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.
ADA 3.0: Our Strongest Growth Phase in 16 Years
Ahead of our relaunch, we'll introduce our first Board, expanded member tiers, Specifiers' Code of Conduct and more, ahead of the 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.