Hello, we are
the Rural Design Centre.

A purpose driven, design led organisation.

We spark collaboration among individuals, communities, businesses, researchers and policy-makers using design. Our shared ambition is a future where rural communities lead in innovation, resilience and sustainable growth.

Our mission

Design to collaborate

At Rural Design Centre, collaboration is at the core of our DNA. We believe in the power of collective wisdom, drawing from diverse stakeholders to co-create solutions that resonate with real-world needs.

Our collaborative approach transcends traditional boundaries, uniting communities, businesses, researchers, and authorities under a shared vision. In this unity, we find innovative solutions that might have been overlooked in isolation.

Design to empower

Our goals are about elevating potentials. By crafting solutions that are intuitive and efficient, we hand the tools of progress directly to our communities.

We prioritise the human experience, ensuring our projects resonate with the aspirations of the people they serve. It's not only about creating solutions or systems, but about enabling dreams, fostering talents, and catalysing growth.

Design to transform

Transformation is about envisioning better futures and making them tangible. At the Rural Design Centre, we don't settle for the status quo; we challenge it, seeking innovative pathways to turn aspirations into realities.

Our designs are change agents, igniting shifts in perspectives, systems, and landscapes. We look beyond superficial fixes, diving deep to address root causes and deliver lasting impacts.