Assoc Prof Arthur De Bono - Researcher Profile

Arthur De Bono

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Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture
Monash University, Caulfield

Biography

Arthur works in the Faculty of Art Design & Architecture at Monash University as the Associate Dean Research, and the Head for the Department of Design.

 

Associate Professor de Bono's research has been in the discipline of industrial design and the majority of activities have been in the form of innovations in designs for major national research corporations and commercial organisations.

As Head of Department, he has implemented a range of degrees that provide students with professional educational outcomes and a sound basis for research and higher-degree studies.

He has served as President of the Victorian Chapter of the Design Institute of Australia (DIA) and co-chaired the Design Research Society's International Research Conference, FUTUREGROUND.

 

Research/Professional activities

Associate Professor de Bono is a Fellow of the Design Institute of Australia

Major applied research projects over the last 10 years include:

Electoral Furniture Systems

Assoc. Professor de Bono was commissioned by a multinational packaging company to investigate alternative concepts to durable electoral furniture systems. The research was supported and reviewed by key Australian electoral bodies.

Design and development of a mass produced semi automated residential window system

Assoc. Professor de Bono was funded by  multinational company to investigate and discover innovative technologies in residential aluminium window design in a semi-automated manufacturing environment.

Case-ready meat packaging systems

Funded by the Meat Research Corporation to investigate and discover innovative case ready retail meat packaging concepts.

 

Qualifications

MASTER OF ARTS
Institution: RMIT
Year awarded: 2005

Publications

Books

Redmond, J.K., De Bono, A. (eds), 2004, Futureground Design Research Society International Conference, vol 2: Proceedings, Monash University, Faculty of Art & Design, Melbourne Vic Australia.

Redmond, J.K., Durling, D., De Bono, A. (eds), 2004, Futureground, Design Research Society International Conference, vol 1: Abstracts; vol 2: full proceedings, Monash University, Faculty of Art & Design, Melbourne Vic Australia.

Conference Proceedings

Coxon, S., Burns, K., De Bono, A., Napper, R., 2011, An examination of three approaches to metro rolling stock design to ameliorate extended dwell times due to passenger growth and associated crowding, Australasian Transport Research Forum 2011 Proceedings, 28/09/2011-30/09/2011, PATREC, Adelaide SA Australia, pp. 1-15.

Coxon, S., Burns, K., De Bono, A., 2011, Design strategies for mitigating the mis-use of on-board communication alarms on suburban trains in Paris, TRB Annual Meeting Compendium of Papers, 23/01/2011-27/01/2011, Transportation Research Board, Washington DC, USA, pp. 1-18.

Coxon, S., Burns, K., De Bono, A., 2010, Design strategies for mitigating passenger door holding behavior on suburban trains in Paris, 2010 ATRF: 33rd Australasian Transport Research Forum, Australian Government: Department of Infrastructure and Transport, Canberra, pp. 1-15.

Diec, J., Coxon, S., De Bono, A., 2010, Designing a public train station shelter to minimise anti-social behaviour and crime in Melbourne's metropolitan rail environment, 2010 ATRF: 33rd Australasian Transport Research Forum, 29 September to 1 October, Bureau of Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Economics; ACT Local Government, Canberra, ACT, pp. 1-17.

Napper, R., De Bono, A., Burns, K., 2010, Reducing variation not function: lessons from applied route bus design research, 2010 ATRF: 33rd Australasian Transport Research Forum, 29 September to 1 October, Bureau of Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Economics/ACT Local Government, Canberra, pp. 1-15.

Coxon, S., Burns, K., De Bono, A., 2010, The implications of saloon design upon suburban train dwell times and service punctuality, Transportation Research Board: 89th Annual Meeting, 10 to 14 January, Transportation Research Board of the National Academies, Washington, DC, pp. 1-10.

Napper, R., De Bono, A., Burns, K.L., Coxon, S.C., 2009, Bus design guidelines: Complementing planning with vehicle design, ATRF 2009 32nd Australasian Transport Research Forum, 29 September 2009 to 1 October 2009, Ministry of Transport, Auckland, New Zealand, pp. 1-11.

