{"id":391,"date":"2026-02-12T12:23:48","date_gmt":"2026-02-12T04:23:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/dbe-exhibitions\/?p=391"},"modified":"2026-02-12T12:27:16","modified_gmt":"2026-02-12T04:27:16","slug":"dbe-gradfest-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/dbe-exhibitions\/dbe-gradfest-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"DBE GradFEST 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Twists. Turns. Triumphs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The journey through design is anything but linear \u2013 and that\u2019s exactly what makes it extraordinary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Follow the Zig Zag \u2013 where ideas twist, creativity sparks, and innovation takes unexpected turns.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At one\u2019s own pace guests got to explore Building 418 in a dynamic celebration of creativity, innovation, and collaboration. Experiencing the journey of DBE\u2019s graduating students as they navigate bold paths, reveal deep insights, and showcase groundbreaking work from across the School of Design and the Built Environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Exhibition ran from Friday 5 \u2013 Friday 12 December<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Featuring disciplines across DBE:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Urban &amp; Regional Planning<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Advertising &amp; Design<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Animation &amp; Game Design<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Architecture<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Construction Management<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Design<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Design Innovation &amp; Fabrication<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Digital Experience &amp; Interaction Design<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Environment and Climate Emergency<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fashion Design<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<section\n                class=\"block block--no-indent image-slider\"\n        role=\"complementary\" aria-label=\"Image slider\"\n        data-segment=\"all\"\n        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