DIA is Australia’s peak body for designers
As the national professional membership organisation, we represent and champion Australia’s designers across disciplines, industries and career stages. Through advocacy, leadership and access to networks and resources, DIA supports designers to thrive — strengthening design’s role in Australia’s cultural life and elevating its contribution to the systems, services, products and environments that shape the nation.
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Join us for a morning of open conversation and direct industry access at Zenith Interiors Fyshwick. Hear from a curated panel of Canberra's leading design studios across architecture, interior design, industrial design, graphic design, and more. Get informal portfolio feedback from the people doing the hiring.
This Architecture Symposium brings together leading voices in Architecture to explore how systems thinking, cost-management strategies, open-source construction and innovative design approaches can deliver thoughtful, high-quality homes for communities traditionally underserved by architectural services.
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Make/shift is a festival of future-making in and around Walyalup Fremantle. At its heart is the idea that the future is something we make, and that if we want just, sustainable, and joyful futures, we need to challenge the ones we're being offered and roll up our sleeves to make better ones.
Join us for the official launch of the Design Institute of Australia’s Accredited DesignerTM program and an evening dedicated to the future of Australia’s interior design profession at Schiavello, Melbourne.
Join us for an exclusive tour of Schiavello’s manufacturing facility and discover more than 60 years of local manufacturing expertise, from engineering and tooling, metal processing to timber, upholstery and assembly.
The Design Institute of Australia NSW Council invites you to raise a glass and celebrate as we acknowledge our newest NSW DIA Fellowship recipients - designers who have made an extraordinary contribution to the profession. Join us for an evening of connection, conversation, and well-earned recognition, hosted by our friends at Schiavello.
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Joinus at Kawana Waters Hotel (there's lots of parking!) for a fun and inspiring in-person gathering. Connect with fellow designers and share ideas in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. Whether you're a designer, photographer, illustrator, writer, or just someone who works in the creative industries, this event is perfect for you.
Are you a final year student or recent grad ready to launch your design career? Join Victoria's top creative minds for an exclusive portfolio review evening. Transform your creative future in one extraordinary evening. Connect with Victoria's most innovative designers for personalised feedback that could shape your career trajectory.
For 50 years, Queensland industrial designers have helped drive the economy, building businesses, creating jobs, solving design challenges and developing products that compete on a global stage. Join us as we celebrate this legacy.
Three of the world's most influential voices on leadership are coming to Australia for LeaderSHIFT: Brené Brown, Liz Wiseman and Tim Arnold. The Second Release of tickets has just gone live. Design Institute of Australia has partnered with Growth Faculty to offer our members and their teams special rates to attend.
Sydney — Wednesday, 10 February 2027, ICC Sydney
Melbourne — Friday, 12 February 2027, MCEC Melbourne
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