In conjunction with Swinburne Centenary celebration, an exhibition and publication called Pen to Pixel was developed to highlight the evolution of design at Swinburne University over the past century. Nanette Carter researched and selected 10 Swinburne graduates over 10 decades, representative of a period these designers were featured in the publication and exhibition. The exhibition was held in July at Chapel off Chapel Gallery in Prahran. The publication was used as an exhibition catalogue and continues to be used by the Faculty of Design as a promotional piece.

The Living Room is a drop in centre for drug-affected youth. It provides assistance, care facilities and information for young people going through tough times. A team of workers at the Living Room secured funding to develop a major information campaign to increase awareness in its target market of Blood Borne Viruses and Sexually Transmitted Infections.

This project team engaged Design Centre to conduct the preliminary user-centered research and then from these findings develop the multimedia and print components of the campaign.

The final outcomes included a range of characters developed to both engage and inform the audience. Outcomes developed by Design Centre include an interactive CD, postcards series, and informational booklet all contained within a *pizza box* style package.

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The Bayley House Annual Report was a pro-bono project undertaken by Design Centre. Bayley House cares for intellectually disabled adults and this project provided Design Centre with a challenging opportunity to develop a concept that reflected the vibrant yet caring nature of the environment.

The Gertrude Street Annual Report is a project that has been undertaken by the Design Centre for a number of years. The gallery provides studio and exhibition spaces for a variety of contemporary artists. The Annual Report forms a significant marketing device and requires students to develop an innovative solution that reflects the nature of the facilities and the artists.

Design Centre has worked closely with Quality Pharmacy to develop its retail branding. In a highly competitive commercial market, Quality Pharmacy has provided projects from traditional print based catalogues, brochures and booklets to varied selection of retail store design, signage and point-of-sale displays.

An early stage project, Operations Feedback Systems required the development of a corporate identity. Design Centre presented a range of concepts within a short time frame from which a design was selected and developed. This identity was then put into production across stationery and a website developed.

Living Links is part of a large-scale change project currently being developed by the Port Phillip and Westernport Catchment Management Authority. The project is in its infancy and required Design Centre to produce an identity, which could be used on brochures, websites, newsletters and publications. The development of the identity required the outcomes to appeal to a range of key stakeholders from local residents and landholders to all levels of government and corporate sponsors.

The brief required the Design Centre to create a mascot for the FINA world swimming championships to be held in Melbourne in early 2007. Design Centre researched and presented a range of recommended character designs to FutureBrand. From this a design direction was selected and developed across a range of merchandising for the event.

The Design Centre has had a longstanding relationship with the National School of Circus Arts. Colourful and energetic, this client has provided a diverse range of projects from flyers and posters to their quarterly newsletter.

Lab Report 04 developed as result of collaboration between Swinburne and Lab 3000. A showcase of research outcomes developed within the Faculty of Design, the report focuses on future directions and sustainability. The report contents were further developed to formulate the basis of an exhibition and book launch by lab 3000 and the State Government.