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Awards & Nominations

Awards & Nominations

The Design Kids


TDK Awards 2023


I am incredibly grateful to be included in the top 30 lecturers in the Design Kids (TDK) Awards 2023. I want to express my heartfelt gratitude to all of my previous students who nominated me for this honour. Each day, I am inspired by the incredible talent and brilliance of my students, which fuels my passion for my work. The vibrant and inclusive exchange we have is rooted in community, fostering a sense of belonging and growth for all.

Awarded SoDA (Swinburne of Design and Architecture)


Teaching Excellence Awards 2023.


Awarded November 2023


Recognition for the implementation of the Design Mindset Method and innovative teaching practices showcases a remarkable blend of creativity, imagination, and innovation. By introducing cutting-edge teaching strategies that foster critical thinking and encourage creative problem-solving, empowering students to confidently overcome obstacles while cultivating an inclusive environment that nurtures learning. Leveraging interactive technologies further enhances my goal of creating meaningful social connections for students to flourish even more. An student-teacher centric inclusive classroom.

Swinburne Online Certificate Teaching Excellence 2022.


Web Design


Teaching Period 3 2022


Improved SFU from 3.22 to 9.7

Improved SFT from 3.22 to 9.6


By implementing the Design Mindset Method into an online classroom environment.

Ocean Shores Art Expo 2010


Category: digital art 2nd prize

2006 Planet Ark Postcard Competition Winner


Postcards, fridge magnets, and new paper adverts distributed across Australia.

© Kylie Burns Oct 2023 > Co-designed with Georgia Backs

© Kylie Burns Oct 2023 > Co-designed with Georgia Backs

© Kylie Burns Oct 2023 > Co-designed with Georgia Backs