Jacqueline Kaytar wins the ADA Award of Merit at the 2026 vivid Emerging Designer Awards. See every category winner and commendation.
Australian architects and designers: enter The (Emerging) Designer Awards extended to 20 July. Free entry, four categories, career-defining prizes.
See the VIVID 2026 finalist exhibition, 15-17 July. For the 10th year as an award partner, we encourage you to register to attend.
vivid Emerging Designer Awards 2026 entries extended to 28 April. Enter now for the chance to join the finalist exhibition at Decor + Design in July.
Calling all early career furniture and lighting designers, vivid Emerging Designer Awards are open. Enter by 12 April. Finalists exhibit at Decor+Design in July.
ADA 3.0: new governance, sustainability tools, mentor program and ethical Code of Conduct. The biggest reset in our 16-year history launches March 2026.
Simone LeAmon steps into the role of DIA CEO, marking a significant moment for Australian design and future industry leadership.
BEANLESS by Ash Allen takes the Clarence Prize, reinforcing the impact of conceptual craft and thoughtful experimentation in design.
This year’s Vivid competition spotlights impressive emerging designers, showing the strength and diversity of Australia’s next wave.
We proudly support the second edition of the Emerging Designer Awards in partnership with Artedomus/New Volumes and The Local Project.