Studio Tutor: Ronnie Lacham
Studio Timetable:
Monday 9:30 – 12:30
Wednesday 13:30 – 16:30
This studio will simulate a design manufacturing factory; students will work collaboratively as individuals in a team producing a product – furniture and objects. The studio will have two key learning outcomes. The first, understanding industrial manufacturing processes and interrogate these processes. The second learning
Tutor: Emma Gerard: designer, singer, musician, and researcher at Melb Uni (VEIL)
Studio Timetable:
Wednesday 17:30 – 20:30
Thursday 17:30 – 20:30
Guest Speakers: Dave Roper (CEO Supa Dupa – ex CEO Crumpler),
Chris Ryan,
Michael Trudgeon
Supa Dupa Industries is a building venture between 3 friends who share
a common interest in recycling, repairing, art, integrity and affordability
in construction. We provide interior construction,
Tutor: Juliana Luna
Friday 1:30 – 4:30
Many consumers in the 21st century are well informed, global and mobile. We create and construct our identities through a collection or system of objects that represent our values, beliefs and lifestyles. This system of objects is hacked, altered, modified or transformed by the body, as well as by the
Tutor: Rob Eales
Friday 1:30 – 4:30
As designers, we are expected to work rationally and reasonably. However, there are other ways to design and by shifting our viewpoint and considering the absurd, the ridiculous and the silly we can develop alternative ways of designing and other ideas about the practice and roles of designers.
During the course,
Tutor: Emma Luke
Tuesday 1:30 – 4:30
The social graph, virtual currency, digital surveillance, prosumers, IOT, AI, Black mirror. Welcome to the fourth wave.
The rise of digital technology, data visualization and distribution, ‘changes both the things we make and how we use them’ (Sennett, 2008). This tactics research studio will consider the relationship between the digital
I’m an Industrial and fashion designer, lecturer and creative problem solver with a passion for designing sustainable and socially meaningful futures. I specialise in creative methodologies design research whilst focusing on consumer behaviour and its correlation with the philosophical, environmental and cultural aspects of contemporary society. I’m a PhD candidate at Monash University where I’m
Tim Denshire-Key is an independent designer based in Melbourne. His practice currently spans a number of areas from bespoke furniture to exhibition design. He works across a range of projects that have social/ sustainability outcomes at their core.
Agency of individuals is a key ingredient in design to create systems change. I think that being kind and believing that all people are nice is important thing to remember in life. Critical thinking and conviviality in design leads to more innovative outcomes.
My name is Emily. I am a designer-researcher in food systems design
Gordon Young is the principal of Ethilogical Consulting. As a professional ethicist he offers extensive understanding of decision-making methodologies, value articulation, challenge management and strategic planning necessary for success in today’s hyper-connected, complex world.
Gordon is a lecturer in Professional Ethics with RMIT University’s School Design, and has worked extensively with volunteer organisations in rural communities,
Tutor: Tim Denshire-Key
Friday 1:30 – 4:30
Design for sustainability goes beyond focusing on creating new products with low environmental impact. It requires rethinking how products are designed, how needs are resolved, and how resources are used. The Industrial Revolution brought about a linear model of production and consumption. In the 21st century, these practices are moving to
