PhD Design Research Scholarship - Cochlear

Humanise Technology - PhD Scholarship - Industrial Design

This exciting opportunity will suit a top research candidate who is interested bio tech products that are focused on improving the human condition. It also has a focus on interaction design and ergonomic aspects effecting performance and the end-user experience.

Cochlear PhD Scholarship - MADA Monash University - Industrial Design

The 2013 Cochlear PhD Scholarship will be offered as part of an established agreement between the Faculty of Design & Architecture and Cochlear a global leader in hearing technology.

Project Objectives
The focus of the Cochlear Research Initiative is to develop original and innovative design concepts and approaches that address the useability of future generations of product.
The Initiative aims to:
> Promote the unique challenges faced in designing medical devices and systems within the design industry
> Develop knowledge and learning about the design of user focused medical devices
> Upgrade the quality and breadth of design inputs used to create new ergonomic solutions for the future

Cochlear PhD Scholarship
Cochlear is a world leader in hearing technology. The company prides itself in manufacturing and marketing products that deliver beyond customer expectations, cutting- edge technology and a genuine focus on recipient needs.

The project will be concerned with user interface aspects and ergonomics associated with the use of behind the ear devices. This may include topics around the subject of retention, adjustability and daily use.

Scholarship Award
> Annual tax free stipend of $25,000 for three years.
> Course Fees for Australian / New Zealand citizens and Australian Permanent Residents will be covered by the Research Training scheme (RTS).

Closing Date
Application closing date: close of business on Tuesday 30th April 2013.

For eligibility requirements, selection criteria information and further details please download the application form below.

For more project information please contact Professor Mark Armstrong, Eva and Marc Besen International Chair in Design Research, Monash University, on 03 9903 2709 or mark.armstrong@monash.edu

Please contact the faculty Graduate Studies office with any further enquiries:
Graduate Studies – Selection Officer
Faculty of Art Design & Architecture, Monash University
Telephone: +61 3 9903 1837
Email: artdes-postgrad@monash.edu

Download: Link on MADA NEWS
COCHLEAR PHD SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION FORM AND GUIDELINES.DOC (DOC, 342 KB)

PhD Design Research Scholarship - Electrolux

Symbiotic Life - Electrolux Scholarship - Industrial Design

This exciting opportunity will suit a top research candidate who is interested in sustainable practice underpinned with a strong understanding of technological systems. It also has a focus on human behaviour associated with food preparation both now and in the future.

Electrolux PhD Design Research Scholarship - Monash University MADA - Industrial Design

In conjunction with Electrolux, a global leader in appliance design, the Faculty of Art Design & Architecture at Monash University (MADA) are pleased to offer a PhD Design Research Scholarship opportunity.

The MADA PhD with its project based format and focus on the design as research is an ideal format for this research endeavour and the successful applicant will work in close collaboration with Professor Mark Armstrong to create new knowledge in the appliance category.

Project Objectives
The focus of the Electrolux Research Initiative is to develop original and innovative design concepts and approaches to address the challenges faced in the planning of future living environments relating to the preparation of food within the domestic environment.

The Initiative aims to:
> Promote the unique challenges faced in designing sustainable appliances and infrastructure within the design industry
> Develop knowledge and learning about design of home appliances
> Upgrade the quality and breadth of design inputs used to create new ecological solutions for the future

Electrolux PhD Scholarship
Electrolux is the world’s largest and most respected appliance manufacturing company. The company prides itself in manufacturing and marketing products that deliver beyond customer expectations, cutting- edge technology and a genuine focus on customer needs.

The project will be concerned with an aspect of the future home. This may include topics around the design of cooling and heating products.

Scholarship Award
> Annual tax free stipend of $25,000 for four years.
> Course Fees for Australian / New Zealand citizens and Australian Permanent Residents will be covered by the Research Training scheme (RTS).

Closing Date
Application closing date: close of business on Thursday 18th April 2013.

For eligibility requirements, selection criteria information and further details please download the application form below.

For more project information please contact Professor Mark Armstrong, Eva and Marc Besen International Chair in Design Research, Monash University, on 03 9903 2709 or mark.armstrong@monash.edu

Please contact the faculty Graduate Studies office with any further enquiries:
Graduate Studies – Selection Officer
Faculty of Art Design & Architecture, Monash University
Telephone: +61 3 9903 1837
Email: artdes-postgrad@monash.edu

Download: (see link on MADA news page)
ELECTROLUX PHD SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION FORM AND GUIDELINES.DOC (DOC, 512 KB)

Vivianne Kollevris - Ribbon Chair

Melbourne Movement designer Vivianne Kollevris will exhibit the Ribbon Chair at Salone Satellite 2013. Milan Italy.

Ribon Chair designed by Vivianne Kollevris exhibited at Salone Satelitte 2013. Milan.

Ribbon Chair exploits the potential offered by high performance fibre reinforced concrete to create a piece of furniture unlike any other. At just 22mm thick, Ribbon Chair utilises the tremendous strength offered by concrete of this type to produce a thin and elegant form, in contrast to what one expects to see from concrete.

