Billy Blue College of Design
For over 25 years, Billy Blue College of Design has attracted talented young designers and stand-out educators who live and breathe design.
Graduates who study our interior design courses, branded fashion, communication design or digital media design are in hot demand and loved by industry. As a student you will discover how to use your creativity to generate great ideas and hone your ability. Graduate as a skilled, networked and experienced creative professional ready to take on the world.
What people are saying
I chose Billy Blue because we don't just work with typical lecturers; we actually work with people in the industry.
Studying at Billy Blue has matured my skills as a creative and provided me a great foundation to prepare me for the future.
Billy Blue allows me to share my experiences and knowledge in 3D design while practicing my craft in various gaming, film and TVC projects.
Campus Locations
Industry partners
Billy Blue has strong industry networks so our students get real-world experience before they graduate. All qualifications are industry endorsed and students graduate with strong links to the Australian creative organisations.
When interviewing for positions in the Creative Department at MTV, I have found Billy Blue graduates to be a cut above the rest. With a broad and useful skill set, clear and thorough portfolios and a high level of creative flair, graduates are exceptionally well prepared to enter the industry. Kate Davitt, Creative Services Manager, MTV Networks Australia.
Key Staff
Helmut LueckenhausenPhD, FDIA, FRSA, Executive Dean, Faculty of Design
Helmut is a leading exponent in the field of studio furniture and design for wood and maintains a regular national and international lecture program, including forum, conference and workshop presentations. He was previously Dean of Swinburne University of Technology’s Faculty of Design.
Paul BrafieldHead of Learning and Teaching, Design Faculty
Paul has worked as a broadcast graphic designer and art director for a range of major television networks including TVNZ, CanWest and Sky, and as a freelance designer and consultant on broadcast, film and web projects. He previously worked at Auckland University of Technology (AUT).
Mieke LeppensHead of Branded Fashion Design
Dr Mieke Leppens has 25 years’ experience spanning from haute couture in Paris to design original in Belgium, and fast fashion and brand fashion labels in Australia. She has extensive design teaching expertise right across the board - in private colleges, universities and design studios and holds a PHD.
Michael O’BrienHead of Academic Studies, Interior Design
Michael O'Brien has over 17 years’ experience in the interior design industry and education arena. He has worked for prominent interior design practices both locally and numerous commercial projects including retail, corporate, exhibition, sport and hospitality environments. He was a Senior Interior Designer on London’s New Wembley Stadium.
Jens SchroederHead of Academic Studies,Digital Media Design
A firm believer in the transformative power of digital games, Dr. Jens Schroeder is passionate about everything digital. He also is part of a start-up that explores game-based learning solutions for teaching English to students in developing economies in Asia, South America and Eastern Europe.
Matt LeachHead of Academic Studies,Communication & Graphic Design
Matt has 13 years’ industry experience in visual communication. A Billy Blue graduate himself, he studied and worked under the late Ross Renwick, the founder of Billy Blue. Matt has played a role in design conferences and founded Empty Magazine, an art-design world journal. He also worked with the City of Sydney on a project that explores thinking models and idea generation through real-city applications.
College history
Billy Blue College of Design was born as a tiny design school set up by a small agency to train young creatives to work on client projects. In the first intake, four people were expected to apply - but instead 66 people turned up! And so was born the Billy Blue legend (now owned by Think Education) that has launched the careers of many of Australia’s top designers.
KEY DATES 2014/15
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| 22 Sep - 19 Dec | 22 Dec – 6 Feb |
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| 9 Feb – 1 May | 4 - 22 May |
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| 25 May – 14 Aug | 17 Aug – 4 Sept |