This project, involving Youth Justice NSW and several key agencies, aims to enhance communication with young people involved in court cases, focusing on clarity and inclusion while respecting legal constraints. It addresses procedural justice by developing both printed and digital concepts to improve comprehension and engagement, with particular attention to First Nations youth who are over-represented in the justice system. Design efforts focus on overcoming challenges such as language barriers, learning disabilities, and mental health issues.
In the culminating studio of the MIDEA program, students collaborate with the Australian Broadcasting Corporation to explore the concept of launching a digital-first radio station. This project aims to enhance user engagement through innovative digital platform interfaces and address challenges such as user apathy and competition with existing audio apps. The brief encourages students to deliver advanced design documentation and presentations, while fostering a safe and engaging digital environment.
In the capstone studio of the MIDEA program, students collaborate with the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) to enhance ABC Education's reach and user engagement among lifelong learners. This involves broadening the platform's educational offerings beyond primary and secondary education to cater to a wider audience, utilizing ABC's extensive resources. Students are tasked with developing solutions that effectively deliver and personalize content, strengthening their professional design skills in the process.
The MIDEA program's culminating studio partners students with the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) to develop innovative digital spaces that foster community engagement and storytelling. Students will integrate new media formats and interaction patterns to enhance local news coverage while ensuring user safety, consent, and a positive experience. The studio emphasizes skills in research-led design, presentation, and critical self-reflection to prepare students for the design industry.
The MIDEA Grad Studio partners with the Australian Broadcasting Corporation to explore design strategies that address unhealthy digital habits by promoting mindful and balanced content consumption. Students work on enhancing design skills through research-led documentation, evidence-based presentations, and reflective practices. The project aims to ensure content accessibility, relevance, and engagement in a way that reflects ABC's commitment to informing, educating, and entertaining Australians.
This project focuses on designing and implementing Digital Health applications, particularly using virtual and augmented reality, to enhance Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social and Emotional Wellbeing (SEWB) and mental health. It aims to create culturally meaningful solutions that support self-determination and account for the holistic relationships and connections significant to SEWB, while addressing the historical impacts of colonization. The project seeks innovative approaches within health, education, and cultural institutions to improve SEWB outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
This project, in collaboration with Surf Life Saving Research, aims to create innovative infrastructure and technology to communicate risks and educate the public on staying safe at unpatrolled coastal locations. The initiative addresses the high incidence of drowning deaths at unpatrolled sites, supporting Surf Life Saving Australia's mission to enhance coastal safety and community engagement.
The culminating studio of the Master of Interaction Design and Electronic Arts program collaborates with the Australian Broadcasting Corporation to promote music discovery among young Australians. Students aim to creatively integrate ABC's Unearthed music catalogue into its product suite, enhancing user experience while preserving the distinct identity of the Unearthed site. The project focuses on showcasing local Australian artists and facilitating innovative music discovery solutions.