DIA Honorary Fellowship recognises Authentic Design Alliance
For the design industry: the DIA recognises ADA's advocacy with a 2026 Honorary Fellowship for Director Anne-Maree Sargeant.
Sydney Contemporary Offsite: Collectible Design Experiences
Two independent Sydney Contemporary Offsite shows put collectible design in front of new audiences this September, from an apartment to a hotel.
ADA AWARD:: Meet the Vivid 2026 Emerging Designer Winners
Jacqueline Kaytar wins the ADA Award of Merit at the 2026 vivid Emerging Designer Awards. See every category winner and commendation.
ADA PARTNER: Emerging Designer Awards, Artedomus x TLP
Australian architects and designers: enter The (Emerging) Designer Awards extended to 20 July. Free entry, four categories, career-defining prizes.
ADA AWARD: Meet the vivid 2026 finalists
See the VIVID 2026 finalist exhibition, 15-17 July. For the 10th year as an award partner, we encourage you to register to attend.
ADA Award: vivid Design Awards Entries Extended
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.
ADA Award: vivid Emerging Designer Awards 2026
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.
INDUSTRY NEWS:: DIA Announce Simone LeAmon as New CEO
Simone LeAmon steps into the role of DIA CEO, marking a significant moment for Australian design and future industry leadership.
Prestigious Clarence Prize :: Ash Allen ‘Beanless’
BEANLESS by Ash Allen takes the Clarence Prize, reinforcing the impact of conceptual craft and thoughtful experimentation in design.
ADA Award :: Vivid Emerging Design Competition
This year’s Vivid competition spotlights impressive emerging designers, showing the strength and diversity of Australia’s next wave.