My practice is located at the nexus of art and design - utilising advanced technologies to develop potent human scale projects. My current research involves developing technology augmented jewellery, garments and devices which facilitate intrapersonal and interpersonal understanding. I am presently collaborating with nanotechnologists to develop wearables (augmented jewellery and artefacts) which address the emotional in therapeutic design. I am also engaged in developing a body of projects from nano-engineered materials (aerogel, shape change alloys, magnetic fluid and electroluminescent materials). My research, practice, and teaching are multidisciplinary in nature and my work has been exhibited and presented both locally and globally.

I lecture in Interior Design at RMIT University, Melbourne and continue an active research and design practice. I am actively engaged in developing work, exhibiting, writing, researching and teaching. My background meshes communication theory and spatial investigation with a Masters from SIAL and Bachelor degrees in Communications (1991-1993, University of Canberra) and Interior Design (1999-2002, RMIT).

Leah With Polarise (magnetic liquid work) at Levitas exhibition, March 2009