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Desiree Hernandez Ibinarriaga is a senior lecturer at Monash University's Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture (MADA). She has over 14 years of experience in the design field, focusing on social and Indigenous design. Her work emphasizes collaborative social design, aiming to foster partnership and communication between Indigenous and non-Indigenous communities while privileging Indigenous knowledges. Desiree's research areas include co-design, design education, design theory, and indigenous methodologies. She has received numerous grants for projects that enhance the quality of life for Indigenous peoples in remote Northern Territory communities and for the redesign of cultural spaces in Mexico. Desiree completed her PhD in Critical Co-design Methodology at Deakin University, which centered on privileging Indigenous knowledges and biocultural diversity. She actively participates in various research collaborations and has contributed to numerous conferences and public engagements, promoting Indigenous perspectives in design.
Monash University • Melbourne, Australia
Responsible for coordinating and teaching design courses, particularly focusing on Indigenous design practices.
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