Outside the clique of design professionals and commentators how strong is Australian interest in design? Is it time to seriously talk about raising the profile of design in Australia and do any of us have the time, the funds or the energy?

To be held from 3.30 to 6.00pm on Saturday 7 August at the Powerhouse Museum, Sydney "Beyond the (Harbour) Bridge and (Opera) House" is an open forum for anyone interested in the design community and developing a community of design.

In a facilitated and open forum, a panel of speakers from the supporting professional bodies will discuss the state of Australia design as it is, and as we want it to be.

This unique collaborative event is an official event of the Sydney Design Week*. and is supported by the Powerhouse Museum and:

ADA (Australian Design Awards)
AGDA (Australian Graphic Design Association)
DIA (Design Institute of Australia)
GASAA (Graphic Arts Services Association of Australia)
IDEA (Interior Design/Interior Architecture Educators Association) RAIA (Royal Australian Institute of Architects)

Members of the supporting associations may attend for the discounted price of $25.00 ($15 student/concession members). Non-member price is $40 ($25 student/concession).

For information and booking details, go to:
http://www.gasaa.asn.au/designerforumprg.html

Sydney Design Week is held in association with the Powerhouse Museum http://www.sydneydesignweek.com.au