Oliver Kratzer FDIA, the new DIA National President, announced three new Victorian inductees into the DIA Hall of Fame late last year. The induction ceremony was held overlooking the sea at The Royal Melbourne Yacht Squadron's Harbour Room at St Kilda, and was combined with the DIA Victorian branch's 'Spring into Christmas Dinner' and introduction of the newly elected 2011 DIA Victoria Council.
The three new Hall of Fame inductees were Robert Gill FDIA, Ron Rosenfeldt LFDIA and Joan Stewart FDIA, all noted Victorian design luminaries.
The DIA Hall of Fame was originally established in 1995 as part of the Victorian Design Awards to highlight the work of Victorian designers at all career levels and over a broad range of design disciplines.
Since then it has expanded to become a national award in order to demonstrate the significant contribution made to Australia's economic and cultural development by a united and dynamic design profession.
The DIA Hall of Fame recognises the outstanding achievements of designers who have contributed to the promotion of design excellence.