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Biography
Dr. Rowan Page is an industrial design practitioner and researcher investigating the intersections between theory and practice, between artefacts and systems, and between making and discourse. His award-winning industrial design practice is underpinned by research rigour, collaboration, detail, process, and context. His work demonstrates the role of design in research translation and explores how artefact creation materialises ideologies and fundamental research. He has collaborated with leading Australian manufacturers (Cochlear, Blundstone, and General Motors Holden), hospitals, and fundamental and clinical researchers. He also explores emerging design practices through self-directed practice. He is based at Monash University in Narrm/ Melbourne and is currently a Discovery Early Career Researcher Award (DECRA) Fellow (2024 - 2027) with the Australian Research Council.
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being
Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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POSITIVF: Advancing Temperature-Stabilised IVF Aspiration Devices from Prototype to Clinical Validation for Improved Fertility Outcomes and Commercial Readiness
Morfuni, R. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)) & Page, R. (Chief Investigator (CI))
Department of Education (Australia), Ballarat IVF Pty Ltd
11/02/26 → 10/02/27
Project: Research
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Translational Design: Product Development for Research Commercialisation
Page, R. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI))
ARC - Australian Research Council
1/02/24 → 31/01/27
Project: Research
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To evaluate the performance of a novel IV temperature control device
Page, R. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI))
25/03/25 → 31/03/25
Project: Research
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The ANFF Design Acceleration Program (DAP)
Heiss, L. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), Page, R. (Chief Investigator (CI)) & Flynn, D. (Chief Investigator (CI))
Australian National Fabrication Facility Limited (ANFF)
24/10/23 → 31/03/24
Project: Research
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MedTech Commercialisation Advancement Program (MCAP)
Forsythe, J. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), Kwan, P. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Carey, A. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Sigston, E. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Bain, C. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Flynn, D. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Butler, P. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Heiss, L. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Page, R. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Engelhard, M. (Chief Investigator (CI)) & Kazmi, S. (Chief Investigator (CI))
1/07/22 → 30/09/23
Project: Research
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Design prototyping as a translational tool for medical device commercialization
Page, R. & John, K., 2020, In: Journal of Design, Business and Society. 6, 2, p. 215-232 18 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
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Use beyond usability: integrating user experience design and human factors to improve the usability of a cochlear implant charging system
Page, R., 2020, In: Design for Health. 4, 1, p. 122-137 16 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
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Machine Eye: Designing Relational Engagement with Embodied Large Language Models
Ng, A., Rajcic, N. & Page, R., 2026, CHI‘26 Proceedings of the 2026 CHI Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems. New York USA: Association for Computing Machinery (ACM), 17 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference Paper › Research › peer-review
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Positioning wearable design: Research-practice gaps and a practice-informed model
Hou, J., Page, R. & Khoo, C., 2026, DRS2026: Edinburgh. Simeone, L., Gray, C. M., Verhoeven, A., de Götzen, A., Bakırlıoğlu, Y., Zohar, H., Stead, M. & Buwert, P. (eds.). Design Research Society, 19 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference Paper › Research › peer-review
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'** [ ] artificial (intelligence) camera' - SM - 'House Show'
Page, R. (Designer) & See, J. S. (Designer), 2025Research output: Non-textual form › Design / Architecture › Other
Prizes
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2013 e MAGINE COMPETITION FINALIST: ''Diagrid Pendent Lights (Version 1)'
Page, R. (Recipient), 2013
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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2013 NORTHERN LIGHTS DESIGN COMPETITION SHORTLISTED: 'Diagrid Pendent Lights (Version 1)'
Page, R. (Recipient), 2013
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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2014 VIVID LIGHTING AWARD WINNER: 'Diagrid Pendent Lights (Version 2)'
Page, R. (Recipient), Fridman, I. (Recipient) & Drake, M. (Recipient), 2014
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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2022 Designers Australia Awards, Place Category - Award of Merit: RetroFit Kit
Gusheh, M. (Recipient), Bertram, N. (Recipient), Murphy, C. (Recipient), Morgan, T. (Recipient), Page, R. (Recipient) & Taylor, W. (Recipient), 2022
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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2022 Designers Australia Awards, Use Category - Award of Merit: Blundstone Intelligent Footwear
Page, R. (Recipient), Wilson, E. (Recipient), Dickinson, A. (Recipient), McCormack, J. (Recipient), Armstrong, M. (Recipient), Flynn, D. (Recipient), Kidd, R. (Recipient), Brown, H. (Recipient), Morfuni, R. (Recipient) & Kerley, B. (Recipient), 2022
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
Activities
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** [ ] artificial (intelligence) camera Demo
Page, R. (Contributor) & See, J. S. (Contributor)
23 Feb 2025Activity: Community Talks, Presentations, Exhibitions and Events › Public lecture/debate/seminar
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United States Patent and Trademark Office (External organisation)
Morfuni, R. (Inventor), Flynn, D. (Inventor), Page, R. (Inventor), Armstrong, M. (Inventor), Alan, T. (Inventor) & Brenker, J. (Inventor)
26 Mar 2024Activity: Industry, Government and Philanthropy Engagement and Partnerships › Patents › Patent
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Design Research Society (UK) International Conference 2024
Page, R. (Session chair)
23 Jun 2024 → 28 Jun 2024Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Contribution to conference
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ServDes.2020
Page, R. (Member of programme committee)
2 Feb 2021 → 5 Feb 2021Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Contribution to conference
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Journal of Design, Business and Society (Journal)
Page, R. (Peer reviewer)
2021 → …Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work types › Peer review responsibility
Press/Media
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HERALD SUN: 'Top 20 Under 40 Researchers'
28/08/22
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Article/Feature
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RADIO NEW ZEALAND: 'Smart boot developed to prevent injuries for health workers'
Page, R., Wilson, E., Dickinson, A., McCormack, J., Armstrong, M., Flynn, D., Kidd, R., Brown, H., Morfuni, R. & Kerley, B.
2/08/22
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Article/Feature
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HERALD SUN: 'Hi-tech boots for health workers'
Page, R., Wilson, E., Dickinson, A., McCormack, J., Armstrong, M., Flynn, D., Kidd, R., Brown, H., Morfuni, R. & Kerley, B.
14/07/22
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Article/Feature
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CHANNEL 9 NEWS: 'Researchers and famous boot maker developing 'smart boot' for healthcare workers'
Page, R., Wilson, E., Dickinson, A., McCormack, J., Armstrong, M., Flynn, D., Kidd, R., Brown, H., Morfuni, R. & Kerley, B.
13/07/22
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Article/Feature
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AUSTRALIAN NURSING AND MIDWIFERY JOURNAL: 'Researchers pair with boot maker to develop smart shoe for nurses and doctors'
Page, R., Wilson, E., Dickinson, A., McCormack, J., Armstrong, M., Flynn, D., Kidd, R., Brown, H., Morfuni, R. & Kerley, B.
13/07/22
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Article/Feature