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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On Census Night, Tuesday 11 August 2026, every designer in Australia can change how the nation sees the design profession. This Census, write DESIGNER.
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Join DIA CEO Simone LeAmon live on Instagram with Dr Laura Kostanski, strategic design leader, and Dr Brandon Gien, Founder and Chair of Good Design Australia, for a conversation about the decades-long journey to the recognition of Minor Group 242 Design Professionals, the purpose of the Write DESIGNER campaign, and why workforce and occupation data matter.
The Australian Census, on 11 August 2026, is the first to use the Australian Bureau of Statistics' new occupation classification, giving design its own dedicated group: Minor Group 242 – Design Professionals. Join us on the morning of the Census, for a practical 30-minute session on how to correctly complete the two questions that matter on your Census Personal Form: your occupation and your main tasks.
Design is at the heart of any great dining experience. When done well, each part combines to complement and elevate the food, drinks, and hospitality; the space, lighting, furniture, branding, music, and atmosphere all come together to tell a story. DIA ACT is excited to offer a unique hospitality experience Dine & Design; an evening of great food, great wine, and great Canberra design.
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Join us at Stylecraft as we celebrate the announcement of the 2026 Graduate of the Year Awards (GOTYA) winners. The GOTYA celebrations are an opportunity to recognise and celebrate the exceptional graduates nominated from across Australia's states and territories, bringing together the design community to acknowledge the next generation of design talent.
Join us at Stylecraft as we celebrate the announcement of the 2026 Graduate of the Year Awards (GOTYA) winners. The GOTYA celebrations are an opportunity to recognise and celebrate the exceptional graduates nominated from across Australia's states and territories, bringing together the design community to acknowledge the next generation of design talent.
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