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SydDT #132: State of the Design Nation with Ben Crothers & Min Kong

We’re lucky to have Ben Crothers and Min Kong sharing their reflections as a couple of the judges for the 2026 Good Design Awards. This has been a SydDT tradition since 2018 and a time to reflect on the state of the design nation… full of interesting observations, insights, and trends. [Good Design Australia](https://good-design.org/) has a proud history that dates back to 1958 and they’re passionately committed to recognising, rewarding, and promoting the importance of design to business, industry, government and the general public… and the critical role it plays in creating a better, safer, and a more sustainable and prosperous future. Come join us for some fun conversations with interesting people in and around the design thinking community. New members are welcome! **SPEAKERS** **[Ben Crothers](https://www.linkedin.com/in/bencrothers/)** **Principal Facilitator, [Bright Pilots](https://brightpilots.com/). Good Design Ambassador** Ben has been a designer since before Netscape ruled the www, and is currently a facilitator and design strategist at Bright Pilots (his online training and facilitation business), where he teaches teams of all sorts about design and facilitation methods, running strategic workshops, and generally helping teams get un-stuck. Previous to Bright Pilots, Ben was Principal Designer at Atlassian, a Design Director at Second Road (a strategic innovation consultancy), plus some assorted startups, agencies, and government departments. Above all, Ben wants everyone to be just as good at the whiteboard as they are at the keyboard, to be better at thinking, communicating, and solving problems together visually. He’s the author of a few books, including Presto Sketching: Simple Drawing for Brilliant Product Thinking and Design. **[Min Kong](https://www.linkedin.com/in/minkong/)** **Associate Design Director, [Caon Design Office](https://caondesignoffice.com/). Good Design Ambassador** Min is a strategic designer with nearly two decades of experience shaping physical products, services, and environments across aviation, transport infrastructure, healthcare and consumer sectors. Her approach brings together strategic thinking, experience design, and industrial design expertise to uncover opportunities for innovation and improvement and translate complex business and customer needs into high-quality, tangible experiences with real-world impact. At Caon Design Office, Min currently leads customer experience design across major Qantas Airways aircraft programs, including the flagship Project Sunrise A350 fleet. Min’s work has been recognised through multiple design awards, including the Australian Good Design Awards and Red Dot Design Award. An active member of the design community, Min taught industrial design at UNSW for over a decade and has served on multiple design award juries. **EVENT SPONSORS** This event is brought to you by [Thoughtworks](https://www.thoughtworks.com/), [Shapeshifters](https://www.shapeshifterscreative.com.au/), [Bright Pilots](https://brightpilots.com/), and [Dynamic4](https://dynamic4.com/). We take photos and record our events for documentation and promo purposes. Just let us know if you prefer not to be featured.

Wave Con: Comics and Games Day

Join us for Wave Con 2026 for a day packed full of art, comics and games! Meet local artists, buy comics, go on an adventure with a professionally run Dungeons and Dragons campaign, learn all about what it's like to make comics in Australia, make your own zine, and play games of all kinds! This event will have drop in activities as well as bookable workshops, all for free! The events listed below are all drop in session so come along at any time between 10am and 4pm. Bookings are not essential but it will help us to know expected numbers on the day so please [register here](https://events.humanitix.com/wave-con-comics-and-games-day/tickets). **Drop in activities:** * Artist Alley * Tabletop games * Nintendo Switch * Carnival/novelty games * Puzzles * Lego station **Bookings essential for:** * Dungeons & Dragons Intro and How To Play: 10-10:30am [book here](https://events.humanitix.com/what-is-dungeons-and-dragons-and-how-to-start-playing-tvl5ty9d) * Dungeons & Dragons beginners one shot: 10:45am-1:30pm (the campaign may take longer to complete). Very limited availability, sign up sheet will be available on the day. * Zine Workshop with Sam Cheng: 11.30am - 1pm [book here](https://events.humanitix.com/zine-making-workshop-hannvbmw) * Panel discussion with comics creators Dr. Queenie Chan, Christof Bogacs, and Robin French at 2pm [book here](https://events.humanitix.com/making-comics-in-australia-panel-discussion) There will be fun activities for all ages from 0-101 so bring the whole family! All children must be supervised during the day.

