Help us build a clearer picture of design practice in Australia — and shape what comes next.
The way we design, document and deliver projects is rapidly changing.
The 2026 Australian Kitchen & Bathroom Design Practice Survey aims to build a clear picture of how our industry operates today — covering the work we do, the services we provide, pricing, documentation, technology, workload, professional development, and the challenges of working in a changing profession.
While kitchens and bathrooms remain at the heart of KBDi, we know many professionals in our industry work well beyond these spaces. We want to better understand the full scope of contemporary practice — and the needs of designers, cabinetmakers and other industry professionals as the sector continues to evolve.
Why your input matters
The findings will help KBDi and ACFA identify where future resources, education, benchmarking, advocacy and industry support could deliver the greatest value.
We want to better understand the questions that arise in practice every day.
How are designers charging for their services? What documentation are practices producing? Which software and AI tools are becoming part of everyday workflows? How manageable are current workloads? Where are the gaps in professional development? And, importantly, what resources would make running and working within a design practice easier, more effective and more sustainable?
The more we understand about how the profession is working today, the better equipped we are to develop meaningful support for where it's heading next.
Who should complete the survey?
We'd like to hear from people working across the kitchen, bathroom and broader interior design sectors — including business owners, sole practitioners, employees, designers, cabinetmakers and other industry professionals.
You do not need to be a KBDi or ACFA member to participate.
Hearing from both members and the broader industry will help us develop a more representative picture of contemporary Australian design practice.
Have your say
The survey should take approximately 12–15 minutes to complete.
Responses will be analysed collectively, and individual respondents will not be identified in published findings.
The survey closes Friday, 25 September 2026.