Vivianne is a Melbourne based furniture and product designer. Inspired by the beauty and mathematics of geometric shapes, her work focuses on the purity of shape and its potential to become something extraordinary. As a professional structural engineer, Vivianne uses her unique combination of creative and engineering skills to develop distinctive designs that challenge preconceptions on how an object should work, look and feel.

Tracy Tung - Lumps

Melbourne Movement designer Tracy Tung will exhibit 'Lumps' in Milan this week at Salone Satellite 2013.

Tracy is a final year student in RMIT University Industrial Design and I had the pleasure of teaching her in the first year communications course. I recall Tracy being inspired by the visit in 2010 of legend Syd Mead.

Lumps designed by Tracy Tung exhibited at Salone Satellite 2013. Milan. Italy.

Viviene Chang - Empathik

Melbourne Movement designer Viviene Chang will exhibit 'Empathik' at Salone Satellite 2013 in Milan.

Empathik - Designed by Viviene Chang and exhibited at Salone Satellite 2013 - Milan

Empathik, designed with an inclusive approach, is a mobility aid for seniors which transforms into a flexible shopping trolley. It challenges conventional approaches to walking frames, by integrating subtle feminine visual cues and is a light weight structure with ergonomic forms adaptable to the human body. The flexibility of the design enables users to adapt easily to surrounding environments and situations.

Vivian is an emerging designer based in Melbourne who recently graduated from Industrial design, RMIT. She has a strong passion for inclusive design, which focuses on benefiting the user. She aims to design for those who are disregarded in society or on the edge, by extending her own design knowledge into different disciplines. Vivian constantly seeks to develop a greater sense of empathy and compassion towards others, which enables her designs to be a reflection of her. Her designs seek to innovate and enhance the delight for human life.

For more information, please visit: www.vivianchangdesign.com

Ed Linacre - The Nest

Ed Linacre launches 'The Nest' this week in Milan at Salone Satellite 2013 with Melbourne Movement.


'The Nest' is a pendant lighting fixture that pays homage to the honeycomb architecture of a bee’s nest.

Made from sustainably sourced bamboo veneer, The Nest’s interlocking segments create a lightweight yet robust construction that can be shipped flat packed and easily assembled by the owner.

The Nest designed by Edward Linacre at Salone Satellite 2013 Milan

Melbourne Movement designer Edward Linacre launches 'The Nest" at Salone Satellite 2013 Milan Italy.

Melbourne Movement President Kjell Grant and designer Ed Linacre.

Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 - Industrial design education innovation

The Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 tablet has supported the innovative teaching and learning stategies of the new Monash University Master of Industrial Design program in Suzhou China.

The light weight portable tablet is ideal for sketching demonstrations that bring the demonstration to the student at their workstation. The wifi cababilty allows the demonstration to be shared via large screen data projection or LCD screens in the studio.

Student engagement and learning is enhanced as the staff circulate whilst demonstrating and providing feedback on work in progress. The result is an enhanced studio workflow and higher productivity by students in class.

'The MADA Wacom Lab provides students with advanced individual workstations and the wifi Samsung tablets for each staff member allow students to work more productively' said Program Director Ian Wong.

Monash University lecturer Bernie Walsh demonstrates live using the Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 tablets as one example of innovative teaching and learning practices in the new Master of Industrial Design program at the Southeast University - Monash University Joint Graduate School (Suzhou)

Wacom Lab - MADA Suzhou China

The MADA Wacom Lab has been established at the Southeast University - Monash University Joint Graduate School (Suzhou) as a key laboritory for the Master of Industrial Design program.

Students are provided with a workstation that includes a Wacom Cintiq 22HD and a large screen HP monitor. This setup is state of the art for teaching and learning for industrial design and students were quick to take advantage of the resource as classes commenced this week.

 Lecturer Bernie Walsh demonstrates to Master of Industrial Design students in the MADA Wacom Lab, Suzhou, China.

MADA Wacom Lab - Suzhou, China

Master of Industrial Design student using the Wacom Cintiq 22HD on day one of the new program in China.

Suzhou - Back on Air

The past two weeks have just flown having arrived in Suzhou and focussing on the commencement of the Master of Industrial Design program. I can now update this blog so it is good to be back.

Ian Wong and Bernie Walsh are excited to be commencing teaching in the Master of Industrial Design program at the Southeast University - Monash University Joint Graduate School (Suzhou)

Samsung Smart PC - Bernie Walsh demo

The latest developments in tablet technology for industrial design were on show at a demonstration by MADA Monash Art Design and Architecture lecturer Bernie Walsh to key Victorian industry professionals. The use of the Samsung Smart PC and Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 tablets will feature in the delivery of the Master of Industrial Design program due to commence on March 4th in Suzhou China.

MADA Monash Art Design and Architecture lecturer Bernie Walsh demonstrates the Samsung Smart PC and Galaxy Note 10.1 tablet to industrial design industry professionals.

Program Director Ian Wong was particularly keen to seek feedback from industry leaders on the potential of the new devices for the practice of industrial design. "The Master of Industrial Design program units have been developed to provide students with the latest industry practice and technology, and the feedback today was very valuable' said Ian Wong 'Digital freehand sketching in meetings is for the first time enabled with the combination of portability and pen technology in these new devices'

Bernie Walsh sketch demo on the Samsung Smart PC tablet.

