Veronika is Associate Professor in Design and Professorial Lead, and researches in the areas of design culture, rhetoric and ethics, critical design and design education. A particular interest is the ways in which design practice discourse shapes and is shaped by design culture, and how this in turn can transform what design as a professional practice is or could be. Veronika’s work in design is published internationally and she is the recipient of national and international awards in design education. Her current research for Routledge explores the experiences, perspectives, and career trajectories of women living and working as communication designers in diverse regions worldwide, with a focus on what design looks like in practice... Read more
About me
Veronika is Associate Professor in Design and Professorial Lead, and researches in the areas of design culture, rhetoric and ethics, critical design and design education. A particular interest is the ways in which design practice discourse shapes and is shaped by design culture, and how this in turn can transform what design as a professional practice is or could be. Veronika’s work in design is published internationally and she is the recipient of national and international awards in design education. Her current research for Routledge explores the experiences, perspectives, and career trajectories of women living and working as communication designers in diverse regions worldwide, with a focus on what design looks like in practice today.
Veronika is committed to higher education's contribution to the social construction of individuals and learning as transformative, and has extensive experience in academic leadership, design education and practice, including as Dean: Academic across Education, Arts and Social Sciences and Dean of Programs (Creative). Veronika is Chair, The Australian Council of University Art and Design Schools (ACUADS), member of the Creative People, Products and Places (CP3) Research Centre, the international Design Research Society (DRS), and Advisory Board Member of the international journal Art, Design and Communication in Higher Education.
About me
Australian Council of University Art and Design Schools, Design Research Society, Design Institute of Australia
About me
Doctorate of Philosophy (Art and Design) University of South Australia
Bachelor of Design (Visual Communication) South Australian College of Advanced Education
Bachelor of Education (Inservice) Education and Training of Adults University of South Australia
Kelly, V. (2023). Embracing a Pedagogy of Ambiguity in Higher Education. In: Lehtonen, M.J., Kauppinen, T., Sivula, L. (eds) Design Education Across Disciplines: Transformative Learning Experiences for the 21st Century. Palgrave Macmillan, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-23152-0_5.
Abstract: The capability to thrive in uncertain and complex work situations that are beyond known routines and limits is key to the future of work (World Economic Forum, 2020). At the same time, higher education institutions are increasingly challenged by complexity, change, and ambiguity. Working with ambiguity is a familiar concept in design practice and education, particularly in studio-based learning, and it has further significance for higher... Read more
Research
Excludes commercial-in-confidence projects.
OLT Design and Architecture Practice Research (DAP_r), OLT-Grants - Innovation & Development, 01/01/2016 - 01/04/2018
DAP_r (Design and Architecture Practice Research) OLT Innovation and Development Grant (2016-2017)
Lead Institution: RMIT University. Partner Institutions: Monash University, Deakin University, UTS University, University of New South Wales,Newcastle University, Bond University, Charles Sturt University, Queensland University of Technology,University of Canberra, University of South Australia, University of Adelaide, University of WesternAustralia and University of Tasmania.UniSA Project Team: Dr Rachel Hurst & Dr Veronika Kelly
Establishing an Australian Communication Design Educators Network: A/Prof Veronika Kelly, University of South Australia, and Professor Laurene Vaughan, RMIT University.Project supported by The Australian Council of University Art and Design Schools (ACUADS).
Research
Research outputs for the last seven years are shown below. Some long-standing staff members may have older outputs included. To see earlier years visit ORCID, ResearcherID or Scopus
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Kelly, V, Moline, K, Vaughan, L 2021, Design Education Now (Editorial), NiTRO Creative Matters, DDCA, July 2021, vol. 36. https://creativematters.edu.au/2021-7-30-design-education-now/.
Kelly, V, Thiessen, M, Kelly, M, Sandbach, K, Reddy, G, Haslem, N 2021, Before, not yet after: Reflections on the future of design education in an Australian context, in Design Education Now, NiTRO Creative Matters, DDCA, July 2021, vol. 36.
