Autumn Conversations: Design & Discovery

Our annual Autumn Conversations events are just around the corner, taking place in Pōneke Wellington, Ōtautahi Christchurch, and Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland in May.

This event series is a chance for Aotearoa New Zealand’s design community to come together to share ideas, insights, and inspiration. Each event will feature three local designers sharing their work, creative process, and reflections on the industry.

Autumn Conversations offers a warm, welcoming space to connect, learn, and spark conversation across our creative communities.

This season’s theme: Design & Discovery

Imagine having the freedom to play, create, and discover beyond client and commercial constraints. What could you learn about yourself, your values, your passions, and your design practices through this kind of exploration?

Engaging in play and discovery outside of your daily work can spark new ideas, refine your craft, and even open doors to unexpected opportunities, career shifts, or personal growth, helping to shape your design journey.

Join us at the upcoming Autumn Conversations to hear from three designers in three different locations as they share the stories behind their side projects, hobbies, or community involvement that led to transformative discoveries.

Event registration:

Details for each location can be found in the links below. Stay tuned as we’ll be confirming the speakers for each event soon.

Autumn conversations are open to both Design Assembly Members and the public. Design Assembly Members have access to discounted tickets.Spaces are limited, register today

With a Design Assembly Friend membership, you’ll enjoy discounted access to our events and workshops – including Autumn Conversations. If you’re not a member yet, now’s the perfect time to make our friendship official.