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Ian Wong is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Design at Monash University, part of the Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture (MADA). He specializes in Australian design history and industrial design, with notable contributions to education, curation, and product innovation. His roles include Creative Director of the Alastair Swayn Legacy Showcase and founder of the Master of Industrial Design program at the Monash-Southeast University Joint Graduate School in Suzhou.
- Affiliations: Monash University (Melbourne & Suzhou campuses), Design Institute of Australia (China Representative), President of Melbourne Movement
- Education: Bachelor of Arts in Industrial Design (RMIT University, 1986), Graduate Certificate in Tertiary Teaching (RMIT, 2009)
Research interests focus on Australian industrial design history, exhibition curation, and sustainable design. Key projects include the Ian Wong Collection (2,900+ design objects) and major exhibitions like 'Light, Colour, Humanity' (2023) and 'EVERYDAY | Australian Design' (2021). He has been awarded the Monash University Most Outstanding Contribution Award (2023) and inducted into the Design Institute of Australia Hall of Fame (2023).
Grants and projects include research on the Victorian Premier’s Design Awards exhibition and collaborations on digital platforms like the Australian Design Index 3D virtual tour. His work spans academic leadership, design practice, and cultural preservation.
