My grandfather’s battle with Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease profoundly affected both his independence and my grandmother’s role as his carer. In his later years, she was unable to leave the house without additional support, significantly limiting her own freedom. This experience has inspired me to design an assistive device that enables simple one-way communication, remote voice prompts, and alerts, proposed to increase safety, reassurance, and independence for both patient and carer.To help develop my design, I am seeking advice/support in coding, software development and electronics. Additionally, suggestions from anyone familiar with hospital, and residential care environments would be appreciated.

This redevelopment intends to be an example for brighter, more thoughtful redevelopment of properties like 164-166 King Street, where deep rooted history in subcultural regions are becoming at risk of underinvestment and selective neglect: dereliction or gentrification. In regards to a greener and more community focused future, targeting the heart of this beast of a project lies in discovering the true needs of the community, creating a solution and being able to crafting a model well enough to reflect the idea’s quality to the council, the property owner and future investors in similar areas. 

Between 2001-2023, 1,685 suicides occurred on Australia’s railways, accounting for 72% of all rail-based fatalities (Tracksafe,2024). This alarming statistic motivated me to explore how transport environments influence the well-being and safety of commuters. My project aims to redesign the underground platforms of Town Hall Station to create a more supportive commuter experience. To support my project, I am seeking access to station plans and measurements, user groups for survey and testing, advice on materials, lighting strategies, biophilic integration, and well-being-centred design. I am also looking for practical guidance with 3D digital modelling software. Any professional support would be greatly appreciated.

This project explores a design solution aimed at reducing the risk of homes being destroyed during bushfires through the use of a water-based protective structure. The design focuses on creating a system that can shield an entire home from extreme heat, airborne embers, and direct flame exposure by using water as an active protective element. The project will investigate how such a structure could function in real bushfire conditions, including feasibility, shape, materials, and integration with residential buildings in high-risk Australian environments.

I know I want my project to be centred around wildlife preservation as it is something I am very passionate about, which lead me to the idea of creating a water filter for my local creek which is home to the endangered species the platypus. My plan is to foster a safe environment for local species by designing and implementing a structure to filter out microplastics and harmful oils, specifically targeting pollutants affecting platypus. I would love some feedback from professionals who know anything about engineering a water filter or suggestions for sustainable materials I could incorporate.

My project aim is to track brainwaves to monitor how they respond to different genres of music in order to create an app that compiles the data into exclusive playlists based off personal responses. This could be used to help people with mental disorders, create personalised therapies, and help people who are unable to express themselves, such as individuals in a coma. My goal is to use this project to aid people regulate emotions and create a meaningful impact in their lives. I seek feedback on the feasibility of this project and any adaptions which can be made.