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Slipped disc._06-Sep-10
Apple ditches its old iTunes logo.
A close shave._06-Sep-10
In the nick of time, London 'Philishaver' building grabs ugliest building award.
Greener government housing._06-Sep-10
New code for sustainable government land communities.
Design Quote of the Week_06-Sep-10
Launch of Australian Design Alliance._31-Aug-10
Australia's peak design bodies get together.
Thought for the week._30-Aug-10
New design event in Brisbane promises new light and a warm welcome.
Design, innovation and business success._30-Aug-10
New online resource shows how design can help businesses.
Cheers dears._30-Aug-10
DIA member designs new premium beer dispenser.
Vote 1 for Wood._30-Aug-10
Timber awards online voting now open.
Architecture for the people._26-Aug-10
Sydney architectural festival seeks community involvement.
Time, space and notion._24-Aug-10
A brief foray into the rarefied world of design research.
Shrine to the shopaholic._24-Aug-10
One of the most unusual department stores in the world.
Lashes and legs._23-Aug-10
Lots of cool girly things.
Getting back to your roots._23-Aug-10
Swedish hotel offers the ultimate accommodation for treehuggers.
More than a pipe dream._16-Aug-10
New Sydney Water design elevates workplace standards.
German 'mechatronic narrative' at BMW Museum highlights the design process.
Seashells on the catwalk._16-Aug-10
DIA member helps launch Myer Spring Summer Collection.
Down to earth._16-Aug-10
New DIA Tarmac programme helps students get off the ground.
Double-dip recession on the way?_12-Aug-10
British architects predict more doom and gloom.
Just the ticket._12-Aug-10
New spin on interior decoration using old lottery tickets.
Designing or building a great new home?_12-Aug-10
Grand Designs Australia would like to hear from you.
Insider knowledge._11-Aug-10
New interactive body scanner wows the crowds at Shanghai.
Icograda Design Week Brisbane 2010_11-Aug-10
Early bird registration extended.
Tessuti Awards 2010._09-Aug-10
Win a trip to New York.
Seeing red._09-Aug-10
London's new Serpentine Pavilion has critics going monochromatic.
Red hot pot._09-Aug-10
New pot design lights up when plant problems arise.
Turning dreams into reality._03-Aug-10
New electric car charger could help motorists make the switch.
Running out of puff?_03-Aug-10
Great new German bike accessory design — slightly obscured by smoke.
Demystifying Design._03-Aug-10
New booklet helps educate your clients about benefits of design.
Obsessive Classification Disorder._29-Jul-10
New anti-design festival invites you to break loose the design shackles.
Living font for sale._29-Jul-10
German students' new font design changes according to ebay bids.
Made to measure._29-Jul-10
New RMIT laboratory puts textiles under the microscope.
A perfect green building?_27-Jul-10
New Melbourne development gets the highest ever rating.
How green is my sofa?_27-Jul-10
New design aims to get lazy Brits off their butts and into the garden.
Whiter shade beyond the pale._27-Jul-10
Another Apple iPhone 4 hits a snag.
Terrific trio._27-Jul-10
Lights, carpet and action from Swiss designers.
Style on two wheels._27-Jul-10
Golden oldie motorbike with jaw-dropping bodywork.
A lasting legacy._25-Jul-10
Death of Australian 'black box' designer.
Have office, will travel._15-Jul-10
It's grey, but good.
Design for all._15-Jul-10
New competition wants designs that can be shared by all.
Head in the clouds, foot in the door._15-Jul-10
Young designers wanted for 2010 SOYA awards.
Mind the gap._15-Jul-10
Flexible power board allows over-size electric plugs.
The space to communicate._15-Jul-10
DIA Practice Member designs super-sized Bangkok office space.
Tucked up in Tokyo. Snoozing in Sapporo._15-Jul-10
Japanese capsule hotels offer somewhere to rest your head — just.
Victorian influence._15-Jul-10
Range Rover adds Spice to new model release.
Time runs out._15-Jul-10
Swatch watch creator dies at 82.
No smoke without fire._15-Jul-10
Ferrari removes 'Marlboro' barcode from F1 cars.
Going, going, going under._08-Jul-10
Is it the end of the Australian suburban dream?
This way out_07-Jul-10
New signage system makes London harder to get lost in.
Any colour as long as it's black._07-Jul-10
Should typography use colour?
Time is money._07-Jul-10
But how much is too much?
DIA releases Education Policy._07-Jul-10
Be upstanding._07-Jul-10
New self-righting toothbrush design.
Tense and twisted._07-Jul-10
Clever table design from Germany.
Split personality._07-Jul-10
Auckland building reflects old and new.
The shape of things to come?_07-Jul-10
Radical new 'city car' design from auto industry legend.
Cleverboots._07-Jul-10
Design solution makes giant strides in landmine clearance.
French product designer's startling confession.
Bouncy bouncy._02-Jul-10
French designer's latex lingerie.
Nearer my dog to thee._02-Jul-10
Dog fur jumpers — the ultimate in bad taste, or the essence of recycling?
Electric dreams._02-Jul-10
New Mercedes electric supercar prototype.
'What is thy bidding, my master?'_02-Jul-10
The Hissing One goes up for auction, head to head.
Relax. Nothing much has changed._01-Jul-10
Latest Icograda survey released.
Absolutely brilliant._30-Jun-10
Beautiful lighting range that's environmentally aware too.
More awards for DIA Practice Member._30-Jun-10
Boom Town to Zoom Town. _30-Jun-10
German architect's radical proposal for cities of the future.
Icebergs in New York._29-Jun-10
Architectural firm delivers innovative temporary building design.
Hello. I've won an award._29-Jun-10
Toyota's clever 'IQ' type font wins gold at Cannes.
Could be just what you need to get it working.
Clean and green._29-Jun-10
PACT underwear takes home two IDEA awards.
Soldiering on._28-Jun-10
Prince Charles shoots down architect's plan for London's Chelsea Barracks.
Sticking it to the opposition._28-Jun-10
Protecting your designs, Formula 1 style.
Defying Convention._28-Jun-10
DIA Practice Member wins Victorian Architecture Medal.
Riding high._22-Jun-10
Organic undies make the world a better place.
SEEing is believing._22-Jun-10
European partnership integrating design into innovation policy.
World's biggest market?_22-Jun-10
Design For Asia Awards now open.
Australia's first hydrogen-powered university building.
Kickstart your design ideas._22-Jun-10
DIA member releases innovative 'entry point' design kits.
Thinker ahead of his time._22-Jun-10
New exhibition highlights the ideas of visionary Swiss teacher, philosopher and architect.
Dollars and sense._22-Jun-10
Magic formula finally measures the economic value of design.
