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.
ADA 3.0: New Board, Mentor Program + Industry Code of Conduct
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.
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.
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.
INDE AWARDS :: Adam Markowitz Wins The Object Category
Adam Markowitz secures the INDE Object Award, a strong achievement recognising thoughtful craft and excellence in contemporary design.