Behance - a social media platform designed for creatives. Develop an online portfolio, showcase your work and gain inspiration.
Dezeen - architecture, interiors and design.
Made by Folk - Inspiration from around the world.
AGDA - the peak national organisation representing the Australian communication design industry.
AIGA - US, event, resources
Australian Design Council - a not-for-profit industry body established to advocate for a design-led future for Australia.
Design Institute of Australia - the voice of professional design in Australia.
The Design Kids - Connections and opportunities for students and graduates.
Good Design Australia - an international design organisation responsible for managing the annual Australian Good Design Awards.
Ladies, Wine & Design a global non-profit initiative with the aim of increasing diversity in the industry.
Queer Design Club - a community where LGBTQ+ designers can celebrate queer contributions to the design industry and visual culture, share their work, and connect with each other.
ADC Young Guns - Worldwide competition for creatives under 30.
AGDA – have a section for student awards each year
iF Design Talent Award - Open to students and recent graduates of all design-related courses.
Victorian Premier’s Design Awards
Young Ones Competition (The One Show) - Offers advertising, interactive and design students across the globe the opportunity to compete for cash prizes and a coveted One Show Pencil
Evaluate your sources using the CRAAP test to find reliable, quality information.
• Currency: when was it created?
• Relevance: is it on my topic?
• Authority: is it by an expert?
• Accuracy: is it correct?
• Purpose: why was it created?
Evaluate web and social media sources in 4 moves using the SIFT method.
• Stop - think before using a source.
• Investigate where it is from.
• Find alternative sources.
• Trace claims, quotes and media.
Fact checking is an important skill. Find out how to assess and verify your sources with RMIT's Fact checking guide.
• Assess websites and social media.
• Lean how to spot fake news.
• Develop your media literacy skills.