Recruitment Ready: Dos, Don’ts, and Dream Job Strategies Design Student Series #2 Join us online to gain insights from recruiters and seasoned professionals on what employers are looking for. Learn how to craft a standout portfolio, ace interviews, and find the job that aligns with your passion Key Topics: 📌 Building an effective portfolio 📌 Common interview pitfalls 📌 Navigating job offers and negotiations 📌 Market updates and managing expectations This program is free for students who hold DIA membership. Sign up here for just $45pa and get free access to the entire series. Register now via https://buff.ly/4744NaG
Design Institute of Australia
Design Services
Collingwood, Victoria 23,970 followers
Australia’s peak industry body enabling professional designers
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The Design Institute of Australia (DIA) is Australia's professional membership body for designers and design businesses.
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Service designers...A few days to go to provide evidence you exist! And big thanks to Simon and Laura for your passionate advocacy. Please help them by completing the DIA ABS ANZSCO survey about new and emerging design disciplines https://lnkd.in/gFRaX_WK
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Heya Service and Strategic Designers, Simon Goodrich and I have made a little video for you to enjoy this weekend✨ There's still time to contribute to the survey here https://lnkd.in/gDV5dbnG Thanks to everyone who has contributed so far, your responses have been amazing! As Cameron Tonkinwise wrote yesterday - the momentum is building in our design communities to share our knowledges and collaboratively strengthen our practices. We would love you to be part of it 🙌 [and it goes without saying, that as designers we're always keen for feedback on our video! This was our first ever collab vid, done in an alleyway in Naarm, surrounded by art and next to a coffee shop ☕) Jo Kellock Zoë Rose Jane Aslanidis Design Institute of Australia Australian Design Council #design #servicedesign #strategicdesign
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Well said Camereon. We are all for practice groups. They are evolving naturally on social media platforms and with political smarts added to a designer's repertoire, the issues can be addressed through collaboration i.e. exactly what you are all doing now. Congrats on your initiative & Laura & Simon. And thanks to all those who are rallying to have new and emerging disciplines formally recognised. Please complete the survey https://lnkd.in/gFRaX_WK. Sub is due in this Friday!
I was reflecting earlier in the week (in relation to https://lnkd.in/gQr4s-zj) about the recent history of the not-really-a-profession of design. I had the fortune to take up a position at Parsons School of Design - The New School just as 'design thinking' was taking off 15 years ago. All of sudden people were paying attention to this expert practice that had previously been dismissed as superficial. Designers (and design researchers and educators) were prompted to reflect critically on the nature of designing because of this rather unthinking interloper. A lively community of practice emerged and it felt like a more ambitious yet responsible designing might result. In the wash-up, that discourse dissipated and 'Design' lost, though not to design thinking; instead 'design' got re-marginalised by UX (and by HCI in universities). Right now, in Australia (or at least on its east coast), it feels to me a little like NYC in 2008. The Federal government bureaucracy is doing some very bureaucratic things like re-classifying jobs, and their associated skills. These are interesting Catch-22 moments in which you need to evidence that a lot of people are doing a job called, for example, 'service design,' to get 'service design' formally recognised as a category the government counts as a type of job, though organisations might not yet call that job 'service design' because it is not yet a recognised type of job. A bunch of people have mobilised to intervene in these re-classifications on behalf of design and its more recent variants, and all of a sudden there are lots interesting conversations and collaborations. For my part, I am trying to convene university design school leaders to make a joint submission. It would be shocking to outsiders how little conversation there is between university design schools about what core skills and jobs they each teach toward. Design Institute of Australia, through Laura Kostanski and Jo Kellock, have been leading a response, as they did when the Fields of Research were reclassified a couple of years ago (see image). ➡ Fill out their survey here: https://lnkd.in/graGSTES Simon Goodrich of Portable and Jane Aslanidis of Australian Design Council are organising submissions. Zoë Rose, who is currently researching the codification of design capabilities in the Australian Public Service at UTS Faculty of Design, Architecture and Building, has just published in The Mandarin on this: https://lnkd.in/guZWhCig We might succeed in getting design more significantly into the government's code book, but an even better outcome would the creation of a vibrant community of practice committed to enhancing the ambition and responsibility of the practice of designing.
