DIA Hall of Fame Celebration

For over 20 years the Design Institute of Australia (DIA) has hosted their annual Hall of Fame celebration, honouring 140 designers whose work has shaped and elevated our nation’s design culture. Joined for an intimate evening at the NGV, leaders from across the design and culture sectors recently gathered to recognise 5 new Australian designers for the 2025 year.

As a long-term partner of DIA and the NGV, Schiavello was proud to be a key sponsor of this year’s event that recognised the incredible work of Professor N'arwee't Carolyn Briggs AM, Paul Charlwood, Paul Huxtable, Geraldine Maher and Cal Swann.

For almost 60 years, Schiavello has been part of the Australian commercial furniture and contracting industry, with a strong commitment to quality, considered design, and sustainable outcomes. We take pride in our diverse in-house design, engineering, and manufacturing capabilities. At the same time, we feel privileged to collaborate with many of Australia’s leading interior, product, and graphic designers to achieve truly rewarding outcomes.

As a commercial furniture manufacturer, we see our role as closely connected to this mission. By collaborating with Australian designers and bringing their ideas to life, we help translate design thinking into real environments and workplaces across the country.

We are proud to support the DIA in championing Australian design talent and highlighting the importance of specifying and commissioning Australian-designed furniture.

Read more about the DIA Hall of Fame 2025 Inductees.