Learn. Grow. Innovate!

The skills that build creative dexterity and innovative agility have never been more important – for students and professionals alike. 

Whether you are kicking off your university education, advancing your career as an emerging leader, or responsible for driving organisation-wide success in your business, Swinburne Design Factory Melbourne (DFM) has a program of learning for you. 

Everyone is inherently creative. DFM provides you with the guidance, tools, frameworks, proven processes and personalised attention to help you be your most innovative self – whatever your age.

Why study with Design Factory Melbourne?

Experience

Get hands-on experience now, solving complex, real-world problems

Projects

Work on a unique project where you and your team drive innovative outcomes

Connection

Become part of the global Design Factory culture and discover new career paths

Challenge

Be challenged to develop new technical and professional skills

New innovators  

Students from all disciplines are welcome to study with DFM for a hands-on experience, working with real-world partners on a complex social problem or critical sustainability challenge.

No matter what your specialisation – arts, business, science, health and more – DFM will help you to set yourself apart.

Studying with DFM is an immersive, collaborative, jam-packed experience where you will:

  • learn design-thinking methodologies
  • discover how to work with end-users to unpack an issue or improve an experience
  • enhance your interpersonal skills to collaborate and co-create
  • prototype your ideas and clearly communicate your concept
  • learn how to use your creative intelligence to navigate a highly competitive world.

Discover your study options

  • "I learned new skills that I didn’t even know existed. It’s all about connection, growth and challenging the boundaries of your creativity.”

    Natasha , Design Factory Melbourne student

Ready to explore what might be possible?

If you are contemplating your undergraduate or postgraduate path, DFM has a learning experience for you. We look forward to hearing from you.

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