Bathing beauty._22-Jun-10
New design blends bath and shower into one.
Away with the snow fairies._21-Jun-10
Wacky workspace designs for Google's Zurich offices.
La dolce vita._21-Jun-10
The epitome of Italian style.
Stop thief._15-Jun-10
RMIT challenges designers to help prevent crime.
Designer garages. Where else but the USA?
Obituary._09-Jun-10
David Denne LFDIA.
The battle to be seen to be green._09-Jun-10
Microsoft bites a chunk out of Apple, sort of.
The Apple of your eye._09-Jun-10
New iPhone display rivals human retina.
Green turns to grey._09-Jun-10
London's 'Green Olympic Games' takes a pasting from the critics.
Designing a better future._07-Jun-10
DIA Queensland puts designing for good into action around Australia.
Jewellery that doesn't cost the earth._07-Jun-10
Turn your old gold into something new.
Flights of fancy._07-Jun-10
NASA asks experts for future designs of passenger aircraft.
Government wants to give away millions.
Watch this space._07-Jun-10
New two-faced watch from Mont Blanc.
Every store tells a story._06-Jun-10
DIA member designs more award-winning outlets for Aesop.
A heart warming experience._01-Jun-10
DIA member wins Retail Design Awards.
Throwing it all away._01-Jun-10
World Industrial Design Day poster winner announced.
Pitching for the Venice Biennale._29-May-10
More details on the Australia Council's modified RFT.
Must see, and must be seen._25-May-10
Opening of 2010 Shanghai Expo demonstrates China's 'soft power'.
A sign of the times._25-May-10
Design students update hospital signs for the sick and illiterate.
Bad Publicity._25-May-10
BP's reputation (and logo) gets a big black mark.
Seven seconds to sell it._24-May-10
Red Dot Award-winning team reveal their product design secret.
Space age city._24-May-10
New Kazakhstan capital built on oil billions.
Researching print-related media._24-May-10
Monash University calls for papers.
New hotel matches your mood to the colour of your room.
Green buses make critics see red._24-May-10
London's new doubledecker bus design hits the road.
Sea forever._19-May-10
Big Sur and big dollars deliver incredible views.
Stretching the envelope._19-May-10
Dutch designer fills balloons with more than hot air.
Fresh faces, new ideas._18-May-10
Student design work now on show at DIA Gallery.
White goods win green prizes._18-May-10
Samsung electronic products win international design awards.
A lighter footprint._18-May-10
Nike uses sustainable design to improve its environmental impact.
Are you sitting comfortably?_17-May-10
New 'chairless' design highlights plight of Paraguayan Indians at Milan Furniture Fair.
A little bit of Adelaide in Italy._12-May-10
DIA member features in Italian design magazine.
What would Picasso have done?_12-May-10
Famous Italian product design company reveals its design process.
The houses specifically built to upset Frank Lloyd Wright.
Compulsory six star homes._11-May-10
What's not to like?
Students on display._11-May-10
New design gallery opens in DIA National Office.
Design from another planet._11-May-10
German architects, based in Los Angeles, with an other-worldly approach.
'Architect of Punk' dies at 64._10-May-10
Sex Pistols' manager goes out with a bang, not a whimper.
A 'nominal' response._10-May-10
Australia Council modifies its Venice Biennale RFT – slightly.
Reach for the sun._05-May-10
CSIRO builds largest solar tower in the world.
Riding the crest of a wave._05-May-10
Bates Smart shows off Melbourne design projects.
An auspicious day indeed._04-May-10
Something for designer trekkies.
Want to throw your time and money away?_04-May-10
Australia Council wants your free pitch for the Venice Biennale.
May I tamper with your credit card Sir?_04-May-10
Not any more. DIA member designs high security EFTPOS terminal.
Take cover._04-May-10
New bushfire shelter standards released.
Designing a resilient world._03-May-10
World Industrial Design Day 2010.
IKEA._03-May-10
Love it, buy it, hack it.
Latest DIA Hall of Fame inductees._03-May-10
DIA honours Australia's best designers.
A feast for sore eyes._28-Apr-10
2010 Australian Interior Design Awards announced.
Bubble and fizz._28-Apr-10
Designers get to grips with Coca Cola Light.
Last chance to see._22-Apr-10
Seven artists exhibit in Melbourne.
Heavenly handbags._22-Apr-10
Italian and Japanese design, now there's a combination.
Wow! What a building!!_20-Apr-10
Radical new Israeli design museum.
Landscape Garden Design Masterclasses._20-Apr-10
Japanese expert visits Melbourne.
Get your rocks off._20-Apr-10
Controversial mix of sex and jewellery pays off for designer.
The ultimate car design?_19-Apr-10
The first, and possibly the best ever supercar.
Craning for a view._19-Apr-10
New exhibition design highlights Dutch harbour extension.
Slim, trim and terrific._19-Apr-10
Graduate's new folding plug design wins major award.
Hotel rooms of the future?_14-Apr-10
Melbourne expo gives designers a preview.
Up, down, or in between?_14-Apr-10
2010 UK industrial design research released.
Ultimate eye candy._13-Apr-10
The stunning work of a young Brazilian art director.
Fantastic plastic._13-Apr-10
French furniture designers use acrylic for stunning results.
BMW commission controversial artist for latest 'art car'.
It's academic._13-Apr-10
Icograda to release online design research journal.
Michael Jackson's furniture goes under the hammer.
The perfect Storm._12-Apr-10
Classic album cover designer gets a retrospective.
Anything you can do..._12-Apr-10
QLD government announces new design body.
Better design in SA?_12-Apr-10
Government to form Design Commission.
Don't have a crystal ball? Notaproblem._08-Apr-10
Trend forecasting pioneer reveals all.
Cooking up a storm._08-Apr-10
Electrolux uses DIA member to brainstorm new kitchen range.
A woman of style._07-Apr-10
DIA member nominated for design award.
Need a lawyer?_07-Apr-10
Free* legal advice for DIA members.
A long list of shortlists._07-Apr-10
Judging underway for the 2010 Australian Interior Design Awards.
Top of the class._07-Apr-10
DIA member's school design wins 2010 Dulux Colour Awards.
Pour me._23-Feb-10
Which one's Posh? Which one's Ginger?
Broaden your mind._23-Feb-10
agIdeas International Design Week, 26-29 April 2010
Victoria rewards sustainability._23-Feb-10
Premier's Awards announced soon.
DESIGN QUOTE OF THE WEEK_22-Feb-10
DESIGN QUOTE OF THE WEEK_16-Feb-10
Wine and defence outrank architecture.
It's all about being professional._16-Feb-10
UK designers doing what the DIA has already done.
