Dr. Rina Bernabei

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Rina Bernabei is an Adjunct Senior Lecturer at the University of New South Wales in the School of Built Environment. Her design work and research focus on emotional design, particularly in the narrative aspects of product design. Rina investigates how lighting and furniture products can express the changing relationships between domestic interiors and their associated products. She places significant emphasis on the sensory qualities of materials and explores the intersection of craft and mass production techniques. Over the years, she has participated in numerous exhibitions, including the 'Love Lace' International exhibition and 'Freestyle – New Australian Design Living' at the Milan Triennale, where she was a winner of the Bombay Sapphire Design Discovery Award. Educating future designers, Rina coordinates courses such as Design Fundamentals and Design Studio 2B, and supervises major projects at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels, guiding students through their exploration of furniture and lighting design.

Research Interests

Courses

Design Fundamentals Design Studio 2B History of Industrial Design

Requirements for University of New South Wales

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:23
Reading
Required:23
Writing
Required:23
Speaking
Required:23
Total
Required:90
PTE
Listening
Required:54
Reading
Required:54
Writing
Required:54
Speaking
Required:54
Overall
Required:64
Prerequisites
Recognised Bachelor degree Minimum 1 year relevant work experience for certain streams
Application Checklist
  • Academic Transcripts
  • Proof of English Language Proficiency
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Personal Statement
  • Copy of Passport
Specialization Notes

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