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Tuesday Social NBC Granville

This is group for all players with a view to play to improve their badminton skills.🏸🏸 Every Tuesday Time: 8pm-11pm Number of Courts: 6 courts Number of players: 40 Regular: 21 Non regular : 23 Quality Shuttles included Please made your payment to PayID 0416 379 688 Reference your name and the receipt to 0416 379 688 to confirm your spot. No cash... Location: NBC Granville Address: 62 Ferndell Street south Granville , NSW 2142 Important to know Disclaimer: The members and guests are fully responsible for their injuries by RSVPing to this event. You can get personal injury insurance for yourself by joining Sydney Badminton Association. I will share more information later. Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact me. Regards, Kim and Coach Thiet.

141) Lets Try Ninja Warrior! [Roadtrip~]

[Cost: $30 /2 hrs] [\~ Priority To NEW Members] Upgrade... From Flip Out to.... Ninja Warrior! Let's Jump Around, for some Exercise & Act like Kids again?!? So, PLEASE don't eat heavy b4 going! 🤮 \~\~[WAITING LIST\~ Incase of Noshows, i Will txt Waiting Members to come, Feel free to join the List! 🤞] It should be Good Exercise & some fun Xtreme Sports for the day\~ I Hope this sounds like a Place you've been wanting to go? do Again, or Try? Hope to see you! Thx! 🤞 & Some Dinner, Chats & Drinks afterwards, as always ❣ \*\*\* Usual Info \*\*\* 🖖 The plan is to Eat, Drink & Socialize! This Event can be just to Break the Ice, for Newer Members & hopefully meet some rad, local West Side ppl, who would like to meet another/New circle of Friends 👍 So Come with an "Open" mind, & hopefully... you'll meet your next clan or BFF 🤘 Cheers! \- Dez

Riverwood MIISC - Indoor Open Skill Wednesday Socials

Our Open Skill Sessions are the easiest way to jump in, play, and enjoy pickleball. No pressure, no grading, just good rallies and good company. These morning and afternoon sessions are designed for all skill levels, whether you're brand new, still learning the ropes, or just looking for a relaxed social run-around. Players rotate through friendly doubles games, meet new people, and get plenty of court time. The vibe is simple: show up, have fun, and play at your own pace. If you want a welcoming, low‑stress session where everyone gets involved, this is your spot. Free to register online (Pay at desk of $8.50) Secure your spot only on Eventbrite: https://MIISCSocialPickleball.eventbrite.com.au

Play pickleball at Pennant Hills Park! Wednesday 7:15pm

Play pickleball at Pennant Hills Park! No first time beginners please. Those new to the game should book into an introduction to pickleball session through meetup. **What to expect:** 12 outdoor courts 3 levels of play * Advanced * Intermediate * Social Please self-assess your level and join the most suitable group. Players are welcome to challenge themselves, however, if you are consistently unable to keep up with the level of play, please move down a level or join social play to help keep games fun and balanced for everyone. After each game, come off the court and place your paddle back into the appropriate rack. There are two racks per level - please split your paddles with your partner in the rack to help mix players and keep games social and balanced (though you are welcome to stay together if preferred). Once a rack has 4 paddles waiting, those 4 players may take the next available court. Ages 16 + **What to bring:** Comfortable sportswear and non-marking shoes Water bottle A pickleball paddle (we have ones you can borrow if needed) Good vibes! **Where to find us:** Netball courts 3, 4, 5 and inside Pennant Hills Park **Cost:** $12 Payable by Pay ID, cash or Tap and Go **How to join:** Please RSVP to reserve your spot. (**Please do not pay for Meetup.** Subscribe using the free version!) Upon arrival, please mark off your name with the host and pay before playing. If paying via Pay ID, please include your name in the payment description. We look forward to pickling with you! **Event updates:** Important notices, including event cancellations will be communicated via the Penno Pickleballers Whatsapp Group. [Click here to join](https://chat.whatsapp.com/KyxHvvSx0bK9rcYhnSgiAK) Please also follow us on Instagram @pennopickleballers **Disclaimer:** By confirming your RSVP to this event, you and your guests acknowledge and accept full responsibility for any risk of injury or damage to your property. The hosts and organizers are not liable for any injuries or property damage that may occur. Additionally, photos and videos may be captured during the event for our social media and promotional materials. By attending this event, you and your guests consent to the use of these images and recordings for such purposes.

