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Design Industry's University | Torrens University

Industry’s University for Design and Creative Technology

Our Design and Creative Technology courses are powered by the industry itself. From curriculum to hands-on work experience, we don’t just teach; we launch careers. You’ll walk out with serious skills, real studio experience and a network of design pros ready to back you.

Hand in hand with the Design industry

Our network gets you straight into the heart of the industry from day one. We work with influential organisations to understand what roles, skills and experience are in demand now and in the future. That means our courses stay sharp and relevant.

But we don’t stop there. We’ve teamed up with industry giants like Vogue Australia, The Iconic, DDB, The Society Inc., and more to bring you exclusive scholarships, mentorships and internships. It’s your ticket to hands-on experience, priceless skills, and a game-changing network.

Industry accreditations and partners

Adobe affiliation benefits

You'll receive a free Adobe Creative Cloud Pro licence for the entire time you're studying Design with us.

DIA-recognised courses

Certain courses are recognised by the Design Institute of Australia, so you know your education is of the highest industry standard.

Vogue Australia partnership

We’ve partnered with industry leaders including Vogue Australia, to offer you internship, mentoring and scholarship opportunities.

Exclusive Sibella Court ambassadorship

Our interior design courses are built in collaboration with international design icon Sibella Court, founder of Society Inc.

IBM Academic Initiative Partner

Our courses are developed in collaboration with IBM, providing access to select software, courseware and key student resources.

AWS Web Academy Member

Our Software Engineering courses are built in collaboration with AWS, offering the most up to date industry curriculum.

PlayStation® First Academic Development Partner

Develop games using the PlayStation® 5 Platform with exclusive access to Professional Development Kits and Tools.

Ranked top 10 by Career Animation

We have ranked in the Top 10 Animation Schools in Australia/New Zealand by Career Animation in 2025.

Houdini SideFX certified school

Gain free access to the award-winning industry-standard Houdini SideFX platform.

ACS supported

Students studying selected courses at Torrens University are eligible for a complimentary ACS student membership. ACS is the largest professional association for Australia's tech sector with members from across business, government and education.

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Practical industry-ready experience

Across our Design and Creative Technology course range, we offer a variety of work experience opportunities that will see you graduate with a competitive edge and a strong network to start your career.

Live briefs let you solve design challenges for genuine organisations as part of your coursework, while internships give you the chance to put your skills to work alongside clients in a variety of settings such as interior design studios, fashion houses and creative agencies.

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Partnering with Torrens University to support the unlocking of emerging entrepreneurial talent into the innovative ecosystem of fashion is a unique opportunity we are thrilled to be engaged with.

Desley Maidment

Co-Founder and CEO, State of Escape

94% OF BILLY BLUE GRADUATES ARE EMPLOYED WITHIN 12 MONTHS OF COMPLETING THEIR COURSE

(Source: Kantar 2024)

Adobe Creative Campus

As an Adobe Creative Campus, Billy Blue equips Design and Creative Technology students with the latest industry-standard software. You will receive full access to the Adobe Creative Suite during your studies and for six months after graduation, empowering you to bring your creative ideas to life.

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Featured industry partners

We collaborate with industry-leading organisations to deliver extraordinary programs and initiatives for our students.

Vogue Australia

Billy Blue College of Design’s longstanding partnership with Vogue Australia is founded on a mutual love for design and innovation, and a shared commitment to fostering emerging talent.

Society Inc

Industry interior design icon Sibella Court, Founder of Society Inc is our exclusive Interior Design Ambassador. This partnership creates an array of invaluable opportunities including scholarships and live briefs.

Sony Entertainment

Thanks to our partnership with Sony Computer Entertainment Europe (SCEE) game programming students will develop games using the PlayStation® Platform through the PlayStation First Academic Development Program.

Blowfish Studios

Blowfish is a full-service development studio creating best-in-class games and interactive content and one of our longstanding creative technology industry partners.

Connected to industry

Our industry consultants work with our academics and top industry names to bring you real-world opportunities like live briefs and internships. They keep the curriculum razor-sharp so you don’t just graduate, you graduate with an edge that puts you miles ahead.

Studying at Billy Blue was a true turning point in my career, as I was surrounded by lecturers and classmates who I believe truly wanted me to succeed.

Imogen Frost

Graduate, Diploma of Graphic Design

Purpose-built environment

With our Design courses, you’ll start working in design environments from day one. Our state-of-the-art campuses are equipped with industry-standard facilities, technology and equipment you’d find in professional studios, so you graduate confident whatever the environment.