Kelly, V, Thiessen, M, Kelly, M, Basheer, N 2020, 'Place, history, and cultures of design education: expanding interpretations of "readiness to practice"' in DRS2020: Synergy, Design Research Society, CN Virtual, Online, Australia, 11-14 Aug 2020 http://drs2020.org/.
Kelly, V. 2018. ‘Rhetoric/Resonance v.3a’ in Practice in a Box Travelling Exhibition. Architecture, Design and Art Practice Training-research (ADAPT-r), Europe/ Design and Architecture Practice Research (DAPr), Australia. 24 April-9 May 2018, UniSA.
Research
Kelly, V. (2023). Embracing a Pedagogy of Ambiguity in Higher Education. In: Lehtonen, M.J., Kauppinen, T., Sivula, L. (eds) Design Education Across Disciplines: Transformative Learning Experiences for the 21st Century. Palgrave Macmillan, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-23152-0_5.
Abstract: The capability to thrive in uncertain and complex work situations that are beyond known routines and limits is key to the future of work (World Economic Forum, 2020). At the same time, higher education institutions are increasingly challenged by complexity, change, and ambiguity. Working with ambiguity is a familiar concept in design practice and education, particularly in studio-based learning, and it has further significance for higher education more broadly as a constructive force that supports learning. The chapter conceives of ambiguity as culturally and socially constructed in its context of use, and offers a series of provocations for a pedagogy of ambiguity to support the transformation of teaching and learning in higher education today.
Research interests include: Design and culture, rhetoric and ethics; design education; design for health and wellbeing; information visualisation.
External engagement & recognition
| Organisation | Country |
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| Deakin University | AUSTRALIA |
| Future Earth Systems | AUSTRALIA |
| Limerick Institute of Technology | IRELAND |
| Loughborough University | UNITED KINGDOM |
| RMIT University | AUSTRALIA |
| South Australian Health and Medical and Research Institute (SAHMRI) | AUSTRALIA |
| Swinburne University of Technology | AUSTRALIA |
| University of New South Wales | AUSTRALIA |
| University of South Australia | AUSTRALIA |
External engagement & recognition
| Engagement/recognition | Year |
|---|---|
Advisory Board MemberArt, Design and Communication in Higher Education Journal, Intellect UK |
2021 |
Appointed Chair: Independent Review Panel Bachelor of Design, Bachelor of Design/Business and Bachelor of Design/Information TechnologyMonash University |
2021 |
Board MemberTAFE SA Higher Education Academic Board |
2021 |
Executive MemberAustralian Council of University Art and Design Schools (ACUADS) |
2021 |
International Peer Review CollegiumShe Ji: The Journal of Design, Economics, and Innovation |
2021 |
MemberInternational Design Research Society |
2021 |
Advisory Board MemberArt, Design and Communication in Higher Education Journal, Intellect UK |
2020 |
Board MemberTAFE SA Higher Education Academic Board |
2020 |
Executive MemberAustralian Council of University Art and Design Schools (ACUADS) |
2020 |
International Peer Review CollegiumShe Ji: The Journal of Design, Economics, and Innovation |
2020 |
MemberInternational Design Research Society |
2020 |
Advisory Board MemberArt, Design and Communication in Higher Education Journal, Intellect UK |
2019 |
Board MemberTAFE SA Higher Education Academic Board |
2019 |
Executive MemberAustralian Council of University Art and Design Schools (ACUADS) |
2019 |
International Peer Review CollegiumShe Ji: The Journal of Design, Economics, and Innovation |
2019 |
MemberInternational Design Research Society |
2019 |
Board MemberTAFE SA Higher Education Academic Board |
2018 |
Co-convenorDesign Research Society 2018 International Conference, Ireland |
2018 |
Invited member: Course Advisory Committee: Bachelor of Graphic DesignUniversity of Canberra |
2018 |
Invited to membership of the international Peer Review CollegiumShe Ji: The Journal of Design, Economics, and Innovation |
2018 |
MemberDesign Research Society |
2018 |
MemberInternational Design Research Society |
2018 |
Board MemberTAFE SA Higher Education Academic Board |
2017 |
