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Mitchell Whitelaw is an Associate Professor in Design at the Australian National University (ANU), based in the College of Arts and Social Sciences. His work bridges creative practice and theoretical inquiry in digital design and culture.
- Education: PhD (University of Technology Sydney), Bachelor of Creative Arts (Hons) (University of Wollongong)
Research Interests: Whitelaw’s research focuses on digital heritage through "generous interfaces" that reimagine archival exploration, data aesthetics examining the creative and critical potential of generative systems, and digital materiality exploring the physical foundations of digital culture. His projects combine practice-led experimentation with theoretical analysis.
Key Projects: Funded collaborations include the Visible Archive (Ian Maclean Award 2008), Interactive Visualisation for Memory of a Nation (National Archives of Australia), and Digital Treasures Flagship Program with major cultural institutions. He has developed tangible data representations for exhibitions and reimagined digital interfaces for cultural collections.
Scientific Awards:
- Ian Maclean Award (2008) - National Archives of Australia
Collaborations: Whitelaw works with institutions like the Asia Art Archive, State Library of Queensland, National Gallery of Australia, and researchers across digital humanities, computer science, and creative practice.
