Because there’s nothing to lose ā€“ and everything to gain.
30UNDER30 is free to enter and offers unmatched career development opportunities for emerging designers ready to take the next step.
Join us in Bali.
Experience a transformative, three-day high-performance leadership and creativity retreat designed to inspire. Surrounded by fellow changemakers, youā€™ll collaborate, exchange ideas and build lasting connections ā€“ all in a setting curated to spark creativity and innovation.
Learn from the best.
Our mentors and judges are respected leaders in Australian design. Through 12 months of mentorship, you’ll gain insights, guidance, and support from the top minds in the industry.
Connect with your peers.
Whether you’re meeting like-minded creatives or sparking unexpected collaborations, 30UNDER30 is about building a network that will support and evolve with you throughout your career.
Amplify your work.
Your ideas and projects deserve recognition. Finalists will be featured across Australian Design Reviewā€™s platforms, with opportunities for media coverage and appearances at exclusive industry events and panel discussions.
Shape the future of design.
This is your platform to speak up. 30UNDER30 gives you space to express your views, challenge the status quo, and be part of meaningful conversations about the industryā€™s direction.
Fuel your confidence and ambition.
Receive industry validation that will push your passion further. 30UNDER30 alumni often go on to achieve major milestones ā€“ and this is where it begins.
Invest in your future.
Beyond the program, exclusive opportunities will open up ā€“ available only to 30UNDER30 alumni. This is more than recognition; itā€™s a launchpad.
Don’t be shy! Weā€™re not looking for perfection. Weā€™re looking for potential, courage and fresh perspectives. If youā€™re ready to design the future ā€“ this is your moment.
What’s in it for my employer? Why should my studio support my entry?
Recognition for your studio.
Your win is their win ā€“ a showcase of the talent and innovation emerging from their team.
Proof they value their people.
Backing your application sends a clear message: they invest in the growth and development of their team.
Support for fresh thinking.
Encouraging you to speak up on key issues shows a commitment to progress and inclusion.
Leadership in innovation.
It positions your studio as forward-thinking and engaged with the next generation of design.
Active industry participation.
Through you, your studio becomes part of influential conversations on design, sustainability, technology and social impact.
