Value-aligned, open minded, and driven to create a better design future

Attendees at Design Leadership 2025 share a lively, laughter-filled moment over lunch, gathered around a table in a buzzing, informal setting.

Our advisors play a vital role in creating the incredible experiences that we deliver. This includes the festival, conference, workshops, awards, and other streams we deliver.

We are energised by their influence, and their alignment to The Outlook's commitment to being broad, diverse and different in their work.

The Ambassadors' Impact

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The Outlook's Ambassadors are advisors, advocates, and collaborators who bring their unique perspective to help shape our programs and guide where design goes next.

Their diverse backgrounds and perspectives keep us grounded in what’s happening now and what’s next, and is one way we stay connected to the design community across Australia.

 

 

Our Ambassador Program

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The Ambassador Program was created to build a community of people who are enthusiastic about lifting each other up and paving the way for future designers.

We hand pick each Ambassador for the insight, care, and curiosity they bring from their diverse personal and professional backgrounds.

Meet our Ambassadors

Sharbani Dhar

Sharbani Dhar

Director, Design Ops, Australia Post

John Lazzara

John Lazzara

Head of Digital Experience Design, Telstra

Rosie McAlister

Rosie McAlister

Snr Recruitment Specialist, Aquent

Amy Sheppard

Amy Sheppard

Head of Design, NAB

Neha Karira

Neha Karira

Snr Product Design Manager, Bunnings

Brendan Moyle

Brendan Moyle

Snr Product Designer, REA Group

Catalina Bonavia

Catalina Bonavia

Head of SD & CX, Three6

Bonnie Mooney

Bonnie Mooney

Head of Design & VOC, MMSG

Benjamin Dokter

Benjamin Dokter

Founder, Design Futures

Sue Izmir

Sue Izmir

Senior Research Advisor, Climateworks Centre

Nikhil Bora

Nikhil Bora

Experience Designer, ANZ