Design with purpose. Advice with depth. Advocacy with heart.
Jocelyn Chiew Strategic Design is a Narrm / Melbourne-based consultancy specialising in strategic design solutions at the intersection of government, industry, education and private sectors. The practice focuses on delivering sustainable and enduring built outcomes for diverse communities.
Jocelyn Chiew is a Fellow of both the Australian Institute of Architects and the Australian Institute of Landscape Architects, bringing dual expertise in architecture and landscape architecture to complex urban design challenges.
I offer expert strategic advice and tailored urban design services.
I help project teams, governments and independent organisations to define, roadmap and deliver transformation.
I have a proven track record of walking ambitious plans and delivering award-winning programs and projects at site, precinct and city scales.
I am passionate about unlocking potential through strategic design and collaboration.
Let’s talk about what’s possible.
I provide:
strategic design advice
urban design services
independent design review
tailored mentoring and coaching
I develop, guide and support:
design policy and strategy
project delivery mechanisms and advocacy
feasibility studies, business cases and grant submissions
events, panels and publications
design standards
project briefs and design procurement
My credentials
20 years’ experience in consultancy, government, university and institute roles
Fellow of both the Australian Institute of Architects and Australian Institute of Landscape Architects
Registered Architect, Registered Landscape Architect and Urban Designer with qualifications from the University of Melbourne
Expert Member, State Design Review (Victoria); Member, Gender Equity Victoria Put Her Name On It Reference Group
Formerly Director City Design, City of Melbourne (5 years), Manager Campus Design, Quality and Planning, Monash University (8 years), Sustainable Development Adviser, Monash University (2 years), Senior Urban Designer and Architect, MGS Architects (6 years)
Formerly National and State Councillor, Australian Institute of Architects; Jury Chair Victorian Landscape Architecture Awards; Member International Association of University Architects; Member Property Council of Australia Education Precincts Committee
Interested in collaborating?
Whether you’re after strategic design services or advice, one-on-one career mentoring, or have a writing or speaking opportunity to share, I’d love to help. Please send me a brief message outlining your interest and I’ll be in touch shortly.