We have had our biggest year since the ADA was founded by Cult, Living Edge, Euroluce, Ke-Zu and Stylecraft in 2010! Aside from an action-pack event and award program, we hosted talks, sponsored events and [...]
Celebrating ADA outcomes 2016-22, read about our advocacy and the improvements to design protections against copies. Highlights include ADA Award winners at vivid design comp and Design Fringe, our exhibition and [...]
We’re proud to announce our affiliation with the freshly minted industry body representing Australian photographic professionals – Image Makers Association Australia (IMMA) Formed to counter copyright [...]
What happens when big businesses knock off local designers? When a major retail chain advertised an identical product to one they’d borrowed for a photo shoot from a small Melbourne brand, it’s no [...]
Ahead of next week’s Decor+Design show, Design Online speak with ADA director AMS about the problem, the solutions and why the industry must be more aware! The ADA has worked with D+D since 2016 to eradicate [...]
AUTHENTIC DESIGN ALLIANCE ® members enable our ongoing education, advocacy and event program and support the best future for the Australian furnishing sector.
From March 10, 2022, Australian designs now officially have a 12-month ‘Grace Period’ that enables initial protection prior to the lodgement of design registration. A 12-month Grace Period has now been legislated, [...]
Improved search tool for industrial designers IP Australia has announced Australia joined DESIGNview, an initiative of the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO). The free-to-use online tool will enable [...]
Changes to Australia’s ‘designs system’ These changes will provide more flexibility during the early stages of seeking design protection. Key changes include: Introduction of a 12-month grace [...]
The introduction of a 12-month ‘grace period’ is a small win that packs a big punch for the furnishing sector! Now (or very soon), a 12-month buffer will apply prior to applying for design registration! [...]