Diec, J.V., Coxon, S.C., De Bono, A., 2009, Deterring Anti-social Behaviour and Crime in the Public Train Environment by Design, 'What's Up Doc' iDOC '09: Proceedings of iDOC '09 International Design Out Crime Conference, Design Out Crime Research Centre, Perth, WA, pp. 1-14.

Coxon, S.C., Burns, K.L., De Bono, A., Napper, R., 2009, The effect of suburban train carriage design upon punctuality, ingress and egress occlusion and passenger comfort, ATRF 2009 32nd Australasian Transport Research Forum, 29 September 2009 to 1 October 2009, Australasian Transport Research Forum (ATRF), Auckland, New Zealand, pp. 1-11.

Coxon, S.C., Burns, K.L., De Bono, A., 2008, Can the design of effective public space inform the passenger experience of public transport?, Proceedings of the 31st Australasian Transport Research Forum, 2 October to 3 October 2008, Department of Transport, Melbourne, Vic, pp. 251-262.

Coxon, S.C., Allen, J., De Bono, A., 2007, Collaborative International Project - 'Kitchen of the World', A case study in multi-national groups undertaking design studio activity, Shaping the Future? 9th International Conference on Engineering & Product Design Education, 13-14 September, Hadleys Ltd, Essex, UK, pp. 349-354.

Coxon, S.C., Allen, J.L., De Bono, A., Richardson, M., 2007, Design in the world kitchen - A case study in multi-national collaborative design education, ConnectEd: International Conference on Design Education Sydney 2007, 9-12 July, University of New South Wales, Sydney, NSW, pp. 1-5.

Richardson, M., De Bono, A., 2007, PACE initiative 2006, ConnectEd: International Conference on Design Education Sydney 2007, 9 July 2007 to 12 July 2007, University of New South Wales, Sydney Nsw Australia, pp. 1-7.

Allen, J.L., Coxon, S.C., Richardson, M., De Bono, A., 2007, Public transport design research initiative, ConnectEd: International Conference on Design Education Sydney 2007, 9 July 2007 to 12 July 2007, University of New South Wales, Sydney Nsw Australia, pp. 1-5.

De Bono, A., Kennedy, R., 1997, Alternative Meat Packaging for the Retail Consumer, Packaging Beyond 2000, Melbourne 24-27 March 1997, Ctr. for Packaging, Transportation & Storage, VUT, Melbourne Vic Australia, pp. 285-293.

Other

Napper, R., De Bono, A., Elliott, P., 2011, Bus Styling Concepts, Commissioned commercial design, Melbourne, Australia.

Napper, R., De Bono, A., Coxon, S., 2011, Optimus Project: Product Design Specification, Department of Design, Monash University, Caulfield East, Victoria, pp. 1-230.

CHO, J., De Bono, A., Fulkoski, V., Rose, C.D., 2010, C1-23 Temporary Pattern, Electronic downloadable decoration - video to GM Holden executives, Faculty of Art & Design, Monash University, Melbourne, Vic.

Napper, R., De Bono, A., Mills, M.L., Richardson, M., Currie, G., 2010, Optimus Scoping Project - Report, Department of Design, Faculty of Art and Design, Monash University, Melbourne, Vic, pp. 1-46.

De Bono, A., Fulkoski, V., 2009, C1-23 Temporary Pattern, GM - Holden, Melbourne, Vic.

De Bono, A., 2009, Max Wolff, Designer People, SBS Television, Melbourne.

Curcio, P., De Bono, A., Hillard, P.J., Randall, S.B., Wang, S.J., 2007, Preliminary Review of LHD Operator Canopy, Maintenance Technology Institute, Monash University, Melbourne, Vic, pp. i-12.

Dayawansa, P.H., Curcio, P., Randall, S.B., De Bono, A., Allen, J.L., Coxon, S.C., Hillard, P.J., 2006, Safe Personnel Transport Vehicles for Underground Mining: ACARP Project C14037, Monash University, Melbourne Vic Australia, pp. 7-86.

De Bono, A., Curcio, P., 2006, Underground Crib Room and Fresh Air Change Over Station, Design of Crib Room, Emerald, QLD.

