Levi Swann (PhD) is a Senior Lecturer in Industrial Design in the School of Design, Queensland University of Technology. His research is transdisciplinary, exploring the complex interactions that take place among humans, technology and their broader environments. Current focus areas are the design of health wearables using additive manufacturing, human factors and expertise development in airport security screening, and emerging technology forecasting and scenario development across various industry sectors including hydrogen aviation and agriculture. Levi’s experience in design practice and research enables him to apply design-led approaches to explore these complex topics, develop innovative solutions, and outline strategies for preferable futures. The impact of this work is evident from the publication of 16 industry commissioned reports from 2016-2021.
Beyond research, Levi also has experience as a practicing designer. He obtained his Bachelor of Design (Industrial Design) from Queensland University of Technology in 2009, and has worked in the fields of Industrial Design, Visual Communication, and Design Strategy. He is technically proficient with concept design, computer-aided design, rapid prototyping, and analogue and digital visualisation. This experience positions Levi as an interdisciplinary designer, educator, and researcher who’s practice is targeted at the nexus of design and technology.
Collaborations :
Brisbane Airport Corporation
ISS Aviation Division
Emirates
AgriFutures Australia
CSIRO
Cotton Research and Development Corporation
Australian Tax Office
Stralis Aviation
Austrade
+ more
For a full list of Publications, visit my Queensland University of Technology ePrints page.