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 [...]
UPDATE:: NGV has announced MDW dates and expressions of interest are now open! Thank you to everyone who jumped into collective action, the message clearly transmitted! [...]
Enhancing Australian Design Protection – Essential read! IP Australia has released the outcomes of the two-year consultation on proposed ways to enhance protection for ‘Virtual’, [...]
Following our Melbourne event last month, we met with ADA Stakeholders and sincerely thank the 48 individuals and brands who have since contributed vital feedback on the next round of changes to IP legislation. Our [...]
Thank you to everyone who joined us in person and online for our event last week, jointly presented by the Authentic Design Alliance with IP Australia in Melbourne! Your contributions are vital, and we also thank [...]
Have your say on the design rights system. Invited ADA Members and stakeholders will join us for an exclusive event with IP Australia on Tuesday, July 11th, at the Cult Melbourne showroom. Attending the in-person [...]
As part of our ongoing consultation with IP Australia on further proposed amendments, we have been invited to review suggested changes to simplify the design registration processes over the coming months. We [...]
Celebrating Australian Design Advocacy and Protection for Furniture (2016–2022) Advocating for Original Furniture and Lighting Designs Since 2010 Since its 2016 relaunch, the Authentic Design Alliance (ADA) has led [...]
We have had our biggest year since the ADA was founded by Cult, Living Edge, Euroluce, Ke-Zu and Stylecraft in 2010! Aside from an action-pack event and award program, we hosted talks, sponsored events and [...]
The introduction of a 12-month ‘grace period’ is a small win that packs a big punch for the furnishing sector! Now (or very soon), a 12-month buffer will apply prior to applying for design registration! [...]