Ouch!_09-Feb-10
Designers of re-furbished Brisbane city square feel the heat.
Bricks and mortar in your pocket._09-Feb-10
Clever new iPhone application targets architects and designers.
Racing towards reality._09-Feb-10
Digital F! designer wants to help save the world.
Welcome to Sydney._01-Feb-10
Second most unaffordable city in the world.
Battle of the biggies.
2010 IDA closes soon. _01-Feb-10
Last chance to enter.
DIA member receives Australia Medal._27-Jan-10
DESIGN QUOTE OF THE WEEK_27-Jan-10
Tax Office to tower over Docklands._19-Jan-10
Bates Smart provides 'calm' and 'refined' design.
A little bit brilliant._18-Jan-10
Instant design solutions for just eleven dollars.
DESIGN QUOTE OF THE WEEK_18-Jan-10
Walking on luminous air._13-Jan-10
Inflatable plastic domes deliver a new world of sensory experience.
The height of irrelevance?_11-Jan-10
World's tallest building opens in Dubai.
Light at the end of the tunnel?_31-Dec-09
Or is the writing on the wall for London’s famous tube map?
Life’s a doodle._28-Dec-09
Colour your world online and zone out.
Anything but laid back._28-Dec-09
‘Humble’ designer creates radical chaise longue.
DESIGN QUOTE OF THE WEEK_28-Dec-09
Monument to the Man from La Mancha._28-Dec-09
Architects celebrate a famous Spanish film director.
Making light of a serious problem._22-Dec-09
New LED ‘Climate Dress’ lights up according to CO2 levels.
Golden memories._22-Dec-09
Miniature memento of classic chair design.
Start me up._22-Dec-09
Need money to fund your world-first design idea? A venture capitalist tells how you might get it.
DESIGN QUOTE OF THE WEEK_21-Dec-09
Chanel takes its luxury branding into the sporting arena.
Running hot._21-Dec-09
Radical designs from Italian bathroom accessories company make a splash.
Hot springs eternal._21-Dec-09
Spectacular Japanese ‘weekender’ taps into natural hot water all year round.
Doing more with less._16-Dec-09
DIA member impresses with its 'can do' approach.
Saved by the kitchen sink._15-Dec-09
British design students win James Dyson award with kitchen-based firefighting appliance.
Controversial essay challenges the real value of all those focus groups.
Grow your own electricity._15-Dec-09
New 'solar ivy' wall panels deliver power and pleasure.
Organza extravaganza._14-Dec-09
Raffles fashion graduate wins internship with Akira Isogawa.
New owner for designEX._14-Dec-09
New retail design competition._14-Dec-09
DESIGN QUOTE OF THE WEEK_14-Dec-09
DIA member elected ICOGRADA President._14-Dec-09
A GPS that won't go missing._10-Dec-09
DIA member designs award-winning GPS security device.
DESIGN QUOTE OF THE WEEK_10-Dec-09
Finland, Finland, Finland..._01-Dec-09
Helsinki named World Design Capital 2012.
How green is your workplace?_01-Dec-09
New government regulations to rate all offices for energy efficiency.
Making a grand entrance._01-Dec-09
Eye-catching revamp of Polish hotel mixes old and new with stunning results.
ROAR talent._01-Dec-09
Raffles College design graduate exhibition, Sydney, December 4th.
A glimpse into the future?_30-Nov-09
New desert solar city offers a possible template for sustainable living - at a cost.
Are designers the new Nazis? Ouch!_30-Nov-09
Hard-hitting article by design professor questions how designers think and act.
Victoria’s secret fashion show._30-Nov-09
All things girly, glitzy and glamorous.
DESIGN QUOTE OF THE WEEK_30-Nov-09
AIDA awards close in one week._24-Nov-09
Last chance to enter.
The Ten Principles of Good Design._24-Nov-09
Maybe you already know them. Maybe you don’t.
Fancy your chances as a car designer?_24-Nov-09
The dream might already be over.
DESIGN QUOTE OF THE WEEK_23-Nov-09
Everything hinges on silence._23-Nov-09
Renowned furniture and kitchen fittings manufacturer joins DIA.
Seeing is believing._23-Nov-09
DIA designer melds architecture and glass.
DIA Student Council (DIAS) Website LIVE! _19-Nov-09
The DIA NSW Student Council is delighted to announce that their section of the website has gone live!
High fashion meets Legoland._17-Nov-09
The colourful world of France’s only fashion nobleman.
Register online.
Touch the wall. Turn on your toaster._16-Nov-09
Interactive wallpaper uses touch-sensitive designs.
Solar Polariser._16-Nov-09
Another radical BMW concept car divides the critics.
The wascally way of the wabbit._16-Nov-09
Designers construct a mandala made out of rabbit illustrations.
Hassell wins IFI award at Dubai.
On top of the world._15-Nov-09
Brisbane penthouse brings IFI award for Sydney design firm.
C’est magnifique._15-Nov-09
Fabulous French textile designs.
DESIGN QUOTE OF THE WEEK._15-Nov-09
New Victorian study suggests maybe not.
Choose your shoes from Jimmy Choo’s._11-Nov-09
Fashion brand Jimmy Choo links up with H&M.
Solar-powered uni student housing?_11-Nov-09
American solar house competition with a difference.
A fan for life._10-Nov-09
New fan design from Dyson ushers in the winds of change.
Carr Design Group wins another one._10-Nov-09
DIA member wins at inaugural Belle Georg Jensen Awards.
Interior Spaces in Other Places._10-Nov-09
IDEA symposium, Brisbane, February 3rd-5th, 2010.
DESIGN QUOTE OF THE WEEK._10-Nov-09
DIA Logo_10-Nov-09
Are you using the DIA logo on your website?
Flying high._09-Nov-09
‘Chicken coop’ retail design wins DIA designer major international award.
‘I’m the designer. Just do it.’_05-Nov-09
Bang & Olufsen’s radical design philosophy.
Sit, swivel and rotate._04-Nov-09
New book highlights fifty iconic chair designs.
Interested in sustainable design? Can’t get your clients interested?
Fabulous fakes? Get real._03-Nov-09
The global impact of counterfeit products on design and society.
DESIGN QUOTE OF THE WEEK._03-Nov-09
The problem with Design._28-Oct-09
Thought-provoking article questions current design assumptions.
Melbourne, Friday October 30th.
Deep sea inspiration._28-Oct-09
DIA Textile Designer exhibits her 'Octopus's Garden' fashions in Paris.
Life in the fast lane._27-Oct-09
Porsche designs much more than brilliant cars.
Goodbye Fancypants. Hello Nosotros._27-Oct-09
Clever website design agency in Paraguay delivers the goods.
