As part of Professor Lisa Scharoun’s teaching visit to the Faculty of Multimedia, Posts and Telecommunications Institute of Technology (PTIT), from September 14 to 18, 2026, Professor Lisa Scharoun from Queensland University of Technology (QUT) conducted her second class with D25 students in the High-Quality Multimedia Communication Program (CLC). Focusing on visual thinking and symmetry in design, the session introduced students to an approach that uses real-world imagery as a starting point for developing logo design concepts.

In the Basic Graphic Design course, Professor Lisa Scharoun guided students in observing and identifying symmetrical structures in Hanoi’s architecture and everyday surroundings. D25 Multimedia Communication CLC students practiced breaking down lines, shapes, and symmetrical proportions to develop them into visual concepts.

Illustrative image of the lecture on symmetrical structures in Hanoi’s architectural and everyday spaces.

Professor Lisa Scharoun also engaged with and guided students throughout the design practice.

D25 Multimedia Communication CLC students were encouraged to observe familiar forms and balanced proportions found throughout Hanoi, from architectural curves and decorative details to contemporary geometric structures. Working with photographs they had taken themselves, students sketched over the images to identify axes of symmetry, extract key lines, and simplify shapes using design software. Through this process, elements from everyday surroundings were transformed into concise geometric forms and visual symbols, providing a foundation for developing logo concepts.

D25 CLC students practice developing logo concepts from geometric structures and symmetrical elements.

Under Professor Lisa Scharoun’s guidance, students were encouraged to observe familiar forms and balanced structures around Hanoi. They worked with photographs they had taken themselves, identifying lines and axes of symmetry before simplifying the shapes using design software. Step by step, everyday images were transformed into simple geometric forms and visual symbols, which then became the basis for developing logo concepts. The combination of visual instruction, discussion, and hands-on practice created an open learning environment, encouraging students to exchange ideas and progressively refine their designs during the class.

Professor Lisa Scharoun discusses and gives feedback to students as they develop their designs.

Students practice and develop their design ideas during the session.

The Faculty of Multimedia, PTIT, sincerely thanks Professor Lisa Scharoun and Queensland University of Technology (QUT) for their valuable time and knowledge. Her visit has contributed to the ongoing academic cooperation between Posts and Telecommunications Institute of Technology (PTIT) and Queensland University of Technology (QUT), while giving students valuable opportunities to engage with international perspectives and learning approaches. The Faculty looks forward to further strengthening this partnership and creating more opportunities for academic exchange and international learning experiences for faculty members and students.