MAKE Studios

Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays from @make_studios_hcd ! 🎉🎄🥂 We celebrated in the MAKE way with a fun and festive sip & sketch activity led by our very own Fiona S! Squiggle birds, speed-sketching & sketch bingo accompanied by a couple of bubbly beverages. A huge thank you to our team, clients and partners for joining us on the many adventures of 2025 and we look forward to what comes next in 2026. If you’d like to treat your team to an energising and creative start to the new year, our Drawing for Work workshops are a great place to start: .au/learn/drawing-for-work Wishing you an enjoyable, relaxing and restorative break. 🦞🍍

Our Bite-sized Behaviour Change Activations are back next week, and this time, they’re online! 🚀 After two energising sessions at Queen Vic Market, we’ve already: ✅ Mapped the market system for reusables ✅ Zoomed in on the food truck trial to spot key reuse moments Now it’s time for the final two activations: ✨ Activation 3: Make it Stick✨ We’ll identify behaviour change levers, generate intervention ideas, and prioritise the best ones to test during Siptember at QVM. ✨ Activation 4 Briefing: Test What Works✨ Right after Activation 3, we’ll run a quick briefing to explore Siptember messages and what resonates with different audiences. Both are short, practical, and open to anyone curious about behaviour change and circular solutions. Come help take ideas from theory to action and shape real-world change 🌏 Thanks to our collaborators @make_studios_hcd 🫶 Learn more and sign up through the link in bio!

We just can’t wait for circularity to become the norm! ♻️💚🌱 Thank you for everyone who joined us this morning for the Circular Economy Precinct Launch at the @purposeprecinct in @vicmarket ! It was amazing to be joined by so many champions of change to celebrate this new precinct and to co-create a greener future in the @cityofmelbourne Over the next few months this precinct will be bustling with circular events and initiatives - we hope to see you there! @streatmelbourne @cityofmelbourne @vicmarket @make_studios_hcd @movingfeastvic @b_alternative @purposeprecinct #circulardesign #regenerative #greencity #sustainablecities #reuserevolution #purposedriven #socialenterprise #socialenterpriseaustralia

Big things often start bite-sized Our first Behaviour Change Bite-sized Activation at Queen Vic Market was a hit! Together with @make_studios_hcd and an awesome group of community members, we explored what really drives (or blocks) people from using reusable cups, dishes and containers at the market, thinking at a broader system level Our next stop is digging deeper to uncover the barriers and opportunities for specific audiences to help reusables become the norm. If you’re interested in putting behaviour change theory into action, join us Thurs 7 August, 9–12, at QVM ➔ No experience necessary ➔ Learn, map + co-create ➔ Help set the foundations for behaviour change interventions to reduce waste ➔ Moving Feast Kitchen, Purpose Precinct ➔ Sign-up link in bio #BehaviourChange #ReuseRevolution #QueenVicMarket #Sustainability #LowWasteLiving #BiteSizedBehaviourChange #CircularEconomy #RememberSIPtember

We’re so excited to learn from Dr Kate Barrelle, Chief Impact Officer and co-founder of @streatmelbourne , at our in-person community event, ‘From Theory to Impact: Turning Behaviour Change knowledge into action’ on Wednesday 14 May. Kate's work exemplifies the journey from intention to action. She is a clinical and forensic psychologist specialising in translating behavioural science into measurable, real-world impact. Her behavioural frameworks help practitioners move beyond theoretical understanding to practical application, particularly in complex environments requiring both structured processes and adaptive approaches. At STREAT, Kate leads communities of practice that apply behavioural insights to social enterprise challenges, transforming knowledge into collective action. She specialises in designing measurement systems that capture quantitative outcomes and qualitative behavioural change, ensuring interventions deliver meaningful impact rather than just activities. When not designing behaviour change frameworks, Kate works with Magic, STREAT's therapy dog, demonstrating practical applications of human-animal interaction on engagement and wellbeing. Magic won’t be at Gate 8 on Wednesday, but the on-site STREAT café will be open for all your morning beverage needs! Over the last week, we’ve profiled each of our incredible panellists, so you can start thinking about what you might like to ask them at the event. When you register for free, you can also submit a live challenge for our panel to work through, so you can see how they bring theory to life in a hands-on, collaborative way. Secure your spot via the link in the @make_studios_hcd bio.

Our free, in-person community event, ‘From Theory to Impact: Turning Behaviour Change knowledge into action’ on Wednesday 14 May will feature a panel discussion and a chance to get involved in real behaviour change projects. Our panelist Angela Bliss is a behavioural scientist and designer with over 20 years of experience helping shape products, services and communications for some of Australia’s largest organisations, including NAB, MECCA, The Reece Group, Wesfarmers Health, and the Victorian Departments of Health and Transport. Angela is a leading voice in behavioural design—combining behavioural science with design to drive real-world change. She’s especially passionate about the intersection of behavioural design and emerging tech. MAKE Studios is hosting this event to focus on how to close the gap between learning and doing when it comes to behaviour change. When you register for the event, you can also submit a live challenge for our panel to work through on the day, so you can see how they bring theory to life in a hands-on, collaborative way. Register for free via the link in our bio.

