Student life stories

  • Nellie's story

    Nellie, an Advanced Diploma of Graphic Design student from Swinburne, representing Australia in WorldSkills 2024.

    Student life

    Advanced Diploma of Graphic Design | Design

    With a design diploma from Swinburne, Nellie has reached first place in Australia and competed on a world stage.

  • Kieran's story

    A black and white headshot of Kieran, in a black t-shirt and gazing off camera.

    Student life

    Bachelor of Design (Industrial Design) (Honours) | Design

    Bachelor of Design (Industrial Design) (Honours) student Kieran turned competing in a class competition to a full-time design career. 

  • Andrea and Thomas' story

    Swinburne design students and Tradeswomen Australia representatives gathered in front of their tram on its launch day.

    Student life

    Bachelor of Design (Communication Design)(Honours) | Design

    Bachelor of Design (Communication Design) (Honours) student's Andrea and Thomas saw their work rolling through the city on a tram.

Industry experience stories

  • Joanna's story

    Swinburne student, Joanna on professional placement at Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning.

    Industry experience story

    Bachelor of Design | Design

    Read about Joanna's experience working within the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning.

  • Gerald's story

    Swinburne student, Gerald, whilst on professional placement at Swinburne.

    Industry experience story

    Bachelor of Design/Bachelor of Business | Design

    Read about Gerald's experience within the communications team during his work placement at Swinburne University.

  • Maddy's story

    Alum Maddy Merzvinskis holding the Emerging Designer Award given by the Austrailan Graphic Design Association

    Industry experience story

    Bachelor of Design (Communication Design) (Honours) | Design

    How Maddy’s placement with Clemenger took her from student to superstar.

  • Beau's story

    Beau, Bachelor of Design student

    Industry experience story

    Bachelor of Design | Design 

    Beau's internship provided him with a seat at the table in a start-up company's decision making.

  • Osama's story

    Swinburne design student,. Osama, holding a football outside Richmond Football Club as part of his internship experience.

    Industry experience story

    Bachelor of Design | Design 

    Read about Osama's experience interning at Richmond Football Club during his professional design placement.

  • Michael's story

    Industry experience story

    Bachelor of Communication Design (Honours) | Design

    Read more about Michael's experience during his Communication Design work placement at Monash Heart.

Study abroad stories

  • Emily's story

    Female in pink looking towards a temple in Beijing China

    Study abroad story

    Bachelor of Design (Interior Architecture) (Honours) | Design

    Study tours to Europe and China gave Emily an insight into new cultures, a chance to overcome personal obstacles and friends for life.

  • Maddie's story

    Female smiling at the camera with both thumbs up with a Germany city scape in the background

    Study abroad story

    Bachelor of Design (Communication Design) (Honours) | Design

    A semester exchange in Germany gave Maddie the chance of a lifetime to expand her skills and gain seriously hands-on experience in her course.

International student stories

  • Florentina’s story

    International student Florentina (Master of Design)

    International student story | Indonesia

    Master of Design | Design

    International student Florentina has fully embraced on-campus life at Swinburne.

  • Erina's story

    International student Erina (Bachelor of Design - Communication Design - Honours)

    International student story | Indonesia

    Bachelor of Design (Communication Design) (Honours) | Design

    Energetic Erina talks about all the ways she’s gathering experience for her career.

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