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.
Our departments, centres and groups
Explore our courses
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Built Environment and Architecture
Design sustainable spaces and buildings for the future
School leadership
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Professor Blair Kuys
Professor Blair Kuys
Dean, School of Design and Architecture -
Dr Emily Wright
Dr Emily Wright
Associate Dean, Education -
Professor Simone Taffe
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Associate Professor Gianni Renda
Associate Professor Gianni Renda
Chair, Department of Architectural and Industrial Design -
Dr Andrew Haig
Dr Andrew Haig
Chair, Department of Communication Design -
Professor Anita Kocsis
Professor Anita Kocsis
Director, Design Factory Melbourne -
Professor Jeni Paay
Professor Jeni Paay
Director, Centre for Design Innovation (CDI Research)
Latest news
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Future of design industry recognised at first ever Swinburne Top Designs Awards
- Design
- University
Swinburne University of Technology has celebrated four of Victoria’s most promising young designers as part of the annual Top Designs exhibition at Melbourne Museum.
Tuesday 14 April 2026 -
Swinburne Master students’ success at the Idea Gala
- Design
Master of Architecture students, Salam Sakbani and Risham Waqar, have been awarded a commendation in the Australian Institute of Architects’ Student Ideas Prize
Tuesday 03 January 2023 -
Swinburne celebrates 2025 School Teaching Excellence Awards winners
- University
- Education
Swinburne has announced the 2025 recipients of its annual School Teaching Excellence Awards. This year, 27 educators have been awarded for their excellence in delivering innovative assessment design and teaching strategies, building industry-engaged curricula, and enhancing student engagement through unique and authentic learning experiences.
Tuesday 14 October 2025 -
Swinburne alumnus Garth Davis receives accolades for his debut film Lion
- Design
Garth Davis credits his time at Swinburne for his initial exposure to filmmaking and his love of design and art.Thursday 08 June 2017 -
Swinburne startups driving change in tech and sustainability
- Design
- Technology
Eleven startups pitched their ventures after completing Swinburne’s 2025 Luminate Program.
Monday 02 June 2025
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For general enquiries, please call +61 3 9214 8175 or send an email to DeanOfDesign@swinburne.edu.au.
