ReCo School of Work

For the next generation of builders, creators and dreamers.

For the next generation of builders, creators and dreamers.

ReCo School of Work students and team members participating in a work-learning initiative program

AI-Focused Work-Learning Programs for Design, Marketing and AI Students & Graduates

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UNSW WIL Partner

Partnership with UNSW Art & Design Work Integrated Learning (WIL).

UPenn, Cornell, Duke, Berkeley

Through University of Sydney Study Abroad.

12+ Projects Delivered

By 30+ students in 3 years, including ReCo’s flagship event, ReCo LIVE.

Words from Alumni

“ReCo is doing genuinely interesting work at the intersection of AI and marketing. What stood out to me was how much trust Danling puts in us, giving us real projects that shape a business. It’s exciting to learn how AI is being woven into everything from content creation to client outreach.”

Nia Jikia

Cornell University (USA)

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Information Science

"My experience at ReCo has been incredibly rewarding. I really appreciated the supportive and collaborative team culture, which made it easy to share ideas, learn from others, and enjoy the creative process. ReCo showed me that a positive and relaxed working environment can bring out the best in people and lead to genuinely creative ideas."

Yu Wang (Daisy)

University of New South Wales

Master of Design

"ReCo is an amazing place to learn and grow because of the range of projects you work on in such a small amount of time. Learning strategy, marketing and client communication all in one was an amazing experience. I would consider Danling a mentor to me who has been critical in guiding my later career too. I am immensely grateful for the opportunities I had at ReCo and look back on my time so fondly."

Noah Kirby

University of York (UK)

BSc Economics with year abroad (Hons)

"Being part of ReCo LIVE 2025 was a real highlight. It was fast-paced, creative and exciting, bringing together emerging technology and AI with thoughtful conversations about the future of the industry. I’m very grateful to have had the opportunity to work alongside Danling Xiao. I came away from ReCo with new skills and perspectives, but most of all with a renewed sense of what’s possible when technology, creativity and human thinking come together."

Mary Walker

DH Heidenheim (Germany)

Bachelor of Business Administration

"ReCo gave me the opportunity to work on real-world projects and see how AI can be used across technology, business, design, and marketing. It also helped me understand how businesses can adapt as AI changes the way people search and work."

Eishi Sano

Monash University

Master of Information Technology

“ReCo to me isn't just a small creative design studio, it's an open space for marketing, design, and IT engineers to work together, share ideas, and mix different strategies to make things work and grow the business. I've picked up so many new AI tools. AI is only going to keep growing, so learning how to actually use it well in real work projects has been such a valuable experience for me.”

Blair Chheang

La Trobe University

Bachelor of Business

"My internship at ReCo was a valuable opportunity to apply my design skills in a real professional environment while exploring the possibilities of AI-assisted workflows, digital content and social media strategy. The team gave me the trust and flexibility to experiment with new ideas, and their guidance helped me become more confident, adaptable and thoughtful in the way I approach design and technology."

Holiday Wang

UNSW

Master of Design

"If you're considering an internship in design, ReCo is genuinely one of the most supportive places to grow. The team culture is warm and collaborative, mentorship is hands-on and generous with time, and you'll come away with real skills and a lot of confidence in your own design thinking. I couldn't have asked for a better place to start."

Tsai-Hsuan Wu (Ashley)

UNSW

Bachelor in Industrial Design

"Danling has been an incredibly supportive mentor from the very beginning, always encouraging everyone to get involved in new initiatives and bring their ideas to the table. ReCo’s interactive and well-organised work culture made it easy to collaborate, experiment, and think creatively. I truly enjoyed being part of such an inspiring team."

Akshata Iyer

UNSW

Master of Design

Programs

We currently offer two programs. Both are designed for one thing: to help you learn by doing, at the fastest possible speed.

30-Day AI Internship-Learning Accelerator

Open to all students, both Australian and international students. Online & Remote.

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WIL Program: UNSW & University of Sydney

For UNSW and USyd students only. Students must be enrolled with UNSW Art & Design WIL or USyd Study Abroad Program.

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Projects Co-Created by
Past Students

Building Custom AI to Solve the Food Waste Problem for Radish Events

Radish Events

Resilient Sydney: Rebranding a Global Initiative with 33 Sydney Local Councils

Resilient Sydney

Candice Mattiske, Content Creative Group Lead, Canva, at ReCo LIVE 2025.

Using AI to Build a Thought Leadership Event in 7 weeks: ReCo LIVE 2025

ReCo Project

Viral Content Creation: Turning Everyday Objects Into Viral Instagram Content for Mundane Matters

ReCo Project

Wasteland Art Installation: Turning Marine Debris Into a Sustainability Story | ReCo

City of Sydney (Art & About) · Wasteland

Luxury Travel Marketing: Digital Audit & Ongoing Advisory for Basalt Orange

Basalt

Crafted Liberation by RK Collective: Digital storytelling through website and social media

RK Collective

ReCo team standing in front of the Circular Sydney T-shirt exhibition window, with sustainably made T-shirts on display

Building an AI-Assisted Thought Leadership Library for Circular Sydney

ReCo Projects supported by City of Sydney

A mum with a baby receiving a container from a delivery person

How Reco Refill Used Social Signalling to Drive Adoption of Sustainable Living

ReCo Project

A diagram on blurry background showcases ReCo's agentic AI content system

Building an Agentic AI Content System to Streamline Research-Led Content Production

