Designing the world we want: RMIT returns to Melbourne Design Week
RMIT will again be represented throughout the Melbourne Design Week (MDW) program in 2025 with a range of stimulating events presented by its academics, students and alumni.
Australia’s visual and craft arts sector likened to the gig economy in new report
A new study into the incomes and career lifecycles of Australia’s visual arts and craft workers has revealed conditions are deteriorating.
“Not all heroes wear capes. They wear seatbelts.”
Young Australians aged 18-25 are the most likely to have travelled as a driver or passenger without wearing a seatbelt, and young animators such as RMIT Bachelor of Design (Animation and Interactive Media) student Olivia Hartanto are looking to change this.
Exploring accessibility and allyship through art
A 4.2-meter-long textured fabric artwork with accompanying vinyl decal has been installed at the City campus as an expression of accessibility, belonging and allyship through the lens of students who are d/Deaf, Disabled, and living with disability.
Patricia Piccinini joins RMIT
Revered Australian artist Patricia Piccinini has been appointed a Professor of Practice with RMIT’s School of Art.
Graduate weaves Melbourne Fashion Festival success
RMIT student Indigo Stuart was named National Graduate of the Year at this year’s PayPal Melbourne Fashion Festival, alongside other success from the RMIT community.
New guidelines help fashion brands cut waste and emissions
RMIT sustainable fashion experts have collaborated with brands to create guidelines aimed at eliminating wasteful designs and promoting durable fashion that supports reuse and recycling.
