DESIGN OUTLOOK 2023
DO23: Rediscover creativity
Our second design festival brought together more than 1,600 people to explore creativity across several open houses, meetups, the conference day and workshops.
Conference dayA full day of thought-provoking presentations on one stage, bringing together fresh perspectives, practical insights and ideas designed to challenge and inspire.
WorkshopsLearn from the industry's best in a series of hands-on, practical workshops that leave you with new skills and perspectives. Included in your ticket.
FestivalSpread across five days, it invites participation through open studios, meetups, and hands-on sessions that explore how people build, lead, and collaborate.
Event partners
Trudi Boatwright
MC Monsalve
Rodger Watson
Tom Wall
Vinita Israni
Chi Ryan
Ming Lee
Jeanette Cheah
Jess Faccin
Jonathon Lau
Sean Brennan
Ben Keenan
Berlin Liew
Peter Barber
Barbara Doran
Festival highlights
Varied and valuable
Attendees found the presentations, workshops and satellite events insightful and engaging, offering valuable knowledge and inspiration.
Connection to others
Attendees valued the opportunity to meet new people, reconnect with peers and feel part of the wider design community across the conference, workshops and festival events.
Value for money
Despite some reservations about the ticket price, many attendees felt that the conference offered good value for the money; especially when considering the workshops and festival.