Speakers

2026 Ambassador Statement: Dean Welsh is a Sydney-based Specification Manager at Austaron and the founder. An award winning architectural interior designer of Studio DW Design, with over 25 years of experience across hospitality, hotels, commercial and high end residential interiors. His work sits at the intersection of design, material innovation, and sustainability—driven by a belief that better spaces begin with better decisions at the specification stage. Through Studio DW Design, Dean shares insights on interior architectural planning, while advocating for a more conscious approach to material selection. Dean is particularly focused on promoting low-impact, low-VOC, and certified materials, aligning projects with standards such as Green Star and broader global benchmarks. He is passionate about shifting the industry mindset—positioning sustainability not as a constraint, but as an opportunity to create smarter, healthier, and more enduring environments. As a Sydney Build 2026 Ambassador, Dean brings a practical, real-world perspective to the sustainability conversation, with a focus on transparency, education, and the future of responsible design.