Pity you can't read about it.
DESIGN QUOTE OF THE WEEK._27-Oct-09
Buried splendour._26-Oct-09
Huge treasure find in UK throws new light on design in the Dark Ages.
Inspired by the stars._20-Oct-09
Swiss luxury hotel refit based on famous guest personalities.
Backing up in style._20-Oct-09
Philippe Starck designs new lacie hard drive.
DESIGN QUOTE OF THE WEEK._20-Oct-09
Radical new solar concept tent unveiled at Glastonbury Music Festival.
It's a dog's life._19-Oct-09
Designer kennels for ridiculously pampered pooches.
2010 Dulux Colour Awards now open._19-Oct-09
Transform your design business._19-Oct-09
Design Victoria launches online designers' grant guide.
Keel hauled._19-Oct-09
Dispute re-ignites over who designed Australia's famous winged yacht keel.
Head in the clouds._13-Oct-09
Berlin exhibition design offers a colourful peek into the unknown.
Bling on the glitz._13-Oct-09
Chunky new jewellery from Cool Britannia.
Sexy secateurs._13-Oct-09
New range of garden pruners wins awards for DIA Practice Member.
DESIGN QUOTE OF THE WEEK._13-Oct-09
Executive style._12-Oct-09
Carr Design Group shows off its skills.
Now Open.
Queensland needs Bright Young Things._12-Oct-09
New digital culture centre opens.
DIA member wraps up packaging awards._12-Oct-09
Due to public demand, the entry deadline for the inaugural Big Picture Design Challenge has been extended to 16 November 2009.
Kid's stuff._23-Sep-09
It may be tiny, but you can bet the price isn't.
Reaching for the sky._22-Sep-09
DIA member designs new Green Star rated Melbourne CBD buildings.
Just what the doctor ordered._21-Sep-09
DIA student members design new ‘marshmellow’ hospital space.
Global design partnership.
DESIGN QUOTE OF THE WEEK._21-Sep-09
31-Aug-09
Icograda World Design Congress_15-Sep-09
Beijing, China, 24-30 October 2009
DESIGN QUOTE OF THE WEEK._14-Sep-09
Higher Ground._14-Sep-09
DIA helps form new design body – the Australian Design Coalition.
Promotion for DIA National President. _08-Sep-09
DIA National President, Joanne Cys FDIA, has recently been appointed to the position of Associate Professor and Acting Dean: Research and Research Education of the Division of Education, Arts and Social Sciences at the University of South Australia.
Crystel White MDIA, previously located in Melbourne, has just moved to take up a new position with Woodhead Singapore.
DESIGN QUOTE OF THE WEEK._06-Sep-09
Salad makes you a chick magnet._06-Sep-09
DIA member serves up a 'magic' make-believe salad.
Intelligent car designs new font._31-Aug-09
Belgian ad agency uses new Toyota to design 'iQ' font.
8th-11th November, 2009.
Greenhouse friendly fabrics._31-Aug-09
Victorian company sets the benchmark for certified sustainable fabric choices.
Designer rice paddies._25-Aug-09
Creative Japanese rice farmers show off their skills.
A new twist on an old favourite._25-Aug-09
Seattle design firm creates prototype Paperclip Lamp.
Classic chair design from 150 years ago defies today's trends.
DESIGN QUOTE OF THE WEEK._24-Aug-09
Do you want design with that?_24-Aug-09
Take away $4000 in prizes by creating new Mcdonald's interiors.
How green is an Apple? _18-Aug-09
Greenpeace puts ecological credentials of major electronics manufacturers to the test.
The font of all knowledge._17-Aug-09
An internet radio station waxes lyrical about typography.
DESIGN QUOTE OF THE WEEK._17-Aug-09
The ultimate 'Can-do' competition._11-Aug-09
Red Bull's 'Art of Can' brings out the weird and wonderful.
Stretching your imagination._11-Aug-09
BMW designs a fabric-covered sports car that changes shape on demand.
No fortresses please, we’re British._10-Aug-09
New design for bomb-proof US Embassy in London rejected as ‘un-civilised’.
DESIGN QUOTE OF THE WEEK._10-Aug-09
Top entrepreneur._10-Aug-09
DIA member gains ‘Under30’ award.
The fine art of tax deduction._10-Aug-09
ATO gives green light to small business art investment allowance.
Abstract knowledge required._10-Aug-09
Call for Abstracts – 2010 Design Education Conference in Sydney.
Riding the crest of a wave._10-Aug-09
DIA Practice member wins major design tender in Surfers.
A two-wheeled triumph?_04-Aug-09
British design student’s radical folding bike design rings all the right bells.
To burn, or not to burn._04-Aug-09
Four Australian timbers rated as fire resistant.
Letterbox House posts its first success._04-Aug-09
DIA Practice Member wins major architectural award.
Design a little black dress._03-Aug-09
Win a trip to Paris.
DESIGN QUOTE OF THE WEEK._03-Aug-09
Is sustainable design an oxymoron?_03-Aug-09
Why a black Porsche is always better than a green one.
Unidentified floating objects._03-Aug-09
Japanese astronaut wears same underpants for one month.
Stone carving, courtyard design, mosaic, casting and fresco painting workshops.
2009 IFI ‘Design For All’ Award._31-Jul-09
Entries close 15/8/09.
Fleeting fashion._29-Jul-09
An exhibition of works by legendary fashion photographer Richard Avedon.
‘William Morris on acid?’_26-Jul-09
Nothing timorous about these Glasgow designers.
‘M’mmmm…_26-Jul-09
Melbourne City Council under fire for ‘crap’ new $240,000 logo.
Plastic fantastic._26-Jul-09
New coffee cup design aims to chuck out paper disposables.
Belle Georg Jensen Design Awards 2009._21-Jul-09
Enter now.
First ever joint winners in 2009 ASDA._21-Jul-09
NZ and Aussie tie.
Register now for earlybird discounts.
The colour of music._20-Jul-09
Tokyo architects splash out for Music College design.
DESIGN QUOTE OF THE WEEK._20-Jul-09
Where’s the fun?_20-Jul-09
Developing memorable brand identities.
Castles in the air._15-Jul-09
A sneak peek into how the other half live.
Art illuminates science.
Creative spirit._15-Jul-09
A visionary graphic designer breaks new ground - again.
Designer DNA._15-Jul-09
It may be the source of your talent, but it could also be a boon for terrorists.
Something snapped._15-Jul-09
Nikon ambushes customers at new model launch.
State of Design kicks off._14-Jul-09
15-25 July, Melbourne.
Going ballistic._14-Jul-09
NASA names College winners in Supersonic Design Contest.
