A devastating blow to Australian design The announcement that the Australian Design Centre (ADC) will cease operations by 30 June 2026 marks a seismic loss for the nation’s creative ecosystem. After more than [...]
Federal Government Backs Creators’ Rights. In a surprise decision, the Australian Government has rejected proposals to weaken copyright laws. Big Tech will not get free access to Australian creative work to train [...]
The 2025 Good Design Awards span more than 30 categories across 11 design disciplines under the theme Rewarding, Defining, and Celebrating Better Design. This year’s program highlights projects that [...]
The MAKE Award 2025 has named designer and metalsmith Cinnamon Lee as the winner of the $35,000 First Prize for NOCTUA. The work is a striking fusion of jewellery and lighting that pairs the permanence of metal with [...]
Read Our Objections To Proposed AI Copyright Reforms in Australia. The Authentic Design Alliance has lodged a formal submission to the Productivity Commission’s AI Copyright Inquiry, objecting to proposed AI [...]
A New Take on the Classic Beanbag Melbourne-based designer-maker Ash Allen has won the 2025 Clarence Prize for his innovative work Beanless, reflecting an ongoing exploration of sustainable materials and inventive [...]
Adam Markowitz Wins The Object at the 2025 INDE.Awards Melbourne designer–maker Adam Markowitz, in collaboration with craftsman Simeon Dux, has won the Object category at the INDE. Awards 2025 for A Cabinet of [...]
VIVID Emerging Designer Awards 2025: Jacob de Dassel Wins Double Honours! The 22nd annual VIVID Emerging Designer Awards at Decor+Design Melbourne has announced a new wave of exceptional Australian furniture, [...]
Authentic Design Alliance Returns as Green Design Show 2025 Partner We’re proud to return as an Event Partner of the Green Design Show Melbourne 2025, Australia’s only trade event dedicated exclusively to [...]
Emerging Designer Awards 2025: Celebrating Australia’s Next Generation of Design Talent We’re proud to announce that the Authentic Design Alliance (ADA) is once again a Supporting Partner of the Emerging Designer [...]
