Pub Quiz 2026

The chaotic opener to the 2026 season of The Outlook.

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Grant Show, Mindy Nam, and Jeddi Kyne enjoying drinks at The Outlook 2025 afterparty at Sofitel’s Sofi’s Lounge.

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Four people stand together at an event, smiling and holding drinks, with a warmly lit staircase and “WELCOME” signage in the background.

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The Pub Quiz

A lively, rustic pub with people chatting at tables and the bar. Warm lighting, vintage decor, and full beer glasses create a relaxed vibe.

The Pub Quiz

Welcome to the rogue prequel to The Outlook 2026. It’s part quiz, part chaos, all design. Bring a team or make one on the night, and compete across categories like design history, UX nightmares, and “did-they-really-approve-that-logo.” Prizes include event tickets, lucky door wins, and questionable glory.

There’ll be drinks, banter, and probably a Comic Sans question. It’s your chance to warm up your brain (and your drink hand) before the main event.

Get in gear: an evening of design nerd-ery

A fast, fun evening of trivia, design banter, new connections, and low-stakes competition—with prizes, puns, and just enough chaos.

View of man sitting at a bar table in dim light

The classic pub quiz

Fast-paced, slightly chaotic, and a little bit brilliant. Expect quickfire rounds across design history, culture, ethics, UI fails, and a few surprises. No two questions alike.

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Prizes and giveaways

There’s more than glory on the line. Win tickets to this year's events, score spot prizes throughout the night, and maybe even take home the best team name award.

Meeting new people

You won’t be playing with the crew you came with. We’ll mix up tables to help you connect, collaborate, and maybe even find your design trivia soulmate.

A bartender in black-and-white, focusing intently as he pours drinks from two bottles into a shaker during a busy service behind a bar.

Drinks, vibes, design banter

This is where the real magic happens. Grab a drink, settle in, and enjoy the energy. It’s less about pressure, more about good people and good fun.

Location

Royal Melbourne Hotel’s glass-roofed atrium set up for an event, featuring moody lighting, greenery, and cocktail tables under a vaulted ceiling.

Location

Stay tuned for the announcement of the 2026 Pub Quiz location. Rest assured – it will be in central to the buzzing heart of Melbourne.