Department of Architectural and Industrial Design
Imagine, design, innovate — our world-leading research and teaching initiates change for a design-informed world.
We engage with contemporary design and fabrication techniques while understanding the complex social, cultural and environmental factors needed for sustainable design practice. Authentic learning is a key component where students and staff engage with industry partners on interdisciplinary projects and global design challenges.
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Built Environment and Architecture
Design sustainable spaces and buildings for the future
Our projects
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Aquariums, meerkats and gaming screens: how hospital design supports children, young people and their families
Lecturer in Architectural Design, Dr Stephanie Liddicoat, explores how hospital design affects mental health and wellbeing, particularly in young people.Thursday 05 December 2019 -
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Radical disaster relief shelter design for Azraq and beyond
Dr Greg Quinn’s radical disaster relief shelter design maintains personal dignityThursday 18 April 2019 -
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Swinburne students shortlisted for James Dyson award
Swinburne teams will face the international judging panel of the James Dyson Award design competition.Friday 08 September 2017
Our people
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Associate Professor Gianni Renda
Chair, Department of Architectural and Industrial Design
Latest news
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Swinburne University of Technology partners with Grande Experiences and THE LUME Melbourne for cutting-edge Immersive Media education
Swinburne University of Technology is proud to announce its partnership with Grande Experiences and THE LUME Melbourne, enhancing the future of Immersive Media education.
Thursday 13 June 2024 -
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Photomedia graduates capture their lockdown experiences
Bachelor of Design graduates who majored in photomedia captured their lived experiences of COVID-19 lockdown in a rich collection of images, film, sound, projection and installation art.
Friday 14 May 2021 -
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Historical armour inspires contemporary architecture
Swinburne PhD candidate Nabila Afif is using chainmail as inspiration to create flexible, reconfigurable and transportable architectureTuesday 31 October 2023 -
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Swinburne design alum changing the world one idea at a time
Swinburne communication design alum Trinity Ross, at the helm of her own creative agency, believes that creativity and design can change the world.
Friday 01 September 2023 -
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Adaptable creativity – alum success from furniture to food
Industrial Design alum Sashia Rosari is the owner and creative mind behind both furniture design company SORS and HONU Poké & Matcha Bar in Jakarta, Indonesia.
Tuesday 01 August 2023
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For general enquiries, please call +61 3 9214 5174 or send an email to designadmin@swinburne.edu.au.