The Design Conference is an event for creatives. We discuss more than the future of design — but what design means in the hearts and minds of the worlds favourite creative leaders. By being transparent and vulnerable, we engineer an experience which is designed to move, motivate, educate and connect.
Keynote Talks
Progressive Content
30 Minute Q&A
Industry Panels
Powerful Topics
Interact & Participate
Celebrations
Amazing Vibes
Dance & Celebrate
TDC Awards
Coming
November 2020
“The Design Conference was an amazing experience. The people we met there made us bigger as human beings as well as creatives. Matt is insane — in a good way.”
From critically acclaimed strategists to the worlds most outrageous commercial artists, The Design Conference is curated to not only entertain but more specifically to surprise. In one way or another, our Keynotes will leave you feeling confronted in the most beautiful way.
Adam J. Kurtz †
Artist & Author
adamjk.com
Brooklyn
Mercedes Bazan
Graphic Designer
@mechibaz
Ireland
Sarah Sampsel †
Design Director
Work & Co.
Portland
Shannon Bell
Creative Director
re.agency
Sydney
Tea Uglow †
Creative Director
Google Creative Lab
Sydney
Snask †
Design Agency
snask.com
Stockholm
Amanda Munilla †
Managing Director
wolffolins.com
San Francisco
Kenjiro Kirton †
Creative Director
Hato.co
London
Mills †
Founder
ustwo.com
London
Kelly Anna †
Artist & Designer
kellyannalondon.com
London
Acclaimed Keynote Speaker
Kris Sowersby is the New Zealand based type designer behind The Klim Type Foundry (Klim). His talk from #TDCbne18 is dry, educated and incredibly clever. Expand your knowledge on type and tune in for the next 40 minutes. This is a great keynote.
Your window to connect has opened. Our Industry Panels deliver an interactive platform for discussing emerging issues, important to the creative industry. Featuring a wide range of guests, you never know who you may find on stage. Many thanks to to Andy Wright from Streamtime / Never Not Creative for joining forces with us.
Mentally Healthy
Breakout Discussion
With Andy Wright
Banish The Burnout
Discussion Panel
Hosted by Andy Wright
Payment & Happiness
Discussion Panel
Hosted by Andy Wright
Making Money
Discussion Panel
Hosted by Andy Wright
A 10/10 Product
Breakout Discussion
With Christian & Sarah
A Better Industry
Discussion Panel
Hosted by Andy Wright
Your opportunity to delve deep has arrived. Our Skill Shares provide a fun and exciting way to connect with, and learn from your favourite TDC delegate. By the end, you will feel a renewed energy to learn and grow in more ways than you ever imagined. #lifegoals
The Ultimate Pin
Skill Share
With Martina Martian
Hanibal Vector
Skill Share
With Kiel Tillman
Unpacking the Titles †
Skill Share
With Jasper & Ricky
Owning Your Style †
Skill Share
With Sophia Mary Mac
Pencil To Publish †
Skill Share
With Col McElwaine
Analogue To Digital
Skill Share
With Adam Busby
Interact with some of the best people from our Industry. Representatives from Wacom, Streamtime, The Print Bar and many others will be hanging out to ensure you’re up-to-date with the raddest products and services.
Even though The Design Conference is an adventure in itself, those who venture into the night will experience a greater level of curated art, music and culture. We've scheduled your sleep in, the rest is up to you.
Launch Party
The Triffid
7/9 Stratton St, Newstead 4006
Wednesday May 29 @ 5:50pm
Premium Meet & Greet
Josephmark
110 Arthur St, Fortitude Valley 4006
Friday May 31 @ 9:00pm
Official After Party Featuring K.I.M (The Presets)
X Cargo
37 McLachlan St, Fortitude Valley QLD
Saturday June 1 @ 10:00pm
Make the most of your experience by staying near the James Street retail and lifestyle precinct. James Street is the backbone for The Design Conference and all her side events. Discover incredible restaurants, five-star hotels and some of the best coffee in Australia. If you require advice where to eat, sleep and play — or how to transit from Brisbane Airport, we invite you to reach out.
The Design Conference is hosted by some of Australia's favourite creatives. Expect nothing less than love and energy from our team.
Yasmin Naghavi
Solicitor
Media Art Lawyer
Mirella Marie
Founder
Womentor
Andy Wright
Managing Director
Streamtime
Australian Design Radio (ADR) is a podcast based in Sydney, Australia. Their aim is to provide the global creative community with conversations and commentary on Australian Design.
The Design Conference is an experience anchored by the world's greatest companies. We want to thank them for their continued support in 2019.