If you’ve collaborated or studied with Michael Trudgeon, you’ll know that turning knowledge into action is central to his practice. Michael is the founder of Crowd Productions, a design studio working in commercial architecture and industrial design. Projects range from national retail roll-outs, cinema complexes, major exhibition installations and commercial product ranges. Michael's work focuses on identifying emerging technological potential and orchestrating prototyping programs to explore opportunities for design innovation. Both in his work at Crowd Productions and as Professor of Design at @rmituniversity , his approach is famous for being fun, fresh and practical, creating a welcoming space for active collaboration and problem solving. Michael will feature as part of our panel at MAKE Studios’ free, in-person community event, ‘From Theory to Impact: Turning Behaviour Change knowledge into action’ at Gate 8, East Melbourne on Wednesday 14 May. This is a free event, but spaces are limited. Register your spot via the link in our bio, and you can share your own challenge with us for the panellists to address.

Our event ‘From Theory to Impact: Turning Behaviour Change knowledge into action’ on Wednesday 14 May, will bring together a panel of behaviour change doers to share their stories and strategies for making change happen. Our expert facilitator for the panel is @make_studios_hcd ’s Director of Innovation, Fiona Meighan. Fiona is a psychologist and innovation leader with over 20 years’ experience in human-centred design, behaviour change, and facilitation. As Director of Innovation at MAKE Studios, she partners with some of Australia’s largest organisations to design better services, shift mindsets, and build cultures that support lasting change. Back in 2018, as the effects of climate change became increasingly clear, Fiona had a realisation that the biggest barrier to meaningful climate action wasn’t a lack of technology but rather it all came down to human behaviour. With this insight, she deepened her work in behaviour change as an enabler in the sustainability and circular space. Fiona also brings expertise in applying behavioural science to other real-world challenges—helping teams translate strategic intent into tangible, people-centred action. Her work spans industries and sectors, from redesigning operating models to embedding new ways of working at scale. In her role as Open Innovator at @streatmelbourne , she continues to explore how social impact, design, and innovation intersect to create positive change for individuals, teams, and communities. Each day this week, we’ll spotlight each of our panelists, so you can start thinking about what you’d like to ask them at the event. When you register for the event, you can also submit a live challenge for our panel to work through on the day, so you can see how they bring theory to life in a hands-on, collaborative way. Register for free to secure your spot now via the link in our bio.

Are you curious about behaviour change? Even if you you've read the books, listened to the podcasts, and done the courses - this event takes things to a practical level by putting your behaviour change knowledge into action. Join us on Wednesday 14 May at Gate 8 in East Melbourne for this free, in-person community event. Our panel of experts are keen to share how they close the gap between learning and doing when it comes to behaviour change. Kate Barrelle – Chief Impact Officer and Co-Founder, @streatmelbourne Angela Bliss – Behavioural Science and Customer Experience leader Michael Trudgeon – Professor of Design, @rmituniversity and Director, Crowd Productions Fiona Meighan – Director of Innovation, @make_studios_hcd and Open Innovator, @streatmelbourne Register via the link in our bio to secure your spot.

Ready to master leftovers, save some money and become a sustainable queen? Join us on tomorrow for a hands-on cooking workshop. Led by low-waste cooking expert Fi Smith @make_studios_hcd & @bettercircles.co , you’ll learn to reduce waste, make the most of your ingredients, and create mouthwatering dishes perfect for entertaining. What more could you ask for your Saturday? 📍Sessions at the Moving Feast Kitchen in the Purpose Precinct, Queen Vic Markets 🕐 2-5pm. Only a few spots left! Head to the link in our bio to secure your spot.

Picture Moving Feast’s paper-thin pastry wrapped around a savory Mexican chicken mix. Delectable. A group rented out our kitchen for the day and left us with some goodies! At Moving Feast, we waste nothing, so Fernando got to work turning it into a delicious filling for our empanadas. This special empanada will be available at the STREAT café in the Purpose Precinct at the Vic Markets. Come on down and taste these masterpieces for yourself! #empanada #sustainibility #zerowastekitchen

Looking to become a master of leftover ingredients and save your money at the same time?! Join us on Saturday, March 1st, for a hands-on cooking workshop, where you’ll learn how to transform food scraps into delicious dishes, ensuring no bite goes to waste! 🌱✨ This workshop is all about gaining a new perspective on what’s left in the fridge. Showing you how to make the most of your ingredients, reduce waste, and create mouthwatering shared dishes perfect for entertaining. Expect a fun, interactive atmosphere with lots of opportunities to mingle, share ideas, and learn practical skills. You’ll leave with fresh inspiration and hands-on techniques you can apply at your next gathering. You will be led by low-waste cooking expert Fi Smith, who is Principal Designer at @make_studios_hcd Studios Melbourne and has recently launched a sustainability podcast @bettercircles.co This workshop is perfect for those who want to make their food go further while making a positive impact! Spaces are limited, so head to the link in our bio to secure your spot. Let’s cook, connect, and create together! ✨ Located at the @purposeprecinct at @vicmarket at the @movingfeastvic Zero Waste Kitchen in collaboration with @streatmelbourne ! Sessions running at 10am-1pm and 2-5pm.