The Centre for Design Innovation (CDI) leads the research and development of fundamental, strategic and transformative design solutions.
Our team tackle deviously complex problems to generate new knowledge and drive real-world social, health, environmental and economic benefit. We do this with a strong client-focused capability, integrating the voices of clients and communities to create impactful research outcomes with commercial distinction.
Housed within a range of innovative facilities, our award-winning projects and core programs are aligned with national research priorities and Swinburne’s 2025 Research Vision.
Our research is focused within three core programs:
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Our people
See the research profiles and contact details of our experienced team.
Our research facilities
Our research is conducted with a range of state of the art facilities and platforms including the Digital interactive presentation facility, the Protolab and the iHUB National Urban Research Platform.
Our study option
We nurture and collaborate with PhD design students from various design disciplines and countries. For those who come through an Honours or Master's pathway, the Centre for Design Innovation is the next step into advanced design knowledge development, enabling graduates to become leaders in strategic and meaningful design innovation.
Find out more about applying for a research degree.
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Our publications
Find our reports, journals and other publications.
Centre news
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Design the packaging and branding for next-generation of condoms
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Swinburne is calling on young designers to design the branding and packaging for the next-generation of condoms.Tuesday 23 June 2015 -
The 2024 School Teaching Excellence Awards winners
- Education
- Media and Communication
The 2024 Swinburne School Teaching Excellence Awards shine a light on our incredible educators, who provide the valuable knowledge, tools and experience to students so they can be career ready.
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Swinburne supports Acusensus to develop innovative road worker safety device
- Design
- Technology
Swinburne University of Technology's Centre for Design Innovation is supporting Acusensus to enhance the safety of roadside workers and first responders through research and design of advanced technology.Friday 02 August 2024 -
Swinburne takes design alum from the classroom to Cannes
- Design
Communication design alum Maddy Merzvinskis' career was kickstarted by a 12-month placement during her degree and she has now been recognised on the national and global stage for her design.
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Swinburne researchers develop next-generation of condoms
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Researchers are using an innovative hydrogel material to develop an improved condom.Wednesday 09 December 2015
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How you can reach us
Media
We value supporting accurate and informed media information and invite journalists to contact us via email or phone as listed below.
Postal address
Centre for Design Innovation
Advanced Manufacturing and Design Centre (AMDC)
469-477 Burwood Rd
Hawthorn VIC 3122 Australia
Collaborate with the Centre for Design Innovation
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.
