We are delighted to announce that TIM ROSS has joined the speaker line-up at the 2026 International Seminar Series at Decor + Design. With a career spanning decades in the entertainment industry, ‘Rosso’ became a household name thanks to his years as a host with Merrick Watts on Triple J and Nova. The duo also created numerous TV shows together and won an ARIA.

Tim has also always had a passion for architecture and design and in recent years he has become a noted design storyteller, combining comedy and nostalgia with architecture and design. He passionately supports Australian architecture and has been awarded an honorary member of the Australian Institute of Architects.

Tim’s first two-part series on Australian architecture, Streets of Your Town, premiered on ABC TV in 2016 to rave reviews, and quickly became the most watched arts program on the ABC for the year. His next TV series about why architecture matters, Designing a Legacy, featured Australian families whose lives have been shaped within the walls of modern masterpieces and poses the question of what will happen to these legacy homes. It went to air in February 2021, to rave reviews. A second series of Designing a Legacy, with a broader look at Australian architecture aired on ABC in June 2023.

Tim has written a number of books including his memoir, Mum had a Kingswood. The Rumpus Room, Scorcher and Bewdy embraces Australian life with a collection of short stories. Whilst Motel – Images of Australia on Holidays and recent release Chuck a U-ey – Images of Australians and their cars, explore our past through images of the National Archives. Tim’s latest book, What A Ripper! explores everyday objects designed in Australia.

A testament to his great interview and presenting skills, Tim has hosted a number of podcasts including Constant for the National Art Gallery, Built with Brickworks film series, Cars that Made Australia with Nine podcasts and his personal favourite, Summer Breeze with his best friend Kit Warhurst.

His latest podcasting venture is Big Design Adventure, with Kevin McCloud MBE, host of Grand Designs UK.

Tim will be speaking on Day One of Decor + Design 2026, Wednesday 15^th July at Melbourne Exhibition Centre. Register to visit now and be notified when seminar tickets are available.

Follow Tim Ross’ design journey in the meantime via @modernister