Design Institute of Australia

The Design Institute of Australia (DIA) is Australia's professional membership body for designers and design businesses. Membership in the DIA indicates status as a qualified, experienced, ethical practicing professional.

Membership in the DIA provides support, networking, services and information to improve professional practice. It provides a wealth of contacts, and connects colleagues from many industry areas. DIA represents all professional designers in Australia. It is Australia’s only multi-disciplinary organisation of professional designers, representing all disciplines of design. By working together, designers ensure they have the numbers and money necessary to operate a strong and active national organisation. 

The DIA promotes the value of professional design and designers to industry, business, government and the community through its National Council and State Branches. The DIA champions the importance of design in building the commercial and cultural wealth of Australia. It provides designers with a valuable networking base on state, national and international levels.