School of Design / Design Festival / 2021
Design improves the quality of life, brings social and economic advantages to the diverse nature of the local and global community, and is central to the development of fulfilling citizenship and social innovation. Our students are part of a sustainability-focused, multidisciplinary school with close connections to the design profession. The students are challenged to tackle the complex problems of our times using systemic, creative, visionary and ethical thinking to cultivate future design leaders. QUT School of Design is comprised of Fashion, Industrial, Interaction, Interactive & Visual, and Visual Communication disciplines.
Theme: The Opportunities and Challenges for Design in Transitioning to Sustainable Futures
Wednesday December 1st, 2021
Panel members: Roz de Waal, Qld Chair of Design Institute of Australia; Kat Walsh, Designer and Founder of Practice Studio; Andrew Bastin, Senior Industrial Designer of Intellidesign; Marco Eychenne, Creative Director of Romeo Digital
Panel Moderator: Prof Lisa Scharoun
Coordinator: Brett Fyfield