Curtin School of Design and the Built Environment

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Shaping Perth City Centre Towards 2036 and Beyond | AIA and Urban Design Forum

We are very fortunate that the AIA and Urban Design Forum in collaboration with the City of Perth will host and event with Gehl Architects to introduce the City’s new long term urban strategy Shaping Perth City Centre Towards 2036 and Beyond. Gehl’s Managing Director and renowned urban designer Henriette Vamberg will give the keynote presentation, Thursday 25 June 2026: 10am - 11am in the city centre.

Tickets are free and limited – bookings are essential – see details in flyer and book your ticket here: https://lnkd.in/gRcMpt9b

Students are particularly encouraged to attend as this is an excellent opportunity to learn from a world leading practitioner and to understand the potential of Perth’s public realm. Feel free to share with your networks, and book early, as this rare event will certainly sell out.

Congratulations to recent Graphic Design graduate So Na Ho, who has been awarded first place in the international packaging category at the prestigious The Dieline Awards. It's fantastic to see our graduates making such a significant impact on the global design stage and gaining recognition for their outstanding work.

Check out the full article here: https://thedieline.com/canyon-gold-coffee-roasters-is-inspired-by-the-wild-wild-west/

Last week, we celebrated the launch of Studio X – Master of Design Exhibition, showcasing the latest work from our talented Master of Design students.

The exhibition explores themes of human experience, social interaction, identity, culture, and the evolving role of design in contemporary society. Through a diverse range of mediums including installation, textiles, product design, and interdisciplinary practice, students present innovative and thought-provoking responses to real-world challenges.

The works on display invite connection, conversation, and reflection, drawing on personal stories, cultural heritage, and shared experiences. Through experimentation, creativity, and critical thinking, the exhibition demonstrates how design can foster meaningful engagement while responding to the need for adaptability, longevity, and positive social impact.

Congratulations to all exhibiting students on an exceptional showcase of creativity, research, and design excellence.

Last Wednesday, our Curtin Geography discipline hosted their inaugural Alumni Networking Evening in our very own BLD 418. Drawing together Curtin Geography graduates, staff, and current students, the evening provided opportunities to reconnect and build our geography community and discipline.

With staff speakers and three geography graduate presenters shaping the formal part of the evening, the discussions highlighted the diversity of pathways, skills, and opportunities that can emerge from studying geography, alongside the breadth of transferable skills a geographical perspective can offer. It was also wonderful to reflect on the evolution and iterations of Geography at Curtin over the past five decades.

Thank you to everyone who joined us and helped to organise the event, and a special thank you to Sophie, Mitchell, Claire, and Shaphan for presenting during the evening and making the event such a success!

Master of Design Exhibition 2026 Semester 1!

Get ready to explore the Master of Design exhibition, presented by the School of Design and the Built Environment.

The Master of Design program explores design processes, knowledge, and theory as tools for addressing complex challenges through interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary practice.

The exhibition showcases recent work by our Master of Design students, investigating themes of human experience and social interaction, identity and culture, and the role of design in contemporary society. Working across installation, textiles, product design, and more, the students bring diverse perspectives and approaches to their practice.

Exhibiting students:

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Faten Hussain A Almoallad

Amaan Umer Arakkal

Jiayu Chen

Javeria Ahmed Iqbal

Meiqi Lian

Qi Sun

Mengjia Wang

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Rohit Alex

Zhe Bao

Janice Joseph D Souza

Putu Nadya Iswaridewi

Aiswarya Lakshmi

Logan Pham

Sumama Tahir

Anni Wang

humanities

Master of Design Exhibition 2026 Semester 1!

Get ready to explore the Master of Design exhibition, presented by the School of Design and the Built Environment.

The Master of Design program explores design processes, knowledge, and theory as tools for addressing complex challenges through interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary practice.

The exhibition showcases recent work by our Master of Design students, investigating themes of human experience and social interaction, identity and culture, and the role of design in contemporary society. Working across installation, textiles, product design, and more, the students bring diverse perspectives and approaches to their practice.

View the Exhibition from 25 May to 5 June 2026 in building 418, Level 1 Exhibition Space and Gallery. 9.00am to 4.00pm Weekdays!

Exhibiting students:

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Faten Hussain A Almoallad

Amaan Umer Arakkal

Jiayu Chen

Javeria Ahmed Iqbal

Meiqi Lian

Qi Sun

Mengjia Wang

GRDE6002 DESIGNX

Rohit Alex

Zhe Bao

Janice Joseph D Souza

Putu Nadya Iswaridewi

Aiswarya Lakshmi

Logan Pham

Sumama Tahir

Anni Wang

🎓 Join Our Team as a Casual Academic

Are you passionate about design, architecture, or the built environment?
The School of Design and the Built Environment (DBE) at Curtin University is seeking enthusiastic and experienced practitioners and educators to join our pool of Casual Academics.
We’re particularly interested in people who are keen to contribute to teaching, studio delivery, and student learning across our diverse programs.

📋 Register your interest here: https://curtin.au1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3QPjvWo5W6iLOIK

We welcome expressions of interest from industry professionals, emerging academics, and those with a passion for teaching in higher education.

"Lamiae" article published in the latest The Journal of Dreams - Monster issue

Creative research informing teaching - latest publication

Associate Professor Annette Condello's latest creative research on “Lamiae” in the Monster Issue of The Journal of Dreams is now published: The text/artwork content inspired her current Master of Architectural thesis studio-theme on Repositioning architectural monstrosity.

Access the article here: https://lnkd.in/dUN44nbg

ArchiTalk 46 | Craig Smith - City Architect

As part of the ongoing ArchiTalk series, established and led by Associate Professor Parisa Izadpanahi at Curtin University, we are pleased to welcome Craig Smith, City Architect for the City of Perth.

Craig will reflect on two decades of shaping Perth’s urban and architectural landscape, discussing design review, city-making, policy development, and the evolving role of the architect across government, practice, and education.

With extensive experience spanning architecture, urban design, public policy, and professional leadership, this will be a valuable conversation for students, academics, and industry practitioners interested in the future of our cities and the role of design in public life.

This talk reflects on the transformation of the City of Perth over the past 20 years through the perspective of Craig Smith, City Architect for the City of Perth.

Join online here: https://www.architalk.org/

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Future Science Talks: Comedy Edition

On Sunday May 3rd two of our DBE staff members, Associate Professor Nasrin Aghamohammadi and Dr Jennifer Lane, took part in 'Future Science Talks: Comedy Edition' as part of Perth Comedy Festival.

Their humour, engaging research presentations, and enthusiasm were standout highlights of the evening.

Congratulations to everyone who took part.

Thank you to Dave Crisante for teaching them the ropes and taking great photographs!