De Bono, A., 2005, Crib Room, Design concepts for an underground coal mine crib room, Monash University.

De Bono, A., Allen, J.L., 2004, Electrolux/Designex collaboration, Curation of design/exhibition, Designex 2004, Sydney.

De Bono, A., 2004, Fibreboard Electoral Equipment (2004 Federal Election Production), design of the cardboard electoral boxes, AMCOR Fibre Packaging.

De Bono, A., 2001, Quantum Window Suite 2001, Australia.

De Bono, A., 2000, Quantum Window Suite 2000.

De Bono, A., 1999, Quantum Window Design, 3AK Robert Hicks, 3AK Radio, Melbourne Vic Australia.

De Bono, A., 1999, Quantum Window Design, ABC Radio 2BL 702, ABC Radio, Sydney NSW Australia.

De Bono, A., 1999, Quantum Window Design, 3LO Breakfast, 3LO Radio, Melbourne Vic Australia.

Bazeley, M., De Bono, A., Wilken, M., 1998, Cardboard Furniture, Victorian Electoral Commision, Melbourne Vic Australia.

Postgraduate Research Supervisions

Current Supervision

Program of Study:
(DOCTORATE BY RESEARCH).
Thesis Title:
A design response to urban passenger train ingress and egress occlusion and its relationship to public space, passenger comfort and utility.
Supervisors:
Napper, R (Main), Currie, G (Associate), De Bono, A (Associate).
Program of Study:
(DOCTORATE BY RESEARCH).
Thesis Title:
Adapting the Second Industrial Revolution, Exploring the Future of the Design Processes for Product.
Supervisors:
De Bono, A (Main).
Program of Study:
(MASTER'S BY RESEARCH).
Thesis Title:
Design discourse in the rail industry.
Supervisors:
Coxon, S (Main), De Bono, A (Joint).
Program of Study:
(DOCTORATE BY RESEARCH).
Thesis Title:
Design the future of public transport.
Supervisors:
Napper, R (Main), De Bono, A (Associate).
Program of Study:
(DOCTORATE BY RESEARCH).
Thesis Title:
Light weight Recreational Vehicle.
Supervisors:
De Bono, A (Main), Armstrong, M (Associate).
Program of Study:
(DOCTORATE BY RESEARCH).
Thesis Title:
The development of a personalised multimedia interface for individuals with dementia.
Supervisors:
De Bono, A (Main), Coxon, S (Associate), O''Connor, D (Associate), Van Der Ploeg, E (Associate).
Program of Study:
(MASTER'S BY RESEARCH).
Thesis Title:
Urban Design Options for an Accessible Tram System in Melbourne- A new vision for Melbourne.
Supervisors:
Coxon, S (Joint-co), De Bono, A (Joint).

Completed Supervision

Student:
Cho, J.
Program of Study:
Temporary Pattern Layering and Peel Off of Decorative Skins. (Masters) 2012.
Supervisors:
De Bono, A (Main), Richardson, M (Associate).
Student:
Coxon, S.
Program of Study:
The Domestic Cooking Appliance: A Fundamental Re-evaluation. (Masters) 2003.
Supervisors:
De Bono, A (Main).
Student:
Diec, J.
Program of Study:
Deterring anti-social behaviour and crime in the public train environment by design. (Masters) 2011.
Supervisors:
Coxon, S (Main), De Bono, A (Associate).
Student:
Farrer, P.
Program of Study:
The investigation, research and conceptual development of a vehicle that would be capable of meeting the general requirements of the agricultural user as well as fulfilling a versatile transport role. (Masters) 2010.
Supervisors:
Allen, J (Joint), De Bono, A (Joint-Co).
Student:
Napper, R.
Program of Study:
Designing route buses: from bespoke to mass customisation. (PHD) 2010.
Supervisors:
Burns, K (Main), Currie, G (Associate), De Bono, A (Associate).
Student:
Smith, R.
Program of Study:
The development of a personnel transporter interior for underground coal mines that improves safety and ergonomics for the user. (Masters) 2011.
Supervisors:
Coxon, S (Joint), De Bono, A (Joint-Co).