Excellence in the arts: celebrating our Class of 2025 artists and designers

We are delighted to congratulate 2025 Visual Communication Design student Moses Abdelmalak, who has been selected for the VCE Season of Excellence – Top Designs Exhibition, to be held at the Melbourne Museum from Saturday 11 April to Sunday 26 July.

Moses’s folio showcases two outstanding design responses that address complex real-world problems within the Environmental and Interactive Experiences design fields.

The first design explores how visual communication can be used to create an inviting and culturally sensitive refugee support centre. The proposed building is designed to foster trust, provide emotional and practical support, and create a strong sense of belonging for vulnerable communities. Central to this concept is the aim of breaking down social barriers and challenging negative stereotypes surrounding refugees. The design reflects values of inclusion, equality and compassion, while prioritising functionality to ensure the space offers shelter, warmth and immediate support. Shared facilities such as communal kitchens, gardens, cultural exhibition areas and multi-purpose event spaces encourage meaningful interaction between refugees and the wider community, promoting mutual respect and understanding.

The second design focusses on digital interface and interaction design, proposing an app that supports refugees as they navigate new environments. The app is designed to foster a sense of belonging while offering emotional support and practical assistance through inclusive and user-centred UX design. In addition to guiding refugees to available resources, the app also educates the wider Australian community about the challenges faced by refugees, helping to build empathy and awareness. It further serves to promote the support hub and communicate the services available.

Across both projects, Moses demonstrated exceptional skills in 3D architectural rendering, model making and UX interface design. His selection for Top Designs is a significant achievement and a testament to his creativity, technical ability and thoughtful approach to socially responsible design.

We congratulate Moses on this outstanding accomplishment

Nikki Llewellen
Visual Communication Design Teacher

Spotlight on Carey IB Visual Arts at Annual Victorian IB Visual Arts Exhibition

The upcoming annual Victorian International Baccalaureate Visual Arts Exhibition will once again highlight a selection of Year 12 IB artworks selected from Carey’s Class of 2025 featuring a highly creative range of two and three-dimensional artworks. The following students are congratulated on having artworks selected for this year’s exhibition: Monte Lubel, Caitlin Nguyen, Willem Nguyen, Amelie Sachinidis, Claire Zhao and Angel Zhong.

The exhibition opens on Thursday 12 February and runs until Sunday 8 March at the Glen Eira City Council Gallery (Corner of Glen Eira and Hawthorn Roads, Caulfield).

Ruth McDonald
IB Visual Arts Teacher