Recent News

Play Up: Exploring objects through humour therapy in dementia care facilitated by Tasman Munro and Jean-Paul Bell is on display in Object Space. Lisa Cahill spoke to social designer Tasman Munro to find out more.

To celebrate International Women's Day in March, ADC's Creative Strategy Associate Penny Craswell looks at gender balance in design and the ways the design sector is supporting female designers. 

Australian Design Centre (ADC) and Workshopped are thrilled to announce that WORKSHOPPED18 will be exhibited by presenting partner ADC this year.

As part of the exhibition Obsessed: Compelled to make we are presenting a series of talks and events including panels discussions, interactive poetry workshops and markets. Find out more here. 

We are delighted to announce that two major project grants have been awarded to Australia Design Centre for projects commencing in 2018.

We're seeking expressions of interest to host multi-disciplinary artist Charlotte Haywood's exhibition Green Asylum, a large-scale experimental textile and video installation that blurs the boundaries between tapestry weaving and architecture, landscape and language.

Sydney Living Museums Christmas Fare, the much loved foodies artisan market, is returning to Hyde Park Barracks on Thursday 14 December.  We are very excited to be partnering with Sydney Living Museums to present ‘Makers Lane’ a curated selection of stalls featuring ten of the most popular makers we stock in Object Shop.

Lismore Regional Gallery has opened the doors to its new exhibitions space after a decade of planning and hard work. Located in the old Lismore High School, the significant redevelopment creates a central cultural hub for the city.  We asked curator Fiona Fraser what they have planned for 2018.

Robert Pulie is one of ADC's most experienced exhibition installers. Many of you would have met Robert as he has installed Lola Greeno: Cultural Jewels at all 14 venues. We asked Robert a few questions about how he got involved with ADC On Tour.  

The changing nature of design media and the role of writers in promoting ethical design were two reoccurring themes that emerged at the Object Subject conference, ADC Creative Strategy Associate Penny Craswell reflects on the event.