Invited as expert peer reviewer for the Bachelor of Design (Interaction and Communication Design)School of Art and Design, Auckland University of Technology |
2017 |
Invited member: Course Advisory Committee: Bachelor of Graphic DesignUniversity of Canberra |
2017 |
Invited speakerRMIT Practice Research Symposium |
2017 |
Invited to benchmark the Bachelor of Design Honours (Interactive and Visual Design)Queensland University of Technology. |
2017 |
Invited to membership of the international Peer Review CollegiumShe Ji: The Journal of Design, Economics, and Innovation |
2017 |
MemberInternational Design Research Society |
2017 |
MemberDesign Research Society |
2017 |
Board MemberTAFE SA Higher Education Academic Board |
2016 |
Invited assessor, Student Assessment SchemeInternational Society of Typographic Designers (ISTD) |
2016 |
Invited judge, SA AwardsDesign Institute of Australia (DIA) |
2016 |
Invited member: Course Advisory Committee: Bachelor of Graphic DesignUniversity of Canberra |
2016 |
Invited to membership of the international Peer Review CollegiumShe Ji: The Journal of Design, Economics, and Innovation |
2016 |
MemberInternational Design Research Society |
2016 |
SA Chapter CouncillorAustralian Graphic Design Association (AGDA) |
2016 |
Tutor AwardInternational Society of Typographic Designers (ISTD) |
2016 |
AGDA Council State ChapterAustralian Graphic Design Association (AGDA) |
2015 |
AGDA National Board Sub-Committee, AccreditationAustralian Graphic Design Association (AGDA) |
2015 |
Board MemberTAFE SA Higher Education Academic Board |
2015 |
Invited assessor, Student Assessment SchemeInternational Society of Typographic Designers (ISTD) |
2015 |
Invited judge, SA AwardsDesign Institute of Australia (DIA) |
2015 |
Invited member, Strategic Development Sub-committee on Accreditation for Communication DesignAustralian Graphic Design Association (AGDA) National Board |
2015 |
MemberInternational Design Research Society |
2015 |
SA Chapter CouncillorAustralian Graphic Design Association (AGDA) |
2015 |
Tutor AwardInternational Society of Typographic Designers (ISTD) |
2015 |
Board MemberTAFE SA Higher Education Academic Board |
2014 |
Invited assessor, Student Assessment SchemeInternational Society of Typographic Designers (ISTD) |
2014 |
MemberInternational Design Research Society |
2014 |
SA Chapter CouncillorAustralian Graphic Design Association (AGDA) |
2014 |
Associate MemberDesign Institute of Australia (DIA) |
2013 |
Board MemberTAFE SA Higher Education Academic Board |
2013 |
Invited assessor, Student Assessment SchemeInternational Society of Typographic Designers (ISTD) |
2013 |
Associate MemberDesign Institute of Australia (DIA) |
2012 |
Associate MemberDesign Institute of Australia (DIA) |
2011 |
Board MemberTAFE SA Higher Education Academic Board |
2011 |
Citations for Outstanding Contributions to Student LearningOffice for Learning and Teaching, Department of Education and Training, Australian Government |
2011 |
Board MemberTAFE SA Higher Education Academic Board |
2010 |
MemberDesign Institute of Australia (DIA) |
2010 |
Tutor AwardInternational Society of Typographic Designers (ISTD) |
2010 |
Consultant / designer, City of Playford - Northern Sound System, (Community organisation) , 2006 to 2007
Design as a rhetorical practice, Design education, Design and culture, Critical discourse analysis and design, Critical design practice, Design for wellbeing, Experiential learning
Teaching & student supervision
Teaching & student supervision
Supervisions from 2010 shown
| Thesis title | Student status |
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| (Re)construction of cultural identity through everyday life: a reflective practice-based autoethnography of an acculturation journey | Current |
| Let's get real: Developing Authentic, Industry Relevant Curricula in Journalism and Media Communication Education | Current |
| Creating change: a case study of transformation, from `making greener things¿ towards `design for transitions¿ | Completed |
| 'Not without my iPhone': a critique of design, consumerism, desire and Apple Inc. | Completed |
| Visual [critical design] culture: a critical constructivist approach for visual communication design education in Pakistan | Completed |
