“My practice has uncovered the critical elements inherent to the stressors associated with urban heat, beyond just its physical and environmental effects but its ability to reduce social cohesion and resilience and, by extension, the adaptive capacity of the Glebe community. ”

“The Fixture Stool is a chair design to address the growing issues in the contemporary furniture industry, relating to the overproduction of timber-based products and waste. The ability of additive manufacturing technology to minimise material waste can directly combat this overuse of raw material and wastage.”

“The potential for elastomer-based 3D printing is becoming more apparent as a solution for footwear production in recent years due to rapid innovation. This is based upon the unique physical properties of the material, its layering, and the ability to create highly personalised and organic forms with it, which is challenging and expensive for traditional manufacturing techniques. ”

“Advances in smart home technology and an increased number of devices in the home have seen houses saturated with smart technology. However, these technologies are often poorly integrated digital solutions that strip control from the homeowner. ”

“the emergence of bio-based plastics, specifically, algae-based plastics for 3D printing, creates more ethical opportunities for designers to test material choices and production and reduce toxic waste.”

“This research project intends to analyse how challenging consumer expectations of material change can encourage product-user attachment and product longevity.”

“Since the industrial revolution, the expectations concerning product creation have shifted to focus on efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and speed, which often excludes many of the coveted qualities attributed to handmade products. This has had the effect of limiting the value of modern-day products.”

“Science Technology Engineering Mathematics (STEM) toys often encapsulate hands-on learning pedagogy to teach new cognitive processes of problem-solving, systems thinking and technological fluency. Polypod’s modular construction and designed form encourage design thinking in a holistic, creative approach involving chaotic prototype iterations and experimentation. ”

“The project demonstrates the potential of material and product application to increase urban biodiversity within private gardens by increasing habitat viability.”

“Continued advances in sustainable technologies and new understandings of environmental impacts maintain a predominant influence on our evolution. Craftswork as a skilled practice is often considered an opposing method to new technological advances. ”

“The design of a 3D-printed ergonomic cable row bar demonstrates the capabilities of this emerging technology to improve performance through personalisation. ”