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Emily Wright serves as Associate Dean Education at Swinburne University of Technology's School of Design and Architecture, holding a PhD from the same institution alongside a Master of Design and Bachelor of Science in Graphic Design from the University of Cincinnati. With over 20 years of international design industry experience spanning branding, packaging, publishing, environmental and web design across the USA, UK, Mexico and Australia, she bridges academic theory with professional practice.
Her research specializes in design education, packaging design, and sustainable design, with particular focus on pedagogical innovation including pass/fail grading systems, generative AI integration, and co-creation methodologies. Wright's scholarly output reveals strong emphasis on
- Transforming design pedagogy through technology
- Health communication design for vulnerable populations
- Cross-cultural co-creation frameworks
- Sustainable design integration in curricula
Wright has received the International Design Award for her child health team visualization work and secured research contracts with major organizations including Coles Supermarkets, IRESS Limited, and Access Health Community. Her grant portfolio reflects strong industry collaboration across healthcare, retail, and financial sectors.
As a doctoral supervisor, Wright has guided seven PhD candidates through projects examining design feedback practices, 3D printing in bridal fashion, urban community development, and technology-based speech learning applications. She actively contributes to design education discourse through conference leadership including editing the Cumulus 38° South proceedings.
