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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Swinburne 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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- Film and television
- Health
Dealing with bloody taboos in advertising
Period product advertising over the past century has done everything in its power to deny the monthly bloody reality of menstruation. Analysis for The Age by Dr Jane Connory, Swinburne University of Technology
Tuesday 02 March 2021 -
- Sustainability
- University
- Design
Swinburne innovations are addressing the housing crisis by developing sustainable, affordable and energy efficient housing materials
A new research project from Swinburne University of Technology will make Australian homes more sustainable, address rising costs of living, and reduce construction waste.
Tuesday 20 June 2023 -
- Design
Appreciating aging in everyday products
New design research is tackling how to reduce product waste by shifting user perceptions to help people value and enjoy products for longer.
Tuesday 27 June 2023 -
- 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
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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.