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Why the current review into design systems might be a start, but not the solution
We were recently contacted by IP Australia, the department tasked with managing design registrations, trade marks, copyright and patents, to consult on the review into design systems. After coordinating input from [...]
ADA Lighting Roundtable – Melbourne / Sydney October
Surprisingly, most of our contact with industry members affected by design theft are from the lighting sector! Independent designers, brands, importers and retailers are being savaged by online platforms and bricks [...]
ADA05 I Download our latest Tabloid
Stay informed with our latest campaigns and overview of ADA Members at DENFAIR! It is important as an industry that we remain informed - Download our latest Tabloid here GET INVOLVED & SUPPORT OUR CAMPAIGNS FOR [...]
ADA Roundtable I IP Australia review design systems
The regulatory body for patents, trade marks and design registrations is currently undertaking a review of design systems. As part of this IP Australia invited the AUTHENTIC DESIGN ALLIANCE to present a range of [...]
EASEL PROJECT launching at DENFAIR
EASEL is a new independent initiative supporting authentic design initiated by Adam Cornish and Marcus Piper that will debut next month at DENFAIR. Eight renown creatives from disciplines spanning industrial design, [...]
AWARDS I TDF DESIGN AWARDS – $30,000 Cash Prizes
We are proud to support TDF Design Awards. The powerhouse behind Australia's most widely read design blog Lucy Feagins has announced the debut edition of The Design Files DESIGN AWARDS! With $30,000 prize money [...]
MELB DESIGN WEEK I VICO MAGISTRETTI Archive at Euroluce
Vico Magistretti Archivio in Viaggio As part of Melbourne Design Week 2019 the Vico Magistretti Travelling Archive was brought to Australia for the first time. The Archive presents photos, images, sketches, texts [...]
MEDIA I Why the ADA? What are the objectives & challenges?
Everything you need to know about why the ADA exists, what we do & the problem with replica - essential reading about the fight against the replica furniture industry. Authentic Design Alliance helping design [...]
EVENT I ADA x HOME.GROWN. for Sydney Design Festival 8-10 March
HOME.GROWN. // Discovering Australian Design for Sydney Design Festival 2019 Mungo Scott Flour Mill, Summer Hill Presented by AUTHENTIC DESIGN ALLIANCE® + The Design Directory.org Curated by ADA® director Anne-Maree [...]
NEWS I Cafe Culture + Insitu rebrand to Design Nation!
Celebrating 20 years in the furnishing industry Cafe Culture + Insitu rebrands to Design Nation! As ADA Platinum members, Design Nation now offers architects and designers an exciting new destination for all [...]
ADA 2018 I 8 Festivals, 5 Industry Events, 25 Talks, 10 Workshops, 1 TEDx pitch & more!
The ADA 2018 event calendar was cemented by expanded affiliations with Sydney Design Festival (MAAS Powerhouse Museum), Design Canberra and the Australian Design Centre with Sydney Craft Week. We joined the program [...]