Our research
Learn more about our three core programs, current projects and publications at the Centre for Design Innovation.
The Centre for Design Innovation (CDI) has three core research programs which exist to design and implement new products and outcomes for councils, communities, charities and businesses (start-ups, SMEs and large enterprises).
Our research projects focus on commercialising innovation and demonstrating how design research is a crucial driver of organisational growth and sustainability.
Our core programs
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Human Centred Product Development
The Human Centred Product Development program develops new product innovations in fast-growing market areas such as smart devices, wearable technology and IoT (Internet of things).
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Future Self Living Lab
The Future Self Living Lab develops solutions to increase health and wellbeing across the life span and ageing populations.
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Urban Design Architecture
The Urban Design Architecture program conducts spatio-temporal research responding to key challenges of urbanisation, densification, accessibility and climate change.
Centre news
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- Design
Motion art captures city life and multiple design awards
A Swinburne motion design team has taken data from the lives of everyday Melburnians and transformed it into award-winning living artwork.
Friday 17 March 2023 -
- Sustainability
Green buildings can bring fresh air to design, but they can also bring pests
Dr Norman Day analyses successful and unsuccessful approaches to green building design.
Monday 04 January 2021 -
- Social Affairs
- Design
This is how we create the age-friendly smart city
Director of Swinburne’s Future Self and Design Living Lab, Associate Professor Sonja Pedell discusses how city environments can be designed to meet the needs and personal goals of older Australians
Friday 05 March 2021 -
- Design
Photomedia student’s experimental image wins Adobe Top Talent Award
Swinburne Communication Design student, Caitlin Gmehling, has received an Adobe Top Talent Award in the Photography category at the 2019 Adobe Awards.Friday 25 October 2019 -
- Health
Swinburne research is transforming vaginal and reproductive health
An intervaginal ring in development by a Swinburne team aims to enhance vaginal health and reduces instances of the common infection, bacterial vaginosis.Wednesday 26 June 2019
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Collaborate with the Centre for Design Innovation
We always welcome new partners. If you are interested in transforming ideas into commercially competitive outcomes, need the support of our research or have any other queries, contact us on +61 3 9214 6072 or email cdiadmin@swinburne.edu.au.