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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).
Ideas
NSW parliamentary report recommends interior design licensing
In what the DIA describes as a “major boost for the profession,” a NSW Parliamentary Commission has released a report on the Review of the Design and Building Practitioners Act 2020.
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.
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
Vale Jill Stansfield
The Design Institute of Australia’s (DIA) first female national president, Jill Stansfield LFDIA, has sadly passed away on June 20th, aged 72, following a 10 year fight against Multiple Myeloma.
News
Dulux DIAlogue on Tour: Singapore’s dichotomies
From the socially and environmentally sustainable buildings by WOHA, to lessons from Kerry Hill Architects and a taste of Crazy Rich Asians, the Dulux DIAlogue on Tour winners have kicked off in style in Singapore.
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
Entries closing soon for Dulux DIAlogue on Tour
Are you a designer that wants to see the design sights of Singapore and Portugal? Entries are now open for the 2019 Dulux DIAlogue on Tour travel program.
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.