This exhibition, curated and designed by Master of Communication Design students at Nightingale Brunswick East (and lead by Dr Fayen D’Evie), explores the role of independent publishers and publications in supporting creative communities of practice in Melbourne. Students will research and interpret the history of independent publications in Melbourne, and curate a series of talks by contemporary practitioners about opportunities and challenges of independent publishing. This exhibition foregrounds the RMIT Design Archives Journal issue on independent publications, which will be published in June 2025.
About the Venue
Nightingale Housing is a not-for-profit housing provider based in Melbourne, Australia, committed to delivering socially, financially, and environmentally sustainable homes. Founded by a group of architects in 2014, Nightingale challenges conventional property development by prioritising people and the planet over profit. Their projects focus on community living, energy efficiency, and long-term affordability—offering a replicable model for equitable urban housing. With shared spaces, fossil-fuel-free design, and inclusive housing allocation, Nightingale represents a bold reimagining of how we live together in cities.
Collaborators
Dr. Fayen Ke-Xiao d'EvieLecturer
Dr. Noel WaiteProgramme Manager
Jinjing Yang
Julia Zhao
Lijun Wang
Maria Povadora
Mille Almsig
Nichola Audrey
Raven Liu
Shafa Rizkiya Raihan
Sonali Sunil Mirpuri
Tzu-Ning Yen
Xiaoteng Hu
Yijia Gao
Yiming Wei
Yiyuan Peng
Yue Xiang
Yuexin Qiu
Yumeng Liu
Yuyang Zhang