ADA 3.0: Our Strongest Growth Phase in 16 Years
Ahead of the Authentic Design Alliance relaunch, we will introduce our first Board, expanded membership tiers, a Specifiers' Code of Conduct and more, ahead of our 2027 reboot.
ADA Membership Bonus Offer: Ends Sunday, August 30
UPDATE: ADA Membership Bonus offer extended to Sunday August, 30. Bonus 3-6 extra months at no extra cost apply across every tier from Foundation to Platinum.
ADA TALK:: Is ‘Sustainability’ a Dirty Word, Event Recap
At our RE:BORN talk, four panellists debate whether "sustainable' design has lost its meaning, from lifecycle myths to product-as-a-service furniture.
NEW ADA Foundation Membership: Claim Bonus Offer by May 22
Created for solo designers/teams of 3 or fewer. Join by Friday, May 22nd to claim the bonus extended membership with no renewal until 2028.
MDW 26: Talk & Tour // ADA with Cultivated x Romance Was Born
A frank ADA panel on greenwashing, circularity and 5 things you can do now. Tuesday 19 May at Artbank, for Melbourne Design Week 2026.
ADC Closure :: A Critical Loss for the Creative Landscape
The closure of the Australian Design Centre marks a major setback for creative communities and raises concerns about sector stability.
ADVOCACY:: Creators Win, Big Tech Blocked in Copyright Grab!
A strong outcome for Australian creators as policymakers deny attempts by Big Tech attempts to weaken copyright protections. Creative copyright will be upheld.
Good Design Awards: Meet This Year’s Recipients!
The Good Design Awards celebrate standout projects, recognising designers shaping Australia’s future with thoughtful, original work.
Australian Design Centre :: MAKE Award Winners Announced
This year’s MAKE Award highlights bold work from innovative designers, reinforcing the value of original Australian design practice.
ADVOCACY:: AI Copyright Reform Threatens Design Industry
Proposed AI copyright reforms elevate concerns for designers who face new risks to their work, rights and long-term creative ownership.