Design

Overview

Students enhance their expertise within a chosen design field, including visual communication design, industrial design, interior architecture and digital media design. They also broaden their skills and knowledge in design practice, 3D printing, interaction design, design management, computer-aided design and visualisation tools. 

Students in the Design program by Swinburne University of Technology  develop the professional capabilities and knowledge to become leaders in their field, as well as skills and strategies that enable them to be accomplished practitioners. 

They may also undertake study in related areas, including business innovation, marketing and media. Students have the option to participate in study tours and projects with Design Factory Melbourne.

Career opportunities

Graduates may find work in design consultancies, advertising, publishing, packaging, merchandising, design research and design management.

Aims and objectives

The Master of Design enables mastery in design and enhances the skills, knowledge and capabilities for professional practice and management in a broad range of design fields. Upon successful completion of the Master of Design, graduates will be able to:

• generate high-level concepts and highly refined, detailed design outcomes and/or prototypes to professional standards
• critically evaluate and interpret current and future design practices in relation to social, cultural, economic and environmental contexts
• analyse and synthesise complex conceptual and technical information to inform independent research and apply to design projects
• critique and interpret theoretical propositions and methodologies, using design research principles and communication skills
• implement agile, strategic thinking and evaluative judgement in the design process, including collaboration, experimentation, creative problem-solving and decision-making.