SydDT #133/Design Connection #8: EOY Design Megameetup

**[RSVPs ARE OPEN BUT NOT ON THIS PAGE. GET YOUR TICKET HERE](https://go.dynamic4.com/syddt-2026-11-dc-eoy)!** For our final SydDT of 2026, we’ll be reflecting on and celebrating the year that’s been. A good chance to connect with the community and welcome plenty of new people. New friends and old. We’re doing this one as Design Connection #8… another in our design megameetup series with our friends from the CCX and EUX meetups. This continues our tradition of EOY megameetups since 2018. Come join us for some fun conversations with interesting people in and around the design community. This will sell out fast… be quick 😃 **DESIGN CONNECTION** Design Connection #8 is another in our design megameetup series. **Design Connection** is a collective of three Sydney design meetups… [Ben Pecotich](https://linktr.ee/benpecotich) from [Sydney Design Thinking (SydDT)](http://syddt.org/), [Adam Faulkner](https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamfaulkner) from [Enterprise UX (EUX)](https://www.meetup.com/enterprise-ux-sydney/), and [Kevin Wilkins](https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevinjohnwilkins) from [Creative Customer Experience (CCX)](https://www.meetup.com/sydney-creative-customer-experience-ccx/), with [Susan Wolfe](https://www.linkedin.com/in/susanjwolfe) and [Vera Chan](https://www.linkedin.com/in/verawatychan) being the backbone of Design Connection 😃 This event is brought to you by [Wondiverse](https://wondiverse.com.au/), [Leapfrog Studio](https://www.leapfrogstudio.org/), [blueegg](https://blueegg.com.au/), and [Dynamic4](https://dynamic4.com/). We take photos and record our events for documentation and promo purposes. Just let us know if you prefer not to be featured.

Badminton Training Granville - Juniors (3-14yrs)

• How much for ? Fee on enquiry. 0416 379 688 on WhatsApp • What to bring Bring your badminton gears and plenty of water! • Important to know Disclaimer: By RSVPing to this event, the members and guests are explicitly and without exception deemed to have read and agreed to the Group’s terms of Disclaimer and Release of Liability. You can get personal injuries insurance for yourself by joining Sydney Badminton Association, please come and see me for details.

CabraVale Pickleballers - Thursday Night - All Levels @ Lumi

NOTE: We have moved our Thursday night session to **Lumi Sports** to give players a better experience with dedicated pickleball courts (with real line markings instead of tape), improved facilities and indoor weather-proof play for our growing community. **CabraVale Pickleballers – Thursday Night Social Pickleball** 📍 **Location:** Lumi Sport Pickleball – 3 Wharf Road, Lansvale ⏰ **Time:** Tuesdays, 7:00 PM – 9:30 PM 💰 **Cost:** $20 per player 🎾 **Courts:** 6 indoor courts & 4 outdoor courts 💥 **Level:** All skill levels and ages welcome **What to Expect:** * **Indoor & Outdoor Courts Available** – Plenty of courts for everyone to play and enjoy the game. * **All Ages and Skill Levels Welcome** – Everyone is invited to join in, from beginners to experienced players. * **Game Play** – Courts will be set up, and we’ll arrange games based on skill level so everyone can enjoy. * **Equipment Provided** – We’ll have paddles and balls ready, but feel free to bring your own if you have them. **What to bring:** ✅ Your paddle (or borrow one of ours) ✅ Comfortable sportswear and non-marking court shoes ✅ A great attitude and readiness to play! **Cost:** **$20 per person.** Cash or PayID accepted. **How to Join:** Please RSVP to reserve your spot. **When you arrive, please go to the event desk to mark off your name and pay (cash or PayID) before playing.** If paying via PayID, please include your name and the date of the session (e.g., "John Smith 24 Nov") in the payment description. **Disclaimer:** By RSVPing to this event, you voluntarily accept all risks of injury or damages to your property. CabraVale Pickleballers takes no responsibility for injuries or damages to your property. Additionally, photos and videos may be taken during these sessions for use on our social media and marketing materials. By RSVPing, you consent to the use of your photos and videos for these purposes. Please follow us on Instagram ([@cabravalepickleballers](https://www.instagram.com/cabravalepickleballers/)) to stay updated with any changes such as cancellation due to weather conditions. **RSVP now and see you on the courts!** 🎾🔥

