The Dulux Colour Forecast 2025 is expressed through three exciting palettes set to influence interiors in the coming year – the result of extensive global research and colour insights executed by the Dulux Colour Team and will be presented by Andrea Lucena-Orr, Dulux Colour and Communications Manager.

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The Design Institute of Australia NSW Branch Council invites designers and design students to join us for networking drinks and a discussion on the current design job market. We'll cover essential topics like landing initial interviews, navigating a lack of experience, and exploring effective job search strategies, including LinkedIn, online portals, and networking.

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The Magical Mystery Tour is set to take you on a journey through the heart of Geelong, a key player in Victorian manufacturing. Spend a day exploring Geelong's highlights, starting with a tour of the "10 Years of Dowel Jones" exhibition at the National Wool Museum, led by Adam Lynch and Dale Hardiman. Witness a demonstration of the 112-year-old Axminster Jacquard Loom at the museum, followed by a visit to the GH Commercial tufting facility, where you'll see Designer Jet® technology and the carpet tile plant in action. The day concludes with a three-course lunch at Black Sheep, offering a perfect blend of innovation and tradition.

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Join us online to hear from recent graduates about their journeys into the design industry. Learn about the challenges they faced, the surprises they encountered, how their expectations stood up to reality and the strategies they used to thrive.

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While the theory of co-design is challenging to argue with on paper, we have a long way to go in embedding it into the breadth of design practice we see in Australia.

Assumed complexity, fear of losing control, and concern that the output ‘won’t be as good’ are a few of the many myths ready to be busted.

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Residential architecture takes centre stage at the 2024 Houses Awards. We’ll be celebrating the brilliant work of architects and designers from across Australia who demonstrate new depths of understanding to achieve new heights of excellence. Join us in Melbourne on 2 August as we reveal the houses, apartments, gardens and more that occupy the pinnacle of Australian residential design.

The Architecture Symposium: Readymade challenges us to reconsider existing Australian housing typologies, shifting away from redundancy and towards retention and renewal. From casting a wide collaborative net to open-source methods and mainstreaming practices, Readymade will examine atypical methods and scales of practicing that consider the potential of working intelligently with what we already have.

Will Guidara, a visionary leader, transformed Eleven Madison Park into the world’s best restaurant. Now, he’s sharing his secrets with you. In this exclusive 90-minute Global Headliner virtual interview, Will will dive into his acclaimed book, Unreasonable Hospitality, revealing the magic behind creating unforgettable customer experiences and empowering teams to excel.

What happens when you add a fashion designer to an expert in virtual worlds? What happens when an expert in indigenous design principles joins an architectural practice working in the health sector? What happens when a UX and industrial designer catch up to chew the fat?

When designers collide, magic happens.

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Join us for the 2024 Soapbox debate "Is AI revolutionising the future of design for better or for worse?".

This lively debate will see individuals across various platforms of design and architecture argue their viewpoint on the role of AI in the design industry, now and into the future. Drinks and nibbles are provided, along with an opportunity to continue the discussion and network following the debate.

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Feng Shui is an ancient Chinese practice that arranges spaces to promote health and harmony. Whether you're a believer or a skeptic, its relevance in today's market is clear, especially with the rise in holistic wellness.

Join us online to learn from Jane Langof, an award-winning Feng Shui Master and designer. Since 2008, Jane has transformed various spaces into environments that enhance health and well-being. She integrates traditional Feng Shui with modern design, making her a trusted partner for designers and architects worldwide.

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The DIA is delighted to be hosting a networking lunch for QLD designers. GOMA Restaurant is a multi award-winning dining experience, with an elegant, contemporary menu often inspired by the art showcased in the museum. As an exclusive treat after lunch, Samantha Littley and Adam Ford will give a Curators tour of the new QAGOMA exhibition: Prism: Light, Colour, Form. This exhibition considers the universal appeal of glass and its myriad applications, with the title referring both to the medium’s refractive qualities and to the various ‘lenses’ through which this display considers its materiality.

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The Design Institute of Australia QLD Branch invites QLD based designers and design students to meet the new DIA QLD Council and hear about the 2024 DIA program of events and advocacy priorities.