Samsung Smart PC 700T1C-A02

Samsung Smart PC 700T1C-A02

The program based in Suzhou China will also feature engagement with Victorian industry through the application of tools like Skype, Facebook, Twitter and Facetime. Facetime was used to allow industry professionals unable to attend the forum in person to join in from their studios across Melbourne. 'Industrial design programs have always engaged directly with the profession and tools like facetime will allow studios across Victoria to work directly with students in Suzhou' said Ian Wong.

The latest 3D printing technology, wikis, blogs and Wacom Cintiq tablets as well as applications like QQ will also feature in the delivery of the new program.

MADA Master of Industrial Design program staff Bernie Walsh, Dr Ethan Wang and Program Director Ian Wong.

The Master of Industrial Design program is offered at the Southeast University - Monash Univeristy Joint Graduate School (Suzhou).

Full course details on SEU website here. http://yzb.seu.edu.cn/s/352/t/1754/09/b2/info68018.htm

Students interested in the Master of Industrial Design (Double Masters) delivered in Suzhou should contact ian.wong@monash.edu

工業設計

http://monashuniversity.cn

学习工业设计。

Bernie Walsh - Master of Industrial Design

Industrial designer Bernie Walsh joins the Master of Industrial Design team at MADA Monash Art Design and Architecture. Bernie will teach into the program commencing in March this year at the Southeast University - Monash University Joint Graduate School (Suzhou) China.

Bernie Walsh

Design + Industry - Monash University China

Industry engagement is fundamental to the Master of Industrial Design program which will commence in March at the Southeast University - Monash University Joint Graduate School (Suzhou) China. 

This week staff from the Master of Industrial Design program visited award winning industrial design consultancy Design + Industry. Creative director Paul Taylor presented recent projects including the Australian International Design Award of the Year - James Cameron's Deepsea Challenger one-man submersible. 

Paul Taylor, creative director Design + Industry, Dr Ethan Wang and Ian Wong

James Cameron's Deepsea Challenger

Dr Ethan Wang - Monash University

Dr Ethan Wang arrived this week in Melbourne to take up his position as lecturer in the Department of Design at MADA Monash Art Design and Architecture. Dr Wang will conduct research and teach into the Master of Industrial Design program in Suzhou China at the Southeast University - Monash University Joint Graduate School (Suzhou).

Dr Ethan Wang

Bernie Walsh - Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 Demo

Bernie Walsh road tested the Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 tablet this week and the results were impressive. We are currently evaluating tablet options for students enrolled in the Southeast University Monash University Joint Graduate School (Suzhou) Master of Industrial Design program starting in March in Suzhou China.

Students will have access to the latest Wacom Cintiq tablet technology on campus to develop sketching and communication skills and the Samsung tablets may be ideal as personal tablets for each student.

Samsumg Galaxy Note 10.1 demo by Bernie Walsh.

Bernie completed a speed sketch using Autodesk Sketchbook Pro which downloaded in seconds to the device. The Wacom S pen was a particular hit with Bernie and the battery life of over three days is ideal for industrial design concept sketching on the move.

We are keen to take students out of the Wacom Lab in Suzhou and the portability of the Galaxy Note 10.1 is great. The tablet will also facilitate new approaches for teaching and learning of industrial design students in China.

Bernie Walsh using Sketchbook Pro on the Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 tablet.

Speed sketch using Sketchbook Pro by industrial designer Bernie Walsh.

Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1

Students interested in the Master of Industrial Design (Double Masters) delivered in Suzhou should contact ian.wong@monash.edu

工業設計  

http://monashuniversity.cn

学习工业设计。

Australian International Design Festival - Sydney

Australian International Design Festival

Image courtesy of the Australian International Design Awards, a division of Good Design Australia.

The Australian International Design Awards is now aligned to Vivid Sydney, the annual festival of light, music and ideas, to create the inaugural Australian International Design Festival.

The Design Festival will take place during Vivid Sydney 2013 from 30 May to 10 June and will feature an international design conference, a public design showcase, the prestigious Australian International Design Awards Presentation Ceremony and a series of design celebrations.

Brandon Gien, Managing Director of Good Design Australia, believes that aligning the Design Festival to Vivid Sydney is a natural fit and will highlight Sydney’s position on the world design map and elevate the important role good design plays in our daily lives.

"The inaugural Design Festival will promote Australian design to the world and will reinforce the message that Sydney is an international city with iconic design at its core. We are looking forward to working with the NSW Government, through its tourism and major events agency Destination NSW, and Business Events Sydney to deliver a world class design event.”

The Design Forum, an integral part of the Design Festival, will feature some of the world's most prominent design leaders who will talk about the latest industry trends and spark debate on how design is playing a leading role in shaping a better future.

The Australian International Design Awards will be calling for entries from 1 February 2013 to feature in the inaugural Design Festival. Finalists will be invited to take part in the Good Design Showcase at Westfield Sydney, Bondi Junction and Parramatta shopping centres during the Design Festival.

http://www.gooddesignaustralia.com