Join us for a colourful evening of designer networking. Porter's Paints are excited to launch the most beautiful and usable collection of colours in the Australian & New Zealand design scene. This collection will be the only tool needed by the design community. We’ve retained the enduring favourites from our last collection (2015), added the most loved colours from our amazing 40-year colour archives, and our colour experts have created some gorgeous new colours we believe will emerge as future favourites.

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In an increasingly networked landscape, regional designers have unprecedented access to global conversations, collaborations, and markets. Living and working in regional areas is an opportunity to build design communities grounded in place and connected to the world. Join us for this facilitated panel discussion deep diving into the processes and practices of design leaders, Adelaide Coman (Stanford University - Stanford Ecopreneurship Programs/ D-School) Allan Walker (Numeral - Design Resources) and Charlie Sutton (Head of Design Atlassian) as they share their extensive experience harnessing digital connectivity, cultural exchange, and strategic partnerships with international impact.

IESANZ WA, The Lighting Society, in conjunction with the AIA, DIA and IFA, are thrilled to bring you along for a one-of-a-kind designer night out. Have you ever wondered what challenges the design team face when working on Heritage buildings and Theatres? This is your chance to hear what it takes to complete a project on a grand scale and ask all the questions you might have along the way.

Join Never Not Creative for an essential conversation about mental health and wellbeing in the creative industries. This session will explore the unique pressures facing creative professionals and share actionable insights from groundbreaking research.

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It’s that time again! Join us for w/peers in collaboration with YEWA, EPWA and DIA, back to the traditional Lot20. Our w/peers series is all about community. We love getting together regularly to get connected and stay connected. Invite your friends and colleagues - all are welcome!

Join us at Stylecraft as we celebrate and announce our 2025 Graduate of the Year Award (GOTYA) winners!

The GOTYA program, the Design Institute of Australia's flagship initiative for emerging designers, plays a crucial role in providing vital, real-life feedback from experienced designers and industry figures to tertiary institutions and design graduates.

Join us at Stylecraft as we celebrate and announce our 2025 Graduate of the Year Award (GOTYA) winners!

The GOTYA program, the Design Institute of Australia's flagship initiative for emerging designers, plays a crucial role in providing vital, real-life feedback from experienced designers and industry figures to tertiary institutions and design graduates.

Join us at Stylecraft as we celebrate and announce our 2025 Graduate of the Year Award (GOTYA) winners!

The GOTYA program, the Design Institute of Australia's flagship initiative for emerging designers, plays a crucial role in providing vital, real-life feedback from experienced designers and industry figures to tertiary institutions and design graduates.

Why do we need designers on board. How do we get design / design professional voices on to boards / governments / committees, and what tools might we need as designers to gain those positions? Design shapes every aspect of our daily lives, yet designers remain underrepresented in the boardrooms and committees that make critical decisions affecting our communities, businesses, and society. This one hour webinar brings together three exceptional leaders to explore why we urgently need design voices in governance and how design professionals can strategically position themselves for board appointments.

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Join us at Stylecraft as we celebrate and announce our 2025 Graduate of the Year Award (GOTYA) winners!

The GOTYA program, the Design Institute of Australia's flagship initiative for emerging designers, plays a crucial role in providing vital, real-life feedback from experienced designers and industry figures to tertiary institutions and design graduates.

Join us at Stylecraft as we celebrate and announce our 2025 Graduate of the Year Award (GOTYA) winners!

The GOTYA program, the Design Institute of Australia's flagship initiative for emerging designers, plays a crucial role in providing vital, real-life feedback from experienced designers and industry figures to tertiary institutions and design graduates.

Join us at Ciao Papi for dinner and design community! The DIA is delighted to be hosting a networking dinner for QLD designers. This intimate gathering offers the perfect opportunity to connect with fellow creatives, share insights, and build meaningful professional relationships in a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere.

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Are you an interior designer working in Tasmania? Don't let legal compliance catch you off guard. Join us for this essential professional development session where we'll demystify the Tasmanian Building Act 2016 and its impact on your practice.