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Join us for an evening of networking drinks under a dreamtime sky and learn about an award winning alliance. GH Commercial and Dreamtime Flooring have embarked on a groundbreaking partnership. With a whole lot of listening, trust and respect, these two companies have joined forces to create a product that is a celebration of Indigenous culture and Australian manufacturing.

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Join us online for a deep dive on Indigenous print making and collaborative use of licensed Aboriginal designs.

Meet Felicity Wright, founder of Songlines Gallery, and hear about her 40 years experience in Indigenous textile print making. Felicity will share her knowledge of print making history, how to identify regional art and block prints and show visuals of the amazing installations Songlines has collaborated on. Felicity is a wealth of knowledge on respectful and appropriate collaboration and a passionate advocate for the use of indigenous art. Join us to learn more about how you can incorporate Indigenous artwork into your own design practice.

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Take your seat at the table for the biggest night in Australian interior design. The awards gala dinner is a grand celebration, playing host to over 500 members of Australia’s interior design community. Join your peers, colleagues and friends on Friday 14 June at the Sofitel Sydney Wentworth to cheer on this year’s awarded and commended practices in an entertaining evening hosted by award-winning comedian Nath Valvo. Book your tickets now!

Hosted by Design Show Sydney. Join the DIA NSW Interior Design Working Group to hear about the latest changes being proposed for the NSW Home Building Act and the impacts on the Interior Design profession. Learn about the advocacy required to expand the Design and Building Practitioners Act 2020 to include interior designers for all classes of building, and why the profession needs to invest in an accreditation and registration / licensing regime.

Designers face the challenge of creating for the future while living in the present. Tim Stock, co-founder of scenarioDNA and Parsons School of Design professor, utilizes generative AI to forecast trends and design for longevity. He uses culture mapping workshops to uncover the evolution of language and culture, helping designers make smarter, more sustainable decisions. With over 22 years of experience in brand strategy and trend forecasting, Tim provides invaluable insights into how generative AI can anticipate shifts in culture to deliver impactful designs. Join us as he shares his expertise through live demonstrations of generative tools and clear, actionable strategies for the future of design.

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The Design Institute of Australia QLD Branch invites QLD based designers and design students to meet the new DIA QLD Council and hear about the 2024 DIA program of events and advocacy priorities.

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The Design Institute of Australia NSW Branch Council invites designers and design students to networking drinks with your design community. Catch up with the DIA NSW Council and be updated on DIA advocacy priorities.

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The Design Institute of Australia NSW Branch Council invites designers and design students to networking drinks with your design community. Catch up with the DIA NSW Council and be updated on DIA advocacy priorities.

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How do you decide what to charge? Too little and your business will go backwards... too much and you risk pricing yourself out of the market. How do your fees impact your brand image? How do you manage increasing your fees with current clients? We're in the business of design, but sometimes the business of business can get us down. Following the success of our recent Trade Hustle for Profit event, Join Damian Hinks, founder of The Commercial Creative, to get some advice on pricing strategy.

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Join Neil Chenery and Vic/Tas Branch Chair, Karen Webster, for a dynamic discussion on the role of AI in design. This event will address pressing questions about AI's implications for creativity, including its definition, the existence of AI art, ethical concerns, and its impact on creatives' earnings. Discover how to identify AI-generated content and utilize AI tools effectively. Neil, a seasoned professional in art and design, and Karen, a prominent figure in Australia's creative industries, will share their insights. This interactive session invites live questions and will be recorded for later viewing by registrants.

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The Design Institute of Australia QLD Branch invites QLD based designers and design students to meet the new DIA QLD Council and hear about the 2024 DIA program of events and advocacy priorities.

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The Green Pathways, Gold Places is a collaborative project between the Queensland Chapters of the Australian Institute of Architects (AIA), the Australian Institute of Landscape Architects (AILA), the Design Institute of Australia (DIA) and the Planning Institute of Australia (PIA) to promote good design and planning for the Brisbane 2032 Olympics and Paralympic Games and legacy.

Discover a nurturing culture that fosters emotional and physical care. Examine how designs can heal, focusing on people's care. Explore the care of places in relation to community and healing spaces. Consider new ways to care for our planet, shaping eco-friendly behaviors.

Learn how we can design to allow human-centered design to flourish, including creating designs that are empathetic, inclusive, and nourishing. Embrace caring for both place and planet by going beyond sustainability and embracing intentional regeneration.

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