Dames & Dumplings kicks off with a session of debates and discussions with our trio of guest dames around the topic Confidence. Tackling everything from knowing when to say no and how to say no, in trusting your gut and managing money. Melb, Thurs 2 August bit.ly/2JKXLLG

Having offices in different locations, with our designers working and living in those environments, allows Mucho to understand the complexity of international branding projects. Rob Duncan will be presenting nationally from 16 - 29 August. bit.ly/2KxgpXO

Start Up - Ch'an Armstrong is the founder of DesignOps, a Melbourne-based creative community startup that's still figuring out exactly what it is, but enjoying great success in the process. Melbourne, Wednesday 26 September. bit.ly/2D12Rpo

Start Up, Scale Up, Sell Up is a session for business owners who want to hear from others who've faced - and successfully navigated - three of the most common phases of the design business lifecycle. Melbourne, Wednesday 26 September. bit.ly/2D12Rpo

David helps entrepreneurial creatives make better business decisions about their positioning and marketing, how they structure their roles, and how to benchmark their financial performance. Melbourne Mon 15, Sydney Tues 16, Brisbane Thurs 18 October. bit.ly/2RmnbEO

David's presentation will cover: - The science and application of positioning an expert firm like yours in Australia. - The process of becoming known as an influential expert in your field. Melbourne Mon 15, Sydney Tues 16, Brisbane Thurs 18 October. bit.ly/2RmnbEO

Improve Efficiency ● Develop a lead generation plan that feeds your new expertise ● Eliminate the unnecessary work from your lead generation efforts Sydney, 22-23 October bit.ly/2QZiDnt

David C Baker tonight - The Business of Expertise NGV Fed Square 6.30pm “What’s so compelling about Mr. Baker is that he’s an expert on being an expert.” —Carl Richards, NY Times, 2018

Roll up roll up!

Just had a quick check and the future of #australiandesign is all ok. What an incredible showing - Emerging Designer of the Year @josieyoung_ Studio of the Year @CD_and_Co All the Awards of the Year Garbett design Who are all these Amazing People AGDA 🖤

10 annoying things designers do... trulydeeply.com.au/2018/11/10-ann… trulydeeply.com.au/2018/11/10-ann…

I, for one, am glad to be living in the age of brand purpose and corporate social responsibility where big brands take their commitment to society seriously.

Verb: A one-off brand language workshop for designers. Develop the skills and confidence needed to use words in powerful and creative ways.  Two workshops running in Melbourne on Tuesday,19 and Thursday 21 February 2019, link here. agda.com.au/resources/news…

Part 1 of a Never Not Creative interview with our CEO, Nic Eldridge, discussing the #AGDADesignAwards, Design Students, and AGDA’s role within the industry. anchor.fm/nevernotcreati…

Can we really design a desirable future? linkedin.com/pulse/can-we-r…

The AGDA Victoria council, it’s committees and student council have all been formed and, I must say, kick arse. Expect progress.

Melbourne Design Week 2019 is an initiative of the Victorian Government in collaboration with the NGV. View the full program at designweek.melbourne and book your exhibition and event tickets online. #MelbourneDesignWeek #NGV NGV

Question for Barnaby and Angus. Who owns the other 90pc of the shares in the Caymans entity which benefitted from the sale of Aus water rights? #Watergate michaelwest.com.au/barnaby-joyce-…

Jeff Meyer Steve Schmidt Christopher C. Cuomo x.com/CuomoPrimeTime…

We're on the hunt for a Place Strategist with a background in urban planning, urban design, placemaking, architecture or urban geography to join our Place Strategy team in Sydney. Sound like you? Find out more and apply here: ow.ly/CIGF50LS6g7 #hiring #recruitment