School of Design and Architecture
Harnessing technology and creativity to design and build for people, place, production and the planet.
Swinburne’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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Explore our courses
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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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Professor Blair Kuys
Dean, School of Design and Architecture -
Dr Emily Wright
Associate Dean, Education -
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Associate Professor Gianni Renda
Chair, Department of Architectural and Industrial Design -
Dr Andrew Haig
Chair, Department of Communication Design -
Professor Anita Kocsis
Director, Design Factory Melbourne -
Professor Jeni Paay
Director, Centre for Design Innovation; Program Leader, Smart Cities Research Institute
Latest news
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- Design
Swinburne 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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- Technology
Swinburne startups driving change in tech and sustainability
Eleven startups pitched their ventures after completing Swinburne’s 2025 Luminate Program.
Monday 02 June 2025 -
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- Design
Swinburne 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 Swinburne’s Design Factory Melbourne and an Innovation Fellow.
Monday 03 February 2025 -
- University
- Media and Communication
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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Prestigious QS ranking recognises Swinburne in 12 subject areas
QS has ranked Swinburne among the world’s best universities in areas including engineering and technology, natural sciences, and arts and humanities.Wednesday 04 March 2020
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For general enquiries, please call +61 3 9214 8175 or send an email to DeanOfDesign@swinburne.edu.au.