DESIGN QUOTE OF THE WEEK._13-Jul-09
Cherry blossom time._13-Jul-09
Minimalist Japanese designers capture the essence of beauty.
The Starck choice between fads and responsibility.
Award-winning product design._09-Jul-09
DIA designers make Launchpad finals._09-Jul-09
Is design education failing design students?
Good enough to export?_08-Jul-09
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It is with great sadness that the directors and staff of the DIA mark the passing of noted Australian designer, Charles Furey, on Saturday 30 May, 2009.
Lost in space._25-May-09
Map designs explore new territory.
Designer goes bats over flying foxes._25-May-09
Designing for a threatened species._25-May-09
Is Australia’s obesity epidemic ruining your designs?
2009 IFI General Assembly, Dubai._25-May-09
Register now.
Mohawk Show 10._25-May-09
Enter now.
Oz Graphix 7 call for entries._25-May-09
Grave concerns._13-May-09
Designer headstones a bone of contention.
Armchair ride._13-May-09
Sofa, so good.
Rebuilding from the ashes._13-May-09
Designers needed.
Friday 29 May 2009.
45% off Early Bird price.
Realise your UK design dream._13-May-09
Win $8000 and return flights.
2009 AGDA Poster Annual._11-May-09
Enter now.
Bug off._11-May-09
Cleaner designs for hospital furniture eliminates germs.
Emily Forgot? Eminently Unforgettable._11-May-09
Graphic designs to blow your mind.
New designers for DIA Hall of Fame._07-May-09
Recognition of services to design.
Congratulations to all winners.
Your fantasy is my reality._29-Apr-09
Berlin Pictopia exhibition, until May 3.
DIA member stars in new TV design show._29-Apr-09
$1million budget.
Helping people survive earthquakes._28-Apr-09
New designs save lives and homes.
Survive the recession. _28-Apr-09
Benchmark your business.
By DIA National President Joanne Cys.
View at designEX Melbourne, April 30th - May 2nd.
2009 Interior Design Awards shortlist._27-Apr-09
Last chance to book dinner tickets.
Pink is the new black._22-Apr-09
A better, softer world?
New pavilion floats on cloud nine._22-Apr-09
Winning ways continue ...
2009 State of Design Festival._15-Apr-09
Melbourne, 15-25 July, 2009.
Can you imagine peace?_15-Apr-09
Call for images.
Two ISSI Design Masterclasses._15-Apr-09
Register now.
Have your designs made an impact?_15-Apr-09
Call for case studies.
Multi-talented DIA designer.
Interested in typography?_14-Apr-09
Museum needs your help.
Casa Nautilus._08-Apr-09
A house inspired by a snail shell.
Building a Grand Design?_08-Apr-09
You could be on TV …
The designer as celebrity wannabe._07-Apr-09
No-one you know?
Learn. Travel. Design. Get paid!
Are greener cities a recession-buster?_07-Apr-09
Experts argue yes.
Call to educators._06-Apr-09
Icograda calls for abstracts.
DIA member wins Commercial Exterior.
Luxury that doesn’t cost the earth._06-Apr-09
A new take on sustainable interior design.
Melbourne seminars in May.
DIA members’ comments needed.
Pdf guide available.
ISSI Fellowship reports available._31-Mar-09
Improve your design knowledge and skills.
Smart thinking wins legal tender._30-Mar-09
2010 Icograda Design Weeks._30-Mar-09
Vancouver, Madrid and Brisbane.
DIA National President on ABC radio._30-Mar-09
Building Health._25-Mar-09
Designing people-friendly cities.
Sustainable Design Online Resource._25-Mar-09
Available now.
International fabric award._25-Mar-09
Enter now.
Design the next Greenpeace poster._25-Mar-09
Be part of the action.
UK $30,000 Arts scholarship._23-Mar-09
Be quick!
Discover Design._23-Mar-09
Interactive resource for teachers and students.
Are you a design educator? _23-Mar-09
Last chance to register for 2009 ASDA.
Enter now.
Closing soon.
DIA members speak at designEX._23-Mar-09
Melbourne, 30 April to 2 May.
No perspiration. Just inspiration!_16-Mar-09
Award-winning international designs.
Eleven year plan.
Electrolux Design Lab Competition._16-Mar-09
Enter now.
Find out now.
And the winner is…_12-Mar-09
Dine out in style at the 2009 Interior Design Awards .
DG PORTFOLIO 8 now available._03-Mar-09
Graphic inspiration.
Melbourne.
DIA President responds.
Enter now.
Govt funds Creative Industries Innovation Centre.
Wisdom of the ancients._24-Feb-09
Inspirational quotes for tough times.
DIA now on Facebook._24-Feb-09
Design loves a Depression?_18-Feb-09
When less is more, and probably better.
DIA comment.
Become the Next Big Thing._09-Feb-09
Win cash and prizes.
Apply now.
‘Mousharaka’ Design Week, Qatar.
Design For Everyone festival, Melbourne._03-Feb-09
Call for Entries.
2009 Dulux Colour Awards closing soon._02-Feb-09
Last chance to enter.
Marketing your products in Spain? _28-Jan-09
Enter the 2009 Delta Awards.
2009 Clarence Furniture Award._28-Jan-09
Enter now.
Designing great Australian urban spaces? _28-Jan-09
New publication seeks submissions.
The road ahead in 2009._27-Jan-09
DIA National President Joanne Cys speaks her mind.
2009 Good Design Awards now open._22-Jan-09
Chicago Athenaeum Museum.
2009 Silk Cut Awards.
New report.
Major international student design competition.
DG Student Design Competition open now._16-Jan-09
Enter online now.
TV Design show applications now closed._15-Jan-09
Strong interest from would-be TV stars!
HAPPY NEW YEAR!_01-Jan-09
Oz Graphix 6 now available._22-Dec-08
Strong interest in TV host vacancy._22-Dec-08
Science fiction comes to life at UTS._22-Dec-08
When the going gets tough.._22-Dec-08
.. the tough keep innovating.
Wanted: TV designer host extraordinaire!_15-Dec-08
DIA designers needed.
Protecting your IP_10-Dec-08
2009 AIDA Entries Now Online._09-Dec-08
Putting a Buzz into Ella Bache._04-Dec-08
DIA member wins Excellence Award._26-Nov-08
25% discount for DIA members.
Son of a Booze Bus._19-Nov-08
New profile for Victoria's road safety campaign.
Interior Design Awards 2009_18-Nov-08
www.interiordesignawards.com.au
DIA designer co-hosts TV programme._17-Nov-08
Make Your Mark – A free guide to IP_13-Nov-08
Available now.
New bathroom range fills a design need_08-Nov-08
Carr Design wins Venice Biennale award._08-Nov-08
December 9, Sydney.
