Theresa Hatton, President of Building Designers Australia (BDA), today announced the biggest restructure in its fifty-three year history. BDA has always been the peak industry body representing building designers across Australia, with its previous structure tied to state boundaries.
Created by the Department of State Development and Business and Innovation, Design Matters is a portal for design activities,news, initiatives and events across the State.
ADA member Good Design Australia held its Design as Strategy Forum as part of Vivid Ideas 2014. This article summarises one of the key sessions looking at what Australia needs to do to become a country known for its design and innovation.
An interesting campaign by the UK Department for Business that shows Jobs and growth being created by Britain’s manufacturers and constructors.
'Design is a discipline that is essential for a competitive business culture. Great design is a 'must have' requirement for new products and services to succeed in the market.' The ADA has made a submission to the Department of Industry on the establishment of the Entrepreneurs' Infrastructure Program. See here for details.
Congratulations to Melbourne-based design studio Broached Commissions on their collaboration on a design exhibition at the UCCA Beijing.
Image courtesy: Broached Commissions
Image courtesy: Broached Commissions
A recent article in The Conversation on the critical need for engineers to build an innovative nation for the future.
The Government has announced the establishment of a new $484.2 million Entrepreneurs’ Infrastructure Programme and a new streamlined Single Business Service initiative to support businesses to improve their competitiveness and commercialise new ideas. A discussion paper has been released and submissions called for by 19 June 2014.
The Australian Institute of Landscape Architects (AILA) is now seeking expressions of interest for the role of Creative Director for the 2015 Festival of Landscape Architecture. Individuals, practices, schools of Landscape Architecture, or collaborative teams are encouraged to apply. The appointed Creative Director will be responsible for the conceptualisation of the theme and content for the Festival. The second Festival of Landscape Architecture will be hosted in Melbourne in mid-October 2015.
