The JIWA Drop light is a captivating representation of my journey to overcome the fear of darkness. This design encapsulates fear with its sharp, intricate edges, symbolising the intimidating aspects of darkness. These edges, while visually striking, remain out of reach, illustrating the gradual process of facing and transcending fear. Despite its formidable appearance, JIWA emits a soft, beautiful light that transforms any space into a serene and inviting environment. The gentle illumination contrasts with the sharp design, creating a harmonious blend of strength and tranquillity. Crafted from a single sheet of brass, the JIWA Drop is laser cut and bent to achieve its unique form. The process of exploring and refining the brass and its cuts took over six weeks, culminating in the final design. The brass’s natural ability to develop a patina adds to the light’s evolving character and long-lasting appeal. The name “JIWA,” meaning “soul” in Malay, adds profound significance, reflecting the inner strength and resilience of the human spirit. It symbolises the journey of overcoming internal fears and illuminating one’s true potential. The JIWA Drop is not just a lighting fixture; it is a symbolic piece embodying personal growth, courage, and the beauty within the soul.

Makushla Harper is the 2024 Dean's Award Winner within the Industrial Design (Honours) program. Her outstanding design outcomes, peer to peer learning contributions, and consistent effort throughout her 4 year journey with us has been acknowledged by the witnessing staff and students. Makushla's heart is aligned to the outdoors and her design outcomes gravitate towards enhancing people's ventures into nature.

Her final Honours capstone project titled 'Ridgeline', is a mono-sourced, material backpack that integrates interactivity into the design, enabling greater dependence on sensory feedback in unlit environments and scenarios. These tactile sensory cues can alert users to vital information at night, such as water bladder remaining levels or the direction to access stored items through distinct surfaces and textures. A unique non-digital, materiality outcome, centred on hiker's needs to enhance safety and the overall experience in unpredictable natural environments.

Chelline has been recognised as the winner in the "Desk Lamps, Floor Lamps" category for her design Hearth and has been invited to attend the prestigious award ceremony at Banking Hall in London, scheduled to take place in June 2024.

2023 James Dyson National Award Winners - RMIT I.D Student’s Win the National and Runner Up Awards! Congratulations Alexander Burton on receiving the James Dyson 2023 National Design Award for his project, REVR.

Congratulations to Trystan Paderno, 2022 ID Dean’s Award Winner, for his honours work, Project Shift.

Congratulations to Sid Pearn, 2022 ID Outstanding Design Award Winner, for his honours work, Spinifex as a Biopolymer

Congratulations to Natalie Borgese, 2022 ID Outstanding Design Award Winner, for her honours work, NICA | Noiseless Intensive Care Alarm

Congratulations to Olivia Dalla-Zuanna, 2022 ID Outstanding Design Award Winner, for her honours work, Crush Cubes

Congratulations to Luke Masters, ID Grad 2020, for his honours project Serene Vibe being recognised in this years Good Design Awards Australia!

Tim Lutton (ID Grad 2020) won Australia's Product Design Graduate of the Year from DIA.

Thrilled to share this exciting news with everyone!!

A huge congratulations to Tim Lutton (ID Grad 2020) who was awarded the prestigious James Dyson Design Award runner up.

Its such an exciting moment when promising graduates go onto great things, and its even better when they get recognised for such outstanding awards.

Pheobe Richardson, winner of the Victorian Design Challenge for her 2019 graduate work, We’re all Toast.

Nicole Gemlitski, was awarded the Madeline Lester Award from the DIA. This is the overall award given to the most outstanding graduate design project.

Kathy Qian was awarded Best in Class for the Good Design Awards Next Gen for her 2019.