The Design Conference

2026 First Release Now Available

TDC Australia June 18—20 2025

Special Thanks

Speakers

World-Class Creatives. Unfiltered Insight.

The best in the industry take the stage—not just to inspire but to share the sacred knowledge that underpinned their most significant breakthroughs. Experience the voices that are shaping the future of creativity.

Special Thanks

See All

Speaker.

Designer

Georgie BattShe/Her

Today(AUS)

workshop and talk

Speaker.

Leader

Devin Mathews

SuprOrdinary(USA)

talk

Speaker.

Product Designer

Mike Stewart

Science Bodyboards(USA)

talk

Speaker.

Artist

Aurelie Maron

Independent(AUS)

experience and talk

Speaker.

Designer

Sam Southwell

Studio South(NZ)

talk and workshop

Speaker.

Designer

Steph ClarkeShe/Her

Independent(AUS)

talk and workshop

Speaker.

Director

Zenaida Beatson

For Purpose(NZ)

talk

Speaker.

Designer

Spencer Joynt

Alright Studio(USA)

workshop and talk

Speaker.

Designer

Phoebe Devine

Previously Unavailable(NZ)

talk and workshop

Speaker.

Artist

Daniel Ting Chong

Independent(RSA)

workshop and talk

Speaker.

Designer

Damian Madden

Independent(AUS)

workshop and talk

Speaker.

Designer

Justin ColtHe/Him

The Collected Works(USA)

talk and workshop

Speaker.

Designer

Jose Fresneda

The Collected Works(USA)

talk and workshop

Speaker.

Designer

Emma KaniukShe/Her

Independent(NZ)

workshop and talk

Speaker.

Designer

Rachel Gogel She/Her

Independent(USA)

workshop and talk

Speaker.

Designer

Quan Payne

Studio Payne(AUS)

workshop and talk

Speaker.

Designer

Garrett DeRossett

Alright Studio(USA)

workshop and talk

Speaker.

Designer

Andre Edfan

Studio Yord(IND)

workshop and talk

Speaker.

Designer

Augustinas Paukštė

andstudio(LIT)

talk and workshop

Speaker.

Designer

Andrew Hoyne

Hoyne(AUS)

workshop and talk

Speaker.

Artist

Tucker Schoos

Alright Studio(USA)

workshop and talk

Speaker.

Designer

Ren RigbyThey/Them

Proto(USA)

workshop and talk

Speaker.

Artist

Maxime Manga

Independent(CG)

talk and experience

Talks

Fearless Ideas. Defining Moments.

These aren’t talks; they’re turning points. Bold, personal, and profoundly honest, each session is designed to challenge your thinking and push you toward your next horizon.

