Design Outlook 2025

June 26, 2025

DO25

June 26 • 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.

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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.

Event partners

Plus

All-day catering

Auslan interpreters

Closed captions

Networking

Sustainable conference

Freebies

Afterparty

Roundtables

Present at DO25

The call for presentations is open

Submit yours before January 31

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

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Workshops

Included with conference ticket

Design workshops and masterclasses covering highly-relevant topics like creativity and design excellence

Berlin Liew presenting at a Design Outlook event, captured from an elevated angle. She is wearing a stylish light yellow blazer and shorts with white sneakers, holding a tablet in one hand while gesturing confidently with the other. The stage features a purple sofa, decorative side tables, and atmospheric smoke effects, with wooden floors and a modern, dynamic setup enhancing the scene.

Presentations

International line-up

Thought leaders, seasoned practitioners, and innovative designers presenting leading thoughts to shape the future of design together.

Guests networking during drinks after an event, engaging in lively conversations in a stylish indoor venue. The space features warm wooden accents, high-top tables with stools, and a softly lit backdrop, creating a relaxed and collaborative atmosphere to conclude the event.

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.

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Super Earlybird

$495

On sale until April 11 or sold out.

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Earlybird

$595

On sale until June 20 or sold out.

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General Admission

$695

On sale until sold out - make sure you check our partners page for discounts and offers.

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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.

Design Outlook 2025

DO25

June 26 • In person, Sofitel Melbourne

A reimagined format

Action-packed agenda

Connect and celebrate

Plus

The call for presentations is open

Themes

The jam-packed day

Workshops

Presentations

Social wrap-up

Tickets

$1+

$495

$595

$695

Program

Who attends our events

Connect with us

Watch presentations

Submit content

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Design Outlook 2025

DO25

June 26 • In person, Sofitel Melbourne

A reimagined format

Action-packed agenda

Connect and celebrate

Plus

The call for presentations is open

Themes

The jam-packed day

Workshops

Presentations

Social wrap-up

Tickets

$1+

$495

$595

$695

Program

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

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Watch presentations

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