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The Outlook • July 3

THE OUTLOOK 2025

3 July 2025
Sofitel Hotel, Melbourne

The Outlook 2025 brought together over 800 people across Design Outlook and Product Outlook for a day of insights, innovation and connection.

Audience members attentively listen during TO25, seated in rows with focused expressions, under dim lighting, some holding drinks.Conference day

Two tracks of thought-provoking presentations, interactive workshops, and deep-dive discussions designed to challenge and inspire.

Sarah D'Sylva and Simon Banks enjoying a photo booth moment at TO25 Pre event.Social wrap-up

The day ended with drinks, canapés, and conversations that extended the event’s discussions in a more relaxed setting, offering space for continued inspiration and lasting connections.

Attendees engaged in discussion during a workshop session at DL24: Sydney.Workshops

Learn from the industry's best in a series of hands-on, practical workshops that leave you with new skills and perspectives. Included in your ticket.

Event partners

Figma Australia Pty Ltd
Miro Australia PTY LTD
Ventrist Pty Ltd
City of Melboure
Numeral Studio Pty Ltd
INTOPIA PTY LTD
Numeral Studio Pty Ltd
Knowable Me PTY LTD
Mantel Group Pty Ltd
Askable PTY LTD

Emerging tech, shifting expectations

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As AI reshaped industries, businesses demanded more from design, product and creativity met scale, the role of design was redefined. The Outlook 2025 brought together Australia’s design and product community to push the boundaries of what’s possible.

TO25 was an experience designed for action. Through cutting-edge presentations, hands-on workshops, and bold discussions, we explored what’s next for design and product.

We explored:

  • Designing responsibly in an AI-driven world.
  • Keeping innovation alive in structured design systems.
  • Making sharper, faster decisions in a changing landscape.

What we explored

The Outlook 2025 brought to life a reimagined format — a single-day event that united presentations, workshops, and roundtables under one roof for a dynamic and immersive gathering.
Attendees explored a curated day of learning and collaboration, with a mix of inspiring presentations, hands-on workshops, engaging masterclasses, and thought-provoking roundtable discussions led by design, product and industry experts.
The day wrapped up with meaningful connections during networking sessions, followed by an unforgettable afterparty celebrating design, product, creativity and community.

Presenter highlights

World-class presenters and presentations

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Mindy Nam
The Outlook

Mindy Nam

Festival Producer, The Outlook

Simon Banks
Simon Banks

Simon Banks

International Speaker & Author, Recovering Artist, Simon Banks

Amanda Morkos
TAFE NSW

Amanda Morkos

Head of Design, TAFE NSW

Laura Kostanski
CSIRO

Laura Kostanski

Strategic Design Principal, CSIRO

Timothy Parker
Atlassian

Timothy Parker

Product Designer, Atlassian

Corey Lee
Figma

Corey Lee

Designer Advocate, Figma

Alex Burke
Optimal Workshop

Alex Burke

CEO, Optimal Workshop

Stevanus Christopel
Grab

Stevanus Christopel

Head of Design, Grab

Julia Suh
Tobias Australia

Julia Suh

Chief Impact Officer, Tobias Australia

Sarah D'Sylva

Sarah D'Sylva

Co-Founder, Hyloh

Dhruv Sharma
Belong

Dhruv Sharma

Lead Product Designer, Belong