Special Thanks

All

Talk.• Transformation +4

05:30PM

Wed.18.Jun.25

Main Auditorium

Designing In The Margins

With Zenaida Beatson

Talk.• Creativity +4

05:00PM

Fri.20.Jun.25

Main Auditorium

The Flow of Creativity: Harnessing Purpose, Balance, and Mastery

With Mike Stewart

Talk.• Purpose +2

09:00AM

Thu.19.Jun.25

Main Auditorium

Redefining Success: Navigating Burnout, Reinvention, and Purpose

With Ren Rigby

Talk.• Creativity +4

09:00AM

Fri.20.Jun.25

Main Auditorium

Stop Waiting. Start Making. Why The Ordinary World Deserves Your Attention Now

With Devin Mathews

Talk.• Design +4

02:30PM

Wed.18.Jun.25

Main Auditorium

Design as Intuition: Reading People, Understanding Intentions, Creating Impact

With Sam Southwell

Talk.• Creativity +5

05:00PM

Wed.18.Jun.25

Main Auditorium

Creative Success On Your Own Terms

With Aurelie Maron

Talk.• Creativity +4

03:00PM

Wed.18.Jun.25

Main Auditorium

When Dreams Come True: Embracing The Imposter

With Quan Payne

Talk.• Generative Design +5

09:30AM

Fri.20.Jun.25

Main Auditorium

Design in Motion: Creating Flexible Identity Systems and Generative Tools

With Jose Fresneda and Justin Colt

Talk.• Creativity +4

11:30AM

Fri.20.Jun.25

Main Auditorium

Finding Joy in the Chaos

With Georgie Batt

Talk.• Entrepreneurship +4

03:00PM

Fri.20.Jun.25

Main Auditorium

Challenging the Norm: Redefining Design Value in a Developing Economy

With Andre Edfan

Talk.• Community +4

02:30PM

Thu.19.Jun.25

Main Auditorium

Designing for Friendship: Rethinking Connection in Life and Work

With Steph Clarke

Talk.• Brand +4

12:00PM

Wed.18.Jun.25

Main Auditorium

Brand Capital: How Designers Build Value in the Startup World

With Phoebe Devine

Talk.• Leadership +4

11:30AM

Wed.18.Jun.25

Main Auditorium

Profit With Purpose: How Meaningful Strategy Drives Success and Impact

With Andrew Hoyne

Talk.• Creativity +4

12:00PM

Fri.20.Jun.25

Main Auditorium

Design Like You're Dying: How To Redesign A Life

With Damian Madden

Talk.• Design +4

03:00PM

Thu.19.Jun.25

Main Auditorium

Beyond Skills: Reinventing a Creative Practice Across Continents

With Daniel Ting Chong

Talk.• Future Design +4

11:30AM

Thu.19.Jun.25

Main Auditorium

From Here to There: Redefining Creative Practice for the Future

With Emma Kaniuk

Talk.• Leadership +4

02:30PM

Fri.20.Jun.25

Main Auditorium

The Age Of (Personal) Agency Is Upon Us

With Rachel Gogel

Talk.• Entrepreneurship +4

09:30AM

Thu.19.Jun.25

Main Auditorium

Studio as a Project: Designing, Building, and Sustaining a Business

With Spencer Joynt, Tucker Schoos and Garrett DeRossett

Talk.• Creativity +4

12:00PM

Thu.19.Jun.25

Main Auditorium

From Zero to Global: Risk, Failure, and the Future of Design

With Augustinas Paukštė

Daniel Ting Chong
Independent
Creative Showcase

Aurelie Maron
Independent
Creative Showcase

Emma Kaniuk
Independent
Creative Showcase

Andre Edfan
Studio Yord
Creative Showcase

Maxime Manga
Different Folk
Creative Showcase

Zenaida Beatson
For Purpose
Creative Showcase

Rachel Gogel
Independant
Creative Showcase

Quan Payne
Studio Payne
Creative Showcase

Andrew Hoyne
Hoyne
Creative Showcase

Workshops

Rare Access. Lasting Impact.

These intimate workshop experiences provide the kind of deep, hands-on learning that can change everything. Spaces are intentionally limited—to create the most potent and focused experience possible.