DIA elects new National President._03-Nov-08
Effective November 8th.
2009 Interior Design Awards open now._30-Oct-08
Discounted entry for DIA members.
Death of famous Australian designer._30-Oct-08
Fashion graduate sews up London prize_06-Oct-08
Hand and Lock competition
Apply now
IP Free Seminar_10-Sep-08
Melbourne, Wednesday 8 October
Design Strategy_08-Sep-08
A moveable feast.
Q: When does a copyrighted logo lose its copyright?
A: When it’s a label, or when you embroider it. (Fashion and textile designers beware.)
Raffles College Open Day._27-Aug-08
Sydney, Saturday September 6th, 2008.
New design seminars._23-Aug-08
Melbourne.
How design anthropology adds value.
Free design workshops._20-Aug-08
Milan in Melbourne.
People’s Choice Award.
Under a sustainable flag_15-Aug-08
Hear design guru Ray Anderson in Sydney, 4th September
Design to Improve Life
DIA Member makes Who’s Who listing._09-Jul-08
Recognition for Australia's extraordinary women.
Melbourne Open House, Sunday 20 July_08-Jul-08
Pre-register online now
Drop in on a design studio._08-Jul-08
Studio Open, Friday 25 July – Register online now
New date for Bjarke Ingels lecture._08-Jul-08
Melbourne International Design Festival.
Do you run a design business?_03-Jul-08
DIA Design Practice Membership offers you big benefits.
Review of DIA Education Policy_02-Jul-08
Have your say!
Design Capital Conference, Melbourne_26-Jun-08
10% discount for DIA members
[re]configurations_26-Jun-08
Surface Patterns Textile Workshops, Melbourne
DIA member wins.
It’s tough being creative._11-Jun-08
New survey details what you probably thought..
17th -27th July 2008
Stop the press!_04-Jun-08
Cobalt Niche designs newspaper stands in London.
2008 DIA Hall of Fame _04-Jun-08
New inductees.
DIA members prominent.
‘Sustainability is Old News’_04-Jun-08
Enter now: MIX08 – International Design Student Project
Going to the UK in June?_13-May-08
Free 1-day Forum on Standards for Sustainable Design
Really Creative, Really Fast Workshop_06-May-08
Two-day workshops commencing 20 and 27 June, Melbourne
Four Overseas Fellowships available_06-May-08
Apply now
Melbourne International Design Festival _02-May-08
17-27 July 2008 - Registrations Now Open
New rules for use of DIA logo_02-May-08
Important update
Rotational moulding workshop and exhibition _29-Apr-08
27- 28 May, Surfers Paradise, Queensland.
Rotational moulding workshop and exhibition _29-Apr-08
27- 28 May, Surfers Paradise, Queensland.
Design for the Other 90%_15-Apr-08
A lecture by Cynthia E. Smith, National Design Centre, Melbourne.
Another major award win.
Friday 11th April, Sydney.
Friday 11th April, Sydney.
Dry Stone Walling Workshop, Melbourne._17-Mar-08
12th April 2008
New workspace design competition.
Decoration and Design trade fair_13-Mar-08
Melbourne, 17-20 July 2008
Low energy, high comfort
April 8th, 2008
Divine Fashion Design_23-Feb-08
National Design Centre, Melbourne, March 3 - April 27
First in Australia
Singapore Design Conference_23-Feb-08
13-14th March, 2008
2008 Interior Design Awards closing soon_08-Feb-08
Don’t miss out – enter now
AGIdeas 2008_08-Feb-08
Melbourne, 28 April to 1 May 2008.
Free Melbourne Seminar _29-Jan-08
Design for Sustainability Series – Packaging Trends and Opportunities
Head over heels underwater_29-Jan-08
PROdesign’s Sub-Jumpa scoops the pool
Lighting Up Design_17-Dec-07
Volker Haug Lighting, Melbourne, 4th February 2008
DIA Landscape Designer wins NSW award._10-Dec-07
Unusual approach to a place of remembrance.
Want to be Australia’s ‘Next Big Thing’?_05-Dec-07
Prizes available for innovative Australian designs.
Apartheid in Design_03-Dec-07
Challenging the ‘too-hard’ basket
Man overboard_01-Dec-07
High Court sinks naval architect’s design copyright.
Off to a good start_01-Dec-07
Why a good Design Brief is so important.
Magnificent Meccano_01-Dec-07
A design lesson that took the world by storm.
DIA Interior Designers and Architects recognised with major award.
Young talent to the fore.
OTHER GARDENS_20-Nov-07
Nurturing a new design imperative.
Textile Design Students RMIT Exhibition_19-Nov-07
22-26 November, 10-5pm, Brunswick Campus, Melbourne.
Royston Wilson wins again!
British design body awards its highest honour.
2008 DIA Student Design Awards_07-Nov-07
ENTER NOW
MELBOURNE INTERNATIONAL DESIGN FESTIVAL_07-Nov-07
New name and focus.
SEOUL APPOINTED WORLD DESIGN CAPITAL 2010 _07-Nov-07
DIA QLD exhibits award winners in Taiwan_19-Oct-07
Touring exhibition showcases best of Queensland design
Designing sustainable cities_12-Oct-07
EcoEDGE 2 conference, Melbourne, 14 - 16 February 2008
A fresh look at Lime_28-Sep-07
Learn why this beautiful old building material is experiencing a comeback with modern designers, architects and builders.
Show off your best office designs.
Show off your best office designs.
Melbourne Design Market _13-Sep-07
Sunday, 2 December 2007
The 2007 DIA Top 9x9 series
Want to be a TV Star? _29-Aug-07
Bubbly DIA Interior Designer needed!
If in doubt, register your designs.
Off to a good start. _23-Aug-07
Why having a good design brief is so important.
Interior Design: the State of the Art_23-Aug-07
Future directions for interior designers and interior architects.
Not designing anymore? _20-Aug-07
Why you need to keep your membership of the DIA.
New fashion trends for autumn-winter 2008–09 from Trend Union.
No Water No Cry_17-Aug-07
Time to re-think outdoor spaces?
Innovative, young, and keen to succeed?_08-Aug-07
Young Gun designers needed…
IFI Design For All Award_03-Aug-07
Entries open until August 25th 2007
Sydney, Tuesday 21 August, 2007
Fool’s gold_30-Jul-07
To pitch or not to pitch? That is the question.
In praise of DIA Practice Notes_30-Jul-07
Priceless information that every designer needs to know – and free to full DIA members.
Why designers wear black_30-Jul-07
Maintaining design integrity in a world of commercial imperatives.
designtalks_20-Jul-07
Energise Enterprise 07 is hosted by the Victorian Government with the aim of providing inspiration, ideas and information to people starting, running and building their small business.