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Tasmanian designers, you've got a voice! ❤ The Design Institute of Australia (DIA) is proud to announce the establishment of its first-ever Branch Council in Tasmania, marking a significant milestone in the organisation’s history. For the first time, the Tasmanian design community will have a dedicated Branch Council, ensuring that local designers are represented and their voices heard at both a state and national level. Let's get together to celebrate as a design community. Join us at Brickworks for networking drinks to meet your new Councillors, Jane Valentine, Karryn Dargie, and Andrew Francis and hear about the Tasmanian design agenda. DIA CEO, Jo-Ann Kellock, will be in attendance and would love to meet you all. Grab your tickets via https://buff.ly/3T8mn7V
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Connect, network, and discuss the current design job market with the DIA NSW Branch Council! Join fellow designers at an event focused on exploring the design job market and the skills needed to advance your career. Industry experts Fiona Martin and Linda Mason will share valuable insights on breaking the ice, navigating career transitions, and effective job search strategies. This event is ideal for those looking to deepen their understanding of the industry and refine their approach to securing new opportunities. Selling quick, register via https://buff.ly/3Xc77rY DIA events are proudly supported by our Community Partners, GH Commercial and Clipsal.
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Join us at Stylecraft as we announce the 2024 Graduate of the Year Award (GOTYA) winners! 👀 Events will be held simultaneously on September 19, 2024, from 6:00-7:30pm across VIC/TAS, WA, QLD, SA/NT, and NSW/ACT. Witness the recognition of exceptional emerging designers from across Australia. All national winners will also compete for the prestigious Madeline Lester Award, with the recipient revealed at a special event in Melbourne this November—stay tuned for details. The GOTYA program, a key initiative of the Design Institute of Australia, offers invaluable feedback from industry experts to help shape the next generation of designers. Tickets are limited, so be sure to secure yours via https://buff.ly/42HsIJr Proudly partnering with @stylecraftfurniture
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Curious about what life's like after graduation? 👀 Join our new student series, 'Hello from the Other Side,' and hear from recent design grads about their real-world experiences, challenges, and tips for success. ✔ Reality check: Expectations vs. the real deal ✔ First job jitters and beyond ✔ Culture shock: From classroom to career ✔ Networking and mentorship: Building your tribe Speakers include Lisette Trigg, Interior Designer (SA), Liam Georgeson, Industrial Designer (QLD), Elena-Dea Burger, Interior Designer (WA). This event is FREE for DIA student members. Register now via https://buff.ly/3YYauVX
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Graphic Designer Wanted! Fisiocrem, a leading Australian health and wellness brand, is seeking a talented Graphic Designer to join their team. We are looking for a passionate and innovative designer with strong skills in Adobe Creative Suite. You should be able to manage multiple projects, meet deadlines, and work effectively as part of a team. Perks: - Collaborative team in Gold Coast - Opportunity for career growth - Competitive salary and benefits What you'll do: - Design captivating graphics and campaigns - Collaborate with our marketing team - Ensure brand consistency across all platforms Apply now via <https://buff.ly/3xvyjc4>
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Williams Burton Leopardi is seeking experienced Architectural and Interior Design Technicians to join their Adelaide studio. They are looking for skilled professionals with a minimum of three years’ experience in producing working drawings. If you thrive on precision and have a passion for capturing intricate architectural and interior details, they want to hear from you. Join their award-winning team and contribute to exciting projects while enjoying a supportive and flexible work environment. Positions: Architectural Technician / Documenter (3-5 yrs exp., immediate start) Interior Technician / Documenter (3-5 yrs exp., immediate start) Learn more via https://buff.ly/3AxpDmS
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ENTRIES CLOSE SOON! These awards celebrate the pinnacle of Australian design excellence, honoring the innovative and multidisciplinary problem-solving that defines our industry. This year, we are breaking new ground by dissolving traditional categories and focusing on the design process as much as the outcomes. Exclusively for members, the awards spotlight Australia’s top designers and studios, showcasing their exceptional talent and creativity. Submit your entries by Midnight 16th August 2024 via https://buff.ly/4cADS8a Proudly supported by @cullenjewellery @colorbondsteel
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