Project
Halls of power
Open, light-filled and speaking directly to contemporary Australian culture, the new Bates Smart-designed Australian Embassy in Washington DC is positioning Australia at the forefront of contemporary design.
Events
On The Move: A bumper round of career news to finish 2023
It’s the final round of career moves for 2023. Stretching back to November, it’s a bumper list full of diverse and exciting appointments.
Events
Madeline Lester Excellence Award leads the list of DIA winners
The full list of winners from the Design Institute of Australia Awards 2023 have been announced, including a standout graduate of the year.
Events
Spotlighting human centric design: Winners at DIA’s Graduate of the Year Awards
Graduates’ portfolios embodied their commitment to harnessing design as a force for social improvement at the DIA’s Graduate of the Year Awards 2023.
Events
The future is in good hands: DIA award winners
Announced last week, we take a look at some of the key winners from this year’s DIA Designers Australia Awards.
News
On The Move
We cover the latest moves, promotions and celebrations across the architecture and design industry, including Bates Smart, Gray Puksand, The Design Institute of Australia, Assemble and more.
News
Meet the 2019 Dulux DIAlogue on Tour winners
The Design Institute of Australia has revealed the winners of the Dulux DIAlogue on Tour 2019. And there are some impressive names in design on the list!
News
Design Institute of Australia announces the inductees for the 2019 Hall of Fame
Showcasing an exceptional line-up of Australia’s design pioneers, visionaries and heroes, the Design Institute of Australia’s Hall of Fame celebrates the significant contribution of these designers to the creative world.
Articles
From the ground up: How Tappeti believes we can transform the design industry, one rug at a time
Luxury rug brand and FRONT exhibitor Tappeti prove that sometimes, finding outstanding design is simply a question of looking down.
Products
From The Ground Up: How Tappeti Believes We Can Transform The Design Industry, One Rug At A Time
Luxury rug brand and FRONT exhibitor Tappeti prove that sometimes, finding outstanding design is simply a question of looking down.
People
Vale Madeline Lester
Celebrated Australian designer and DIA Hall of Fame inductee, Madeline Lester, passes away at 68. On behalf of the Australian design community, we wish to pay our respects to Madeline – a person who gave so much to this industry and contributed greatly to its success.