New DIA membership options_18-Jul-07
Joining the DIA is now easier and more cost effective.
New address for DIA National Office_13-Jul-07
New location increases the DIA's profile.
Melbourne, until July 15th.
Looking for free publicity from the DIA?_09-Jul-07
The DIA’s policy on member publicity and website news items.
World Industrial Design Day – 29/6/2008_09-Jul-07
Icsid launches an initiative to promote the world importance of industrial design.
Send us your thoughts
October 8-12, 2007, Busan, Korea.
Putting a stamp on building design_26-Jun-07
A philatelic celebration of modernist Australian architecture.
Raising the bar_21-Jun-07
For many people, bars provide a significant venue for social and business interaction.
Today’s bar owners are increasingly using design as a major driver for the success of their business.
Get the look_07-Jun-07
Two Fashion Design + Accessories Masterclass Workshops in Melbourne with Luisa Fazio, of Florence, Italy.
The major prize in this year’s Australian Design Awards has been won by DIA designers from the Melbourne-based Catalyst Design Group.
2007 Australian Timber Design Awards _07-Jun-07
Now open for entry
2007 DIA Student Design Awards_23-May-07
Australia’s designers of the future show their talents to the masses.
ISS Design Workshops and Seminars_10-May-07
Upcoming events for DIA designers
Resonance: From painting to production_26-Mar-07
New National Design Centre exhibition at The Showbox.
It is with great sadness that I convey the news of the recent passing of Peter who has finally been released from the burden of his long and wearying final illness.
Design for Sustainability_20-Mar-07
Putting the environment on your design agenda
AGIdeas 2007 International Design Week_20-Mar-07
1 – 5 April, 2007
Hamer Hall, The Victorian Arts Centre, Melbourne
Hamer Hall, The Victorian Arts Centre, Melbourne
Dulux Colour Awards announced_05-Mar-07
Winners of the 2007 Dulux Colour Awards have been announced in Melbourne.
Travel overseas, study design, and get paid for it!
Tasmanian company Autech Software and Design wins a major award for its paint colour software.
Join a one day Melbourne timber workshop, including constructing a traditional post and rail fence.
Design in the fast lane_12-Feb-07
Melbourne's best designers use their heads to put a new spin on Grand Prix helmets.
Lots to see in Melbourne this April!_07-Feb-07
designEX, Interior Design Awards, DIA Student Design Awards, Form and Function
Melbourne, 19-21 April, 2007
Melbourne, 19-21 April, 2007
19 - 20 February 2007
Hilton on the Park, Melbourne
Hilton on the Park, Melbourne
Entry deadline Friday 16 February
Elizabeth Luke MDIA is a finalist in the London-based, International Bathroom Designer of the Year.
Brisbane Urban Design workshops_16-Jan-07
Free Urban Design workshop in Brisbane, 7 March 2007.
WA Design Forum ends 2006 on a high._01-Jan-07
WA designers show off in style.
Victorian DIA has a Merry Xmas_22-Dec-06
The Victorian DIA Xmas Party held on 30 November was a great success.
Charlwood Design wins gold in Chicago_12-Dec-06
Victorian DIA President Paul Charlwood’s design company has won gold at the 2006 NeoCon Trade Fair in Chicago.
Qld DIA Fellow wins Carrick Award_11-Dec-06
Sam Di Mauro FDIA, a lecturer in design at Queensland College of Art, Griffith University, has won a Carrick Award for Teaching Excellence.
DIA members can get 20% off an interesting, new, full colour book called ‘Handmade in Melbourne – beautiful things from 80 creative people.’ See Members Only section for more details.
The National Design Centre’s FREE ENTRY popular design market takes place on Sunday 3 December 2006 at Federation Square’s under cover car park.
Grey is good_27-Nov-06
Philip Fimmano of international colour trend predictor Trend Union, presents a one night only seminar on Thursday 14 December, from 2-5 pm in Melbourne.
2007 Dulux Colour Awards now open_25-Nov-06
The 2007 Dulux Colour Awards are now open for entry
Victorian Xmas party – you're invited!_22-Nov-06
The Victorian DIA is holding its 2006 Christmas Party on Thursday 30th November at Loop, 23 Meyers Place, Melbourne, from 6pm.
Register now for 2007 Interior Design Awards _20-Nov-06
Registration is now open for the 2007 Interior Design Awards.
Ideal Industrial wins gold _20-Nov-06
Sydney-based DIA member and industrial design house, Ideal Industrial, has won gold in the 2006 Australian Packaging Council Awards.
Timber Design Awards winners_20-Nov-06
The winner of the 7th annual Australian Timber Design Award was announced in Sydney on the 2nd of November.
Prof. Dr. Peter Zec has been appointed as the new Lead Chair of the International Design Alliance (IDA).
Sally Campbell on Rajasthan and beyond_10-Nov-06
The NSW Textile Design Practice Group held its last gathering for the 2006 on Thursday 9th at the Elephant Bar, Paddington. Textile Designer Sally Campbell spoke at length on collaborations, ancient textile techniques, and developing a textile range in India.
Fly to Europe with Forbo_07-Nov-06
Enter the 2007 Interior Design Awards, use Forbo, and you could win a trip to Europe.
The ISS Institute is holding the next in its series of ‘design + business’ workshops, this one focusing on the business case for sustainable design and manufacture, and held at RMIT, Melbourne.
Droog Design – A Human Touch_18-Oct-06
A free exhibition of internationally acclaimed design collective, Droog Design, is open at the East Gallery, 101 Collins Street, Melbourne, from 18 October.
Chris Bangle, the BMW Group’s Director of Design, is holding a one night only public forum on Friday 27 October, 5.30pm to 7pm, at BMW Edge, Federation Square, Melbourne.
2007 AUSTRALIAN DESIGN AWARDS_18-Oct-06
Online applications for the 2007 ADA awards are open now
New grading system for structural pine_18-Oct-06
A new SP (Structural Pine) grading system has been introduced into the Australian construction market, replacing all existing structural grades used in building and construction.
Forbo goes greener with carbon offset_18-Oct-06
Eco award winning flooring manufacturer, Forbo, is taking steps to offset carbon emissions produced by its fleet of cars and business flights taken by its key executives.
The Victorian DIA’s recent RMIT Industrial Designers Reunion has eclipsed all expectations with probably the biggest get-together of industrial designers ever assembled in Australia.
The International Federation of Interior Architects/Designers (IFI), has organised a meeting in Singapore on 24th June 2006, to invite some of the world’s leading design professionals and educators to report on the state of the profession as it is perceived today.
