Design

Our research

We’re leading integrative, transformational practice-based research on real-life projects that are important to the future of our cities and our planet.

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Spasim Pikinini: Marie Stopes Reaches Out in PNG

Family planning in Papua New Guinea.

Co-design of water-sensitive settlement upgrading

Co-design of water-sensitive settlement upgrading is a co-design report and part of a three-part series of reports produced in partnership with the Asian Development Bank, which showcases the possibilities, principles and best practices for a water-sensitive cities approach to transform urban health and wellbeing.
Transforming Cities Hub

Co-design for Healthy Ageing

Inspired by Singapore, a cross-cultural, cross-generational student project.
Design Health Collab

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Our academics

Led by Professor Gene Bawden, our academics are design experts with a wealth of industry knowledge and experience.

Our alumni

Our alumni seek to make a positive difference in the world by taking on global problems and solving them with innovative design solutions.

Professor Gene Bawden

"Designers are concerned with the expanded practice of making human-centred solutions that are both tangible and intangible."

Alex Goad

Alex Goad developed the modular artificial reef structure (MARS) as a means of rehabilitating damaged coral reefs around the world. His work represents the shift towards problem-solving in the design industry.

What's new

From peer recognition to exhibitions and overseas workshops, our people are having an impact.

Experience Days: Design workshop - Designing for good

Workshop

Open Day at Caulfield

Open Day at Clayton

MADA at Melbourne Design Week 2026: From AI to Housing Reforms

What role will artificial intelligence play in the creative industries? Is Australia prepared for a quantum future? And how can Victoria’s urban planning reforms deliver better housing outcomes?Researchers from Monash Art, Design and Architecture (MADA) tackled these big questions at Melbourne Design Week in May.
12 June, 2026

National Centre for Healthy Ageing (NCHA) launches future models of care co-designed by MADA

Monash Art, Design and Architecture (MADA) is proud to share in the announcement of the launch of the National Centre for Healthy Ageing’s (NCHA) new advanced simulation centres.
12 June, 2026

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We’re ranked in the Top 1% in the world for Art, Design and Architecture. Turn your ideas into reality, and through your creativity, change the world for the better.