Industry-connected Design academics

Our academics are still active in the Design and Creative Technology world, so you know you’re learning skills and knowledge that will prepare you for your career.

Professor

Agnes Bosanquet

Interim Executive Dean, Design and Creative Technology

Agnes Bosanquet is an academic developer and higher education researcher. She has over 20 years of experience teaching in face-to-face, blended and online learning environments. Her collaborative research focusses on critical university studies and changing academic roles and identities.

Associate Professor

Michelle Douglas

Program Director

Dr Michelle Douglas is a senior design academic and consultant with 20+ years' international experience at global institutions across the UK, USA and Australia. She has lectured in both undergraduate and postgraduate subjects from Design Thinking and Product Design to Interaction and Design Business Practices. As a senior leader in design education, she has led departments and faculties in a broad range of creative industry disciplines. Her students have won accolades as UK New Designer of the Year, Audi Design Foundation Awards and numerous Royal Society of Arts Design Directions and D&AD Awards.

Professor

Tony Jan

Director Research AIRO

Tony holds a PhD in machine learning in network security and a bachelor's in computer engineering, and has been responsible for the accreditation of prominent IT education programs across Australia. With more than 20 years of senior academic leadership experience in the Australian university sector, Tony is a certified senior member of the Australian Computer Society and the ACS accreditation review board. He serves as associate editor for a number of journals and has published more than 60 articles and conference proceedings related to AI, cybersecurity and industry 4.0, supported by a number of ARC Discovery Projects and industry-sponsored research projects.

Dr

Scott Skipworth

Program Director - Built Environment

Dr Skipworth researches the impact of the Internet of Things (IoT) on the embodied experience of the built environment, coining the term ‘Disseminating Embodiment'. His PhD thesis proclaimed an ‘Anthropomorphic Durée Manifesto’ for expressing digitalised human agency. As Program Director, he continuously strives for the built environment suite of courses at Torrens University Australia to pulsate with industry relevance and to generate the future of professional practice. His academic leadership is informed by his PhD from Torrens University Australia, his MArch from Illinois Institute of Technology and professional experience with influential New York City and Sydney studios.

Russell Ponting

Program Director

Specialising in fashion marketing and branding, Russell has spent more than 20 years in the fashion industry, using his skills as a designer and educator to empower individuals and organisations to achieve results. Along the way, he has worked with companies such as Globe International and Pacific Brands, managing marketing for an array of youth fashion brands including Stussy, Superdry, Mossimo and Mooks. Russell is passionate about fashion brand development and strategically aligning product and brand to meet consumer need. He is keenly interested in the impact that technology and questions of ethical production and sustainable practice will have for emerging fashion designers as they enter and transform the industry.

Dr

Dan Staines

Senior Learning Facilitator (Course Coordinator)

Dr Dan Staines is a games scholar who has been making and writing about games for more than twenty years. Upon completing his PhD in 2016, Dan spent two years completing a post-doc at Concordia University in Montreal, where he worked with a small team of students to produce an interactive novel designed to provoke ethical discomfort. Since then, Dan has continued to focus on his teaching and research interests, which include designing games for ethical education, game design patterns, and meta-game retention/reward systems.

Elicia Simon

Program Director

With 20 years of experience in the creative sector, Elicia has managed a variety of design organisations and design teams. Her experience spans print, digital, advertising, television and photography disciplines across design, production and leadership. Her industry perspective is informed from working with brands such as Versace, Subway and the Supercars franchise as well as agencies such as the QLD government. Elicia is an advocate for practice-based learning and loves guiding students through their journey to an exciting creative career. Her 10+ years of education experience has seen her specialise in online delivery methods and drive a best practice approach to remote learning for the Design and Creative Technology vertical.

Workforce Edge

We work with industry to design creative employer solutions, from bespoke branded programs that let you take a hand in educating the next generation of industry leaders, to customised courses based on objectives specific to your organisation.

We can also help with study pathways and skills development, to help prepare your workforce to meet the demands of the ever-changing world.

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Hand in hand with the Design industry

Industry accreditations and partners

94% OF BILLY BLUE GRADUATES ARE EMPLOYED WITHIN 12 MONTHS OF COMPLETING THEIR COURSE

Featured industry partners

Industry-connected Design academics

Professor

Agnes Bosanquet

Associate Professor

Michelle Douglas

Professor

Tony Jan

Dr

Scott Skipworth

Russell Ponting

Dr

Dan Staines

Elicia Simon

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