CabraVale Pickleballers – Lumi Tuesday All Skill Levels Night

**CabraVale Pickleballers – Tuesday All Levels Night** Strict attendee limits apply — please ensure you are booked in to attend (not on the waitlist). 📍 **Location:** Lumi Sport Pickleball – 3 Wharf Road, Lansvale ⏰ **Time:** Tuesdays, 7:00 PM – 9:30 PM 💰 **Cost:** $20 per player 🎾 **Courts:** 8 indoor courts & 4 outdoor courts 💥 \*\*Level:\*\*All skills level players who are confident with gameplay, positioning, and scoring. Join us for a high-energy and fun night of pickleball at Lumi Sport Pickleball! With both indoor and outdoor courts, this session is perfect for players looking for fast-paced games and strong competition in a fun, social setting. As we have **8 indoor and 4 outdoor courts**, the **first 45 sign-ups are guaranteed a spot**. Additional players on the waitlist will be allowed in **depending on weather conditions**. Please check the Meetup page leading up to the session to see if you’ve made it. *** ### 🔹 What to Bring ✅ Your paddle (or borrow one of ours) ✅ Comfortable sportswear and non-marking court shoes ✅ Good and position energy **Cost:** $20 per person. Cash or PayID accepted. *** ### How to Join Please RSVP to reserve your spot. On arrival, check in at the event desk and mark off your name before playing. If paying via PayID, please include your name and the date of the session (e.g., “Jane Doe 10 Dec”) in the payment description. *** ### Disclaimer By RSVPing to this event, you voluntarily accept all risks of injury or damage to your property. CabraVale Pickleballers takes no responsibility for injuries or property damage. Photos and videos may be taken during these sessions for social media or marketing purposes. By RSVPing, you consent to the use of your photos and videos for these purposes. *** Follow us on Instagram **@cabravalepickleballers** for updates and announcements. RSVP now and experience an awesome night of competitive play at **Lumi Sport Pickleball!** 🎾🔥

Extreme Positivity 2.0 - Overflowing Generosity

We live in a world where bad news travels fast, fear grabs our attention, and negativity has had decades to occupy our mental real estate. What if, for once, we turned the tables? What if we flooded our surroundings with so much goodness that it became impossible not to know it, feel it, and be it? Welcome to "Extreme Positivity 2.0 - Overflowing Generosity" where we take our best finds and see what happens when we broadcast it on everyone around us. This isn't about pretending life is perfect or forcing ourselves to be happy. It's about deliberately creating hope for hope's sake, then seeing what happens when this new energy gives people permission to flourish, heal, and become positivity beacons themselves. Expect more expressions of goodness than you've ever experienced packed into 3 hours. Some of you will immediately know you need this right now as you read this invitation. Others might not realise how much they've needed it until afterwards because sometimes, the busyness of life gets in the way of noticing, appreciating and sharing good news. Because positivity isn't just something we can cultivate within ourselves. It's something we can give and multiply... **Who is this for?** * anyone surrounded by toxic environments or negative people * those who need to communicate optimism and convince others to embrace positivity, whether professionally or as a business owner * people who would benefit from connecting with a diverse network of humans working to make the world a better place in different fields **What will happen?** * exercises to discover what brings people to life and learn what makes each other tick * team challenges that turn feelings of joy, awe and ecstasy into expressions of goodness for others to experience * simulations to explore and practice the power of words, thus honing in awareness of how the way we communicate matters a lot **What will you get out of it?** * leave very, very, very positive about yourself and others * learn techniques and tools to make positivity feel more natural and become your new default * gain a greater appreciation of your own influence in the world 🎟️ This is a ticketed event. Register to attend using this link: [https://www.trybooking.com/au/event/1663936](https://www.trybooking.com/au/event/1663936) Ticket includes drinks, snacks and a vegetarian meal. \*^\*^\*^\*^\*^\*^\*^\*^\*^\*\*^\*^\*^\*^\*^\*^\*^\*^\*^\*\*^\*^\*^\*^\*^\*^\*^\*^\*^\*^\*^\*^\*^\*^\*^\*^ ***Utopia Rising*** delivers unconventional social experiences for self-improvement seekers looking to broaden their network or simply be inspired by life again. It’s a party reimagined - alcohol-free, featuring healthy plant-based food. [www.utopiarising.com.au](https://www.utopiarising.com.au) \*^\*^\*^\*^\*^\*^\*^\*^\*^\*\*^\*^\*^\*^\*^\*^\*^\*^\*^\*\*^\*^\*^\*^\*^\*^\*^\*^\*^\*^\*^\*^\*^\*^\*^\*^