DIA designers and design students are invited to enter a major Australian bathroom product design competition – the reecedesign Bathroom Innovation Award (BIA).
2006 DIA Student Design Award Winners_22-May-06
The DIA is delighted to announce that the 2006 DIA Student Design Awards have once again showcased some truly outstanding entries from design students all over Australia.
The 2006 Australian Design Awards Presentation Night is to be held on Friday 19th May 2006 at one of Sydney's most prestigious centres, Wharf 8.
2006 Australian Timber Design Awards_02-May-06
Entries are now open for the 2006 Australian Timber Design Awards, an annual event now in its seventh year, which promotes outstanding and innovative use of timber in a range of design and building applications.
The programme for the second annual Melbourne Design Festival has been announced,
DIA has received funding from Sustainability Victoria for the award of series of small grants with the aim of extending existing design briefs or developing new briefs, to include environmental considerations where they would otherwise have not been included.
The Premiers Design Awards 2006_18-Apr-06
Mind what you see. Create what you think. State what you do.
The International Design for Business Forum is an opportunity to bring design and business together and explores the aspects of design that deliver real benefits to products, services and competitive advantage
AGIdeas International Design Week_18-Apr-06
Celebrating 16 years: 8 – 12 May 2006
Steven Harkin, a London fashion and accessory designer specialising in eclectic handbags and attaché cases, is coming to Australia in late April for a series of two day masterclass workshops.
Sydney based product design studio D3 Design has just won the Hyundai A-League Champion’s Trophy competition for a new Grand Final Trophy.
Design in Sport_11-Jan-06
Football Federation Australia Trophy_09-Jan-06
The country’s finest designers to create a Champions trophy for A-League
Win a trip to Europe with Forbo_21-Sep-05
Feel like a change of scenery? Fly free to London and Amsterdam!
The Queensland DIA branch’s innovative series of popular ‘Ham Jam’ breakfast seminars is halfway through already – but if you’re not already booked in, it’s still not too late to grab the last seats at the breakfast table – if you’re quick!
If your design work involves timber – anything from bus stops to full scale commercial buildings – you’re eligible to enter the 2005 Australian Timber Design Awards.
Design for Environment and Product Innovation by Designers
Exhibition Opening - Resonance_19-Aug-05
An Exhibition of paintings and sculptures for creative interiors and courtyards by Hawthorndene artist Kon Heyer.
Well known international design company and DIA member Minale Bryce Design Strategy has designed the ICC 2007 Cricket World Cup logo and mascot, just launched in Trinidad, West Indies.
The ever popular DIA Student Design Awards will have a new focus and a new major sponsor for 2006.
The DIA is pleased to support an important ecodesign initiative called Design for Environment (DfE).
The 6th Asia Pacific Roundtable for Sustainable Consumption and Production will be held from 10-12th October 2005 in Melbourne, Victoria.
Well known Victorian designer and long serving DIA Member, Geoff Fitzpatrick, was inducted into the DIA Hall Of Fame at a reunion dinner in Federation Square, Melbourne, on 12th July 2005.
The DIA Hall Of Fame Reunion Dinner_01-Jul-05
After an absence of some years, the DIA is rekindling its Hall Of Fame with a reunion dinner at Zinc, Federation Square, Melbourne.
The DIA South Australian chapter invites all SA designers, design graduates and design students to submit entries for the 2005 DIA–Laminex Group SA Awards.
New FDIA member_01-Jul-05
At the DIA National meeting in May 2005 Julie Roberts was elected to Fellowship in recognition of her contribution to the DIA through the WA Branch.
The DIA is proud to support an interesting graphic arts exhibition currently being held at Australia Post’s Post Master Gallery, 321 Exhibition Street Melbourne.
In a graphic demonstration of the benefits of a multi-disciplinary design approach, Melbourne design practice Multiplicity has achieved outstanding success at the 2005 Interior Design Awards.
Australia’s largest Industrial Design consultancy, Design + Industry (D+I), is a recent winner in the 2005 Medical Design Excellence Awards (MDEA).
As part of the AGIdeas International Design Forum in Melbourne this April, lab.3000 and the Design Foundation are presenting the AGIdeas ‘Advantage’ International Business Breakfast 2005.
Professor Han Brezet, Director of the Design for Sustainability Programme, Technical University of Delft in the Netherlands, is giving a free lecture as part of the leadup to the 6th Asia-Pacific Roundtable for Sustainable Production and Consumption, to be held in Melbourne in October 2005.
The official unveiling of the striking new Melbourne 2006 Commonwealth Games ‘Queen’s Baton’ took place in Parliament House, Canberra recently.
Australian Interior Designer and DIA Member Royston Wilson has just won the prestigious, UK-based, 2005 International Designer Award for Bathrooms, against some of the very best designers in the world.
Furniture design gives pause for thought_17-Feb-05
Design students at the Queensland College of Art (QCA) Griffith University have recently put together an exhibit of distinctive street furniture.
Wonderful, wonderful Copenhagen…_17-Feb-05
Going to Europe later this year? How does an excursion to Denmark to attend the Era05 World Design Congress sound?
IFI moves to Singapore_15-Feb-05
The International Federation of Interior Architects/Interior Designers (IFI) has recently moved its headquarters to Singapore
The DIA is proud to announce the very first members in each state to achieve the rank of Accredited Designer™.
What Designers Want_29-Sep-04
CHASS provides a new lobbying interface for the humanities
DiGiT04 Conference_07-Sep-04
Digit04 delivers three stimulating days in Darling Harbour
Stacking up the Stats in Victoria_08-Jun-04
The Victorian Government has investigated Victoria’s design capabilities
Fulfil your annual CPD commitment and become an Accredited Designer
Bayly Design wins a hat trick_08-Jun-04
Bayly Design wins an ADA, a DIA Selection and a Powerhouse Museum Selection for Scholl Arch Supports
The new Design Act improves the protection of designs
Design History is now on-line_29-Nov-02
Access detailed product and supplier information for thousands of different products.
Timetable of Exhibitions
New Members Web Links_07-Jun-02
check out the new Member's web site links
IDnetQLD_10-Mar-02
a community of industrial designers brought to you by the Queensland branch
New Success by Design Brochure_10-Mar-02
What design can do for your business and how to work effectively with designers
New Expanded DIA Practice Notes_10-Mar-02
join now to receive this valuable resource
Professional Indemnity Insurance_08-May-01
Information received by DIA on HIH
Colourways Australia 2003_15-Feb-01
Colourways invites you to become a member of Australia's national colour forecasting group
New State Web Areas_29-Jan-01
Check out the news for your state on the new state web areas
Hall of Fame Awards _20-Dec-00
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