My project reimagines the everyday school and gym bag through a sustainable, multifunctional design. Designed for students aged 15–25, it aims to make switching environments seamless, while reducing waste by incorporating recycled textiles and repurposed materials from old bags. The design focuses on durability, comfort, and organisation, supported by targeted research, user feedback, and personal observations at my local gym. It aims to prove that sustainability and style can coexist, and that thoughtful design can make everyday routines simpler, smarter, and more responsible.

My project intends to develop an innovative biomechanical device to prevent and manage athletes shin splints, providing continuous pain relief and recovery support before, during and after performance. As an athlete who has consistently struggled with shin splints, I recognised a widespread need particularly when competing for Australia in Canada in 2025, where 80% of my 14–19-year-old squad experienced the same injury. With limited effective treatment options available, I’m developing a compression sock featuring active cooling technology and interchangeable supportive insoles for spike shoes, reducing pain, enhancing stability, and preventing further injury so athletes are not restricted by preventable setbacks.

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.