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Getting your design work featured in media isn't just about having great work—it's about knowing how to present it in a way that editors can't ignore. But for many designers, pitching to media feels like shouting into the void.

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Welcome to the Coastal Creatives May Lunch event! Join us at The Savvy Squire Mooloolaba for a fun and inspiring in-person gathering. Connect with fellow creatives 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. Come along and be part of a vibrant community of like-minded individuals. Don't miss out on this opportunity to collaborate and have a great time!

The Design Institute of Australia NSW Branch Council invites designers and design students to network with the design community. Enjoy cross disciplinary mingling and learn about how to get the most out of your DIA membership.

The creative industries are facing a perfect storm. Work is drying up, AI is automating execution, and the cost of living is squeezing harder than ever. For many designers, especially those who've spent decades mastering their craft, it feels like the ground is shifting beneath their feet.

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Join us at this open forum for designers and industry to connect and converse on what’s happening in our local design networks. Whether you're a member or just curious about the DIA, this is your chance to have your voice heard, connect with the community and help shape the future of design in Australia.

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Join us for an inspiring evening at Re-Story by Re-Love, where we will explore the incredible work being done to support women and families in crisis. ReLove's Free Store is a safe place for people in crisis to shop for everything they need to furnish their new home. ReLove provide furniture to help people restart their lives with the agency to choose how they want to live.

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Join us in celebrating the creativity and excellence of Australia’s interior design community at the 2025 Australian Interior Design Awards gala dinner. On Friday 6 June, the awarded and commended projects will be unveiled in an unforgettable evening hosted by award-winning comedian Tom Ballard, held in the Grand Ballroom at Sofitel Melbourne on Collins. Book your tickets now!

Help shape Australia’s emerging design sector. Join sector leaders redefining service and strategic design in national classification frameworks.

The DIA Tasmanian Council is delighted to invite you to an open meeting of the Council. This event is open to members and interested members of the design community. We will be providing an update following on from our Roundtables late last year including launching our upcoming Tasmanian events program. We'll also be making a special fellowship presentation!

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Date a Designer brings a playful twist to professional networking, offering the public access to designers through intimate, one-on-one conversations. Curated 15-minute "design dates" break down barriers between designers and the public, creating meaningful connections and demystifying design practices.

The Design Institute of Australia WA Council invites designers and design students to join us for an evening of networking and celebration as we honour our newest WA DIA Fellowship recipients. You'll also enjoy the opportunity to view the extraordinary collaboration between the DIA and Perth Design Week - Designers and Makers: Making Ideas. Experience firsthand how design shapes our world as five of Western Australia's most innovative makers reveal their creative journeys.

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The Design Institute of Australia NSW Council cordially invites designers and design students to join us for an evening of networking and celebration as we honour our newest NSW DIA Fellowship recipients. This event is being generously hosted by our glamorous friends at Bang and Olufsen. Admission includes refreshments and a selection of light bites.

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Your chance to see the next steps of what it is like to be a professional designer. To hear from industry about how important your creative, critical thinking, and collaboration skills are to them. To be in a room full of like-minded people in the inspiring buildings and surrounds of Hassell Studios, a great way to give you and your MDP a boost. 

The Design Institute of Australia SA/NT Council is delighted to invite designers and design students to networking drinks to meet the DIA SA/NT Council, share your views and hear about the 2025 DIA program of events and advocacy priorities. We will also be making a few special Fellowship presentations.

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Transform your creative future in one extraordinary evening. Connect with Victoria's most innovative designers for personalised feedback that could shape your career trajectory. Whether your portfolio is polished or still evolving, this intimate gathering brings you face-to-face with industry leaders who are eager to share their insights and experience.

The Design Institute of Australia QLD Council is delighted to invite designers to networking drinks to meet the DIA QLD Council, share your views and hear about the 2025 DIA program of events and advocacy priorities. We will also be making a few special Fellowship presentations. Drinks, nibbles and wonderful company provided.

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