Special Thanks

All

Workshop.• Design +4

01:30PM

Fri.20.Jun.25

Rooftop Terrace

The Playful Designer’s Toolkit

With Georgie Batt

Workshop.• Creativity +4

01:30PM

Fri.20.Jun.25

Park Mezzanine

The Art of Seeing: A Guided Experience for Creative Presence

With Damian Madden

Workshop.• Design +4

04:00PM

Wed.18.Jun.25

Rooftop Terrace

Decoding Clients: Understanding Intentions to Unlock Creative Confidence

With Sam Southwell

Workshop.• Collaboration +4

04:00PM

Fri.20.Jun.25

Park Mezzanine

Gotong Royong: Harnessing Collective Creativity for Meaningful Design

With Andre Edfan

Workshop.• Design +4

04:00PM

Thu.19.Jun.25

Park Mezzanine

Studio Unfiltered: Practical Strategies for Independent Creative Success

With Daniel Ting Chong

Workshop.• Burnout +1

10:30AM

Thu.19.Jun.25

Park Mezzanine

Unlock Your Creative Renaissance: Reignite Purpose and Passion

With Ren Rigby

Workshop.• Leadership +4

01:30PM

Wed.18.Jun.25

Rooftop Terrace

Embedding Purpose: Building Brands, Businesses, and Places with Meaning

With Andrew Hoyne

Workshop.• Generative Design +5

10:30AM

Fri.20.Jun.25

Rooftop Terrace

Generative Branding—No AI Required

With Jose Fresneda and Justin Colt

Workshop.• Creativity +4

04:00PM

Wed.18.Jun.25

Park Mezzanine

Transforming Self-Doubt: Unlocking Creative Breakthroughs and Growth

With Quan Payne

Workshop.• Leadership +4

04:00PM

Fri.20.Jun.25

Rooftop Terrace

The Rise of Fractional Design Leadership

With Rachel Gogel

Workshop.• Entrepreneurship +4

10:30AM

Thu.19.Jun.25

Rooftop Terrace

Running a Business Like a Project

With Spencer Joynt, Tucker Schoos and Garrett DeRossett

Workshop.• Community +4

04:00PM

Thu.19.Jun.25

Rooftop Terrace

The Future of Friendship: Imagining New Ways to Connect

With Steph Clarke

Workshop.• AI +4

01:30PM

Thu.19.Jun.25

Park Mezzanine

How To Write The Perfect Brief For A Designer

With Augustinas Paukštė

Workshop.• Future Design +4

01:30PM

Thu.19.Jun.25

Rooftop Terrace

Designing Your "There": Intentional Futures for Creative Careers

With Emma Kaniuk

Workshop.• Brand +4

01:30PM

Wed.18.Jun.25

Park Mezzanine

Design for Venture: Unlocking the Business Potential of Brand

With Phoebe Devine

Stream

23:00-08:00

17-20.Jun.2025

Streamed Online

A speaker in black clothing is standing on a stage, giving a presentation to a large audience. A giant screen behind him displays the word 'AHIAUAHA' in black text on a white background. The stage has a warm brick wall and modern white couches with plants. The audience is seated in a darkened room, and some people are taking photos with their phones.

Buy Now

TDC Australia 2025

Final Release

The Design Conference Online Live Stream

Online Access with On-Demand Replay

From

A$99.00

Fewer Than 15 Seats Remain •Fewer Than 15 Seats Remain •

Attend

20:00-08:00

16-19.Jun.2026

Brisbane Powerhouse

Buy Now

TDC Australia 2026

First Release

The Design Conference Conference Passes

Access Talks, Panels and Select Experiences

From

A$999.00

A$599.40

Fewer Than 15 Seats Remain •Fewer Than 15 Seats Remain •

Panels

Panels That Address The Elephant In The Room.

We curate our lineup meticulously, selecting diverse voices for maximum impact, engagement, and value.

Special Thanks

All

Panel.• Showcase +0

10:30AM

Thu.19.Jun.25

Turbine Platform

Designing the Business of Creativity: Design the inside of your studio with the same intent as the outside

Panel.• Creativity +4

04:00PM

Wed.18.Jun.25

Turbine Platform

Switching Off To Get Ahead: Discovering the competitive creative advantage of strategic disconnection

Panel.• Resilience +4

04:00PM

Fri.20.Jun.25

Turbine Platform

What the Hell is Resilience Anyway? Redefining strength through emotional intelligence and adaptive mindsets

Panel.• Showcase +0

10:30AM

Fri.20.Jun.25

Turbine Platform

Share Your Work! Quality gets you noticed; volume keeps you visible. Stop hiding your brilliant work behind your ego.

Panel.• Creativity +4

04:00PM

Thu.19.Jun.25

Turbine Platform

The Cost of Genius: Exploring the intersection of creative excellence and personal wellbeing

Experiences

Immersive. Unexpected. Unforgettable.

Break patterns, ignite new ideas, and step into moments designed to move you—not just creatively but personally. This isn’t about sitting back. It’s about leaning into your future.