Design Outlook 2025 Get tickets (opens in a new tab) DO25 July 3 • In person, Sofitel Melbourne Back by popular demand and as a reimagined format, DO25 invites 350 of Australia’s brightest minds for a day dedicated to celebrating, supporting, and advancing design. A reimagined format Experience the reimagined DO25—a single-day event uniting presentations, workshops, and roundtables under one roof for a dynamic and immersive design gathering. Action-packed agenda Dive into a curated day of learning and collaboration with a mix of inspiring presentations, hands-on workshops, engaging masterclasses, and thought-provoking roundtable discussions led by design and industry experts. Connect and celebrate Wrap up the day with meaningful connections at the networking sessions, followed by an unforgettable afterparty to celebrate design, creativity, and community. Plus All-day catering Auslan interpreters Closed captions Networking Sustainable conference Freebies Afterparty Roundtables Event partners Themes DO25 will explore the most critical themes shaping the future of design today, viewed through our core perspectives: advancing design, amplifying impact, mastering scale, and driving meaningful, immediate action. Designing momentum: decisions that shape business impact How can designers actively influence strategy and deliver measurable outcomes through design? This theme dives into the tools, frameworks, and decisions that align design work with business success today. Creative agility: keeping the spark in a fast-moving world How do we stay responsive to change without sacrificing craft or creativity? This theme focuses on actionable strategies to balance speed, iteration, and impactful design. Lead by design: making better decisions, faster What does effective leadership look like in the here and now? This theme explores actionable insights for guiding teams, influencing stakeholders, and driving clarity in the chaos of rapid decision-making. Experience amplified: beyond usability, into resonance How can we create experiences that do more than solve problems? This theme examines practical methods for crafting designs that connect emotionally, build loyalty, and deliver long-term value. Ethics in action: designing responsible AI today What decisions can we make right now to ensure AI-driven experiences are equitable, transparent, and human-first? This theme focuses on practical, immediate steps for integrating ethical principles into AI design. Scaling brilliance: harnessing design systems without losing creativity How can design systems empower innovation instead of stifling it? This theme explores advanced approaches to leverage systems while pushing creative boundaries and avoiding ‘solved problem’ complacency. The jam-packed day Workshops Included with conference ticket Design workshops and masterclasses covering highly-relevant topics like creativity and design excellence Presentations International line-up Thought leaders, seasoned practitioners, and innovative designers presenting leading thoughts to shape the future of design together. Social wrap-up Network and chat Wrap up the day with meaningful connections at the networking sessions, followed by an unforgettable afterparty to celebrate design, creativity, and community. Tickets We pride ourselves on the value for money we offer for our tickets at each of our events, and Accessibility and Inclusion is no exception. A helping hand $1+ Tickets at a price that you name, no questions asked. Limited availability. Buy tickets (opens in a new tab) Super Earlybird $495 On sale until April 11 or sold out. Buy tickets (opens in a new tab) Earlybird $595 On sale until June 20 or sold out. Buy tickets (opens in a new tab) General Admission $695 On sale until sold out - make sure you check our partners page for discounts and offers. Buy tickets (opens in a new tab) For all ticketing information, view our ticketing terms and conditions. Program We’ve created a program that balances just the right amount of presentation time with just the right amount of discussion time. We’ll cover highly-relevant topics with your industry peers. 8:30 AM Registration and networking 9:00 AM Welcome address — MC 9:20 AM Opening Keynote – Expert Import 10:00 AM Presentation 2 10:30 AM Presentation 3 11:00 AM Morning tea 11:30 AM Presentation 4 12:00 PM Presentation 5 12:30 PM Lunch and networking 1:30 PM Roundtable topic 1: Introduction 1:40 PM Roundtable topic 1: Discussion 2:30 PM Roundtable topic 1: Introduction 2:40 PM Roundtable topic 2: Discussion 3:30 PM Afternoon tea 4:00 PM Roundtable topic 3: Introduction 4:10 PM Roundtable topic 3: Discussion 5:00 PM Closing notes – MC 5:15 PM Social drinks Who attends our events