Professor Deb Polson
Details
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College: School of Design
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Department: School of Design
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Campus: City Campus Australia
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debra.polson@rmit.edu.au
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ORCID: 0000-0002-5625-5980
Open to
- Masters Research or PhD student supervision
About
Deb Polson is the Professor of Digital Design at RMIT University, School of Design and Director of the Centre of Digital Ecosystems (CODE).
Over the last 25 years, Deb has designed large-scale data visualisations for policymakers, strange immersive experiences with theatre directors, digital distractions for young patients in hospital beds, intelligent energy modelling systems for urban developers, playful simulations for museum curators, and more.
Expert in developing design strategies and custom methods for precision intervention in complex systems to tweak efficiencies and reduce harmful impacts.
Deb collaborates with various partners from Marvel Studios LA to Plastics NZ and has led teaching and research teams in universities across Australia, China, and the UK, as the inaugural Head of Design at the University of Auckland, launched a new School of Design in 2020.
In 2021 Deb commenced at RMIT as the Associate Dean (School of Design) and in 2024 became the Director of a new RMIT research centre, CODE (Centre of Digital Ecosystems) where teams of graduates, academics and industry experts work together to develop both precise and messy digital worlds.
Supervisor projects
- Investigations into digital fashion: exploring applications and relationships for fashion
- 4 May 2023
- Supportive Care for patients with diabetes
- 21 Feb 2023
- Augmenting the Dark: Exploring Assistive Micro-guidance in Sonified Mixed Reality
- 30 Jan 2023
- Illuminated Virtual: Manifesting Landscape through Virtual Reality Creation
- 28 Feb 2022
- Integrating Decision Support Tools into Organisations for Food Waste Strategies
- 1 Dec 2021
