Centres & labs

The Big Anxiety Research Centre is a unique transdisciplinary enterprise, dedicated to transforming thinking and practice in mental health through creative collaboration and cultural innovation.

The UNSW Centre for Interactive Cinema (iCinema) explores new forms of virtual and physical interactivity. Create next-generation applications with us today.

The Interactive Media Lab researches emerging media technologies and their application in creative work. We aim to inspire a new generation of creative thinkers. 

Our Creative Robotics Lab focuses on research in Assisted Technologies, Culture and Technology, and Human Futures. We create a nurturing experimental environment that promotes interactivity in physical spaces. 

Expanded Perception & Interaction Centre (EPICentre) is a shared UNSW research centre located at the UNSW School of Art & Design. The EPICentre represents the next generation of design thinkers, and it’s our commitment to solve some of the world’s most challenging problems. 

3D Visualisation Aesthetics Laboratory is an award-winning, multi-disciplinary research lab that specialises in 3D computer graphics. Our research explores the application of creative practice, technical innovation and immersive platforms to new data visualisation challenges.

Drawing is an important tool in the communication of ideas, and we research theories, practices, methods, and processes across many disciplines - visual thinking through drawing is an essential cognitive skill for the future.