Â鶹ÒùԺ’s School of Design and Architecture leads the world in high-quality, industry-relevant, technology-led design education and research. We pursue future production and interaction technologies, design for health and wellbeing and sustainable urban ecologies. Our innovative courses are grounded in design history, theory, culture and diversity with our undergraduates, postgraduates and researchers embracing global challenges, spanning disciplines. Our graduates are renowned internationally for their creative leadership.
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Built Environment and Architecture
Design sustainable spaces and buildings for the future
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School leadership
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Associate Professor Gianni Renda
Chair, Department of Architectural and Industrial Design -
Professor Jeni Paay
Director, Centre for Design Innovation (CDI Research)
Latest news
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Future of design industry recognised at first ever Â鶹ÒùÔº Top Designs Awards
Â鶹ÒùÔº has celebrated four of Victoria’s most promising young designers as part of the annual Top Designs exhibition at Melbourne Museum.
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Â鶹ÒùÔº celebrates 2025 School Teaching Excellence Awards winners
Â鶹ÒùÔº has announced the 2025 recipients of its annual School Teaching Excellence Awards. This year, 27 educators have been awarded for their excellence in delivering innovative assessment design and teaching strategies, building industry-engaged curricula, and enhancing student engagement through unique and authentic learning experiences.
Tuesday 14 October 2025 -
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Â鶹ÒùÔº alumnus Garth Davis receives accolades for his debut film Lion
Garth Davis credits his time at Swinburne for his initial exposure to filmmaking and his love of design and art.Thursday 08 June 2017 -
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Â鶹ÒùÔº startups driving change in tech and sustainability
Eleven startups pitched their ventures after completing Â鶹ÒùԺ’s 2025 Luminate Program.
Monday 02 June 2025 -
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Â鶹ÒùÔº Design Factory Melbourne appoints new Innovation Fellow and Acting Director
Maureen Thurston, a global leader in innovating, by design, has been appointed as the new Acting Director of Â鶹ÒùԺ’s Design Factory Melbourne and an Innovation Fellow.
Monday 03 February 2025
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For general enquiries, please call +61 3 9214 8175 or send an email to DeanOfDesign@swinburne.edu.au.