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ADA to Beijing Design WeekWe are delighted to announce that ADA Chair Oliver Kratzer has been selected to represent the ADA on the inaugural Australian delegation to Beijing Design Week later this month. The Australian Embassy in Beijing is organising this inaugural delegation as part of the Australian Government's ongoing promotion of Australian creative industries in China. Following the visit, the ADA will be hosting a forum to share reflections and insights on the Beijing Design Week experience. |
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New Education Member The ADA welcomes JMC Academy as its new Education Member. READ MORE |
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WDC 2014 to host 'Designing Policies for a Developing Country' The 'Make a Plan' WDC 2014 Design Policy Conference, taking place 17-18 October 2014 at the Cape Town Stadium, aims to develop a policy that guides and encourages design, not only in South Africa but on the entire African continent. Discussions on challenges and opportunities around policy in a developing context will also be held. READ MORE |
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Inclusive Design: from the pixel to the city Inclusive Design: from the pixel to the city is a new animated short feature from the UK Design Council. It features conversations with leading designers creating the next generation of products, graphics and vehicles designed to work better for everyone. READ MORE |
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DESIGN Canberra Festival DESIGN Canberra is a new festival of design to be held in late November and hosted by Craft ACT. Helen O’Neil, Craft ACT president and member of the DESIGN Canberra Festival Committee told the Sydney Morning Herald: “Canberra is Australia’s designed city, a natural centre for celebrating Australian creative talent in design in fields from architecture and landscape design to ceramics, textiles and jewellery. READ MORE |
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Australian Institute of Architects launches new consumer engagement program The AIA is launching a new consumer engagement program, ask an architect. Designed to increase public awareness of architects, the program is particularly focused on the residential consumer market. READ MORE |
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Design as Strategy for Growth On 20 August Object: Australian Design Centre and BCG Digital Ventures hosted a sell-out event as part of Sydney Design on the role of design as a strategy for growth. READ MORE |
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Help us spread the word The ADA appreciates your ongoing support. Please forward this newsletter to friends and colleagues with an interest in Australian design and the value of strategic design as a economic driver for growth and future prosperity. |
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Australian Design Alliance: promoting the use of design to boost Australia's productivity through innovation. |
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