Jess Berry

Dr. Jess Berry is an Associate Professor in Design History and Theory at Monash University's Department of Design. Her work bridges fashion, interior design, architecture, and film, focusing on interdisciplinary visual culture and gender equity in urban spaces. She holds a Doctorate in Visual Arts from Griffith University (2006).

Education:

• Doctorate in Visual Arts, Griffith University (2003–2006)

Research Interests: Berry explores fashion's intersections with architecture, modernism, and gender through publications like Cinematic Style and House of Fashion. She leads projects like Safer Cities Crowd Mapping and Gender-sensitive Training for Communities, prioritizing inclusive urban design.

Recent Articles & Projects: Recent work includes participatory crowd-mapping for public safety, queer urban reimagining, and gender-sensitive placemaking. Berry's 2025 publications emphasize spatial justice and participatory design methodologies.

Awards & Media:

• 2021 AGDA Awards (Spatial Design)
• 2022 Pinnacle Award for Keep Running posters

Berry's media engagements include discussions on Consenting Cities at 3CR and Sydney Morning Herald.

Grants & Labs: Collaborates with Moreland City Council and NSW Department of Communities on safety audits. Her Consenting Cities project combines art, activism, and urban policy to foster inclusive spaces.