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Wendy Ellerton is a Lecturer in the Department of Design at Monash University, affiliated with the WonderLab PhD Research Cohort. She coordinates the Collaborative Design specialization and oversees Design Studio 1. Her research focuses on learner mindsets and multi-modal teaching, intersecting with UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Education:
- Master of Type & Media, Royal Academy of Art (KABK), Netherlands (2005)
- Bachelor of Visual Communication, Royal Academy of Art (2001)
Research Interests: Design pedagogy, creativity, collaborative practices, and sustainability. Her work bridges design education with transformative learning, emphasizing process-oriented and mindful approaches. She actively contributes to initiatives like the Monash Climate Change Communication Hub and AI in Education Learning Circle.
Awards:
- Shortlisted for QS Reimagine Education 2024 Awards
- Winner of Vice-Chancellor's Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Award (WonderLab Team)
- Nominated for Vice-Chancellor’s Citation for Student Learning
Advising & Grants: Leads curriculum development integrating SDGs. Former Teaching Associate at RMIT University (2016–2017). Engages in global design education through workshops in Italy, China, and Saudi Arabia.
Teams/Labs: Part of the WonderLab research group and collaborates with the Monash University Climate Change Communication Research Hub.