ReCo Project

Cultural Branding: Transforming Flyover from a Cult Chai Bar to an Indian Cuisine Icon

Flyover

Leila Jeffreys website homepage showing a carousel of bird photography

Bridging Art and the Digital Space: Website Strategy & Design for Leila Jeffreys

Leila Jeffreys

City of Sydney: Brand Systems, Campaign Roll-Out & Community Engagement

City of Sydney

Redesigning a Clinic's Website and Content System: 12x ROI in 3 months

Sun Health Clinic

Image showing user journey mapping and personas

From Research to Launch: Designing a Corporate Catering Innovation Pilot

Confidential

Bayer Australia: Millions of Live Streams on Cross-Border Event Activation

Bayer Australia (via Sussex Australasia)

Shipping an AI-Ready Website in 3 weeks Using Claude & Framer

ReCo Project

Projects Co-Created by
Past Students

Building Custom AI to Solve the Food Waste Problem for Radish Events

Radish Events

Resilient Sydney: Rebranding a Global Initiative with 33 Sydney Local Councils

Resilient Sydney

Candice Mattiske, Content Creative Group Lead, Canva, at ReCo LIVE 2025.

Using AI to Build a Thought Leadership Event in 7 weeks: ReCo LIVE 2025

ReCo Project

Viral Content Creation: Turning Everyday Objects Into Viral Instagram Content for Mundane Matters

ReCo Project

Wasteland Art Installation: Turning Marine Debris Into a Sustainability Story | ReCo

City of Sydney (Art & About) · Wasteland

Luxury Travel Marketing: Digital Audit & Ongoing Advisory for Basalt Orange

Basalt

Crafted Liberation by RK Collective: Digital storytelling through website and social media

RK Collective

ReCo team standing in front of the Circular Sydney T-shirt exhibition window, with sustainably made T-shirts on display

Building an AI-Assisted Thought Leadership Library for Circular Sydney

ReCo Projects supported by City of Sydney

A mum with a baby receiving a container from a delivery person

How Reco Refill Used Social Signalling to Drive Adoption of Sustainable Living

ReCo Project

A diagram on blurry background showcases ReCo's agentic AI content system

Building an Agentic AI Content System to Streamline Research-Led Content Production

ReCo Project

Cultural Branding: Transforming Flyover from a Cult Chai Bar to an Indian Cuisine Icon

Flyover

Leila Jeffreys website homepage showing a carousel of bird photography

Bridging Art and the Digital Space: Website Strategy & Design for Leila Jeffreys

Leila Jeffreys

City of Sydney: Brand Systems, Campaign Roll-Out & Community Engagement

City of Sydney

Redesigning a Clinic's Website and Content System: 12x ROI in 3 months

Sun Health Clinic

Image showing user journey mapping and personas

From Research to Launch: Designing a Corporate Catering Innovation Pilot

Confidential

Bayer Australia: Millions of Live Streams on Cross-Border Event Activation

Bayer Australia (via Sussex Australasia)

Shipping an AI-Ready Website in 3 weeks Using Claude & Framer

ReCo Project

Projects Co-Created by
Past Students

Building Custom AI to Solve the Food Waste Problem for Radish Events

Radish Events

Resilient Sydney: Rebranding a Global Initiative with 33 Sydney Local Councils

Resilient Sydney

Candice Mattiske, Content Creative Group Lead, Canva, at ReCo LIVE 2025.

Using AI to Build a Thought Leadership Event in 7 weeks: ReCo LIVE 2025

ReCo Project

Viral Content Creation: Turning Everyday Objects Into Viral Instagram Content for Mundane Matters

ReCo Project

Wasteland Art Installation: Turning Marine Debris Into a Sustainability Story | ReCo

City of Sydney (Art & About) · Wasteland

Luxury Travel Marketing: Digital Audit & Ongoing Advisory for Basalt Orange

Basalt

Crafted Liberation by RK Collective: Digital storytelling through website and social media

RK Collective

ReCo team standing in front of the Circular Sydney T-shirt exhibition window, with sustainably made T-shirts on display

Building an AI-Assisted Thought Leadership Library for Circular Sydney

ReCo Projects supported by City of Sydney

A mum with a baby receiving a container from a delivery person

How Reco Refill Used Social Signalling to Drive Adoption of Sustainable Living

ReCo Project

A diagram on blurry background showcases ReCo's agentic AI content system

Building an Agentic AI Content System to Streamline Research-Led Content Production

ReCo Project

Cultural Branding: Transforming Flyover from a Cult Chai Bar to an Indian Cuisine Icon

Flyover

Leila Jeffreys website homepage showing a carousel of bird photography

Bridging Art and the Digital Space: Website Strategy & Design for Leila Jeffreys

Leila Jeffreys

City of Sydney: Brand Systems, Campaign Roll-Out & Community Engagement

City of Sydney

Redesigning a Clinic's Website and Content System: 12x ROI in 3 months

Sun Health Clinic

Image showing user journey mapping and personas

From Research to Launch: Designing a Corporate Catering Innovation Pilot

Confidential

Bayer Australia: Millions of Live Streams on Cross-Border Event Activation

Bayer Australia (via Sussex Australasia)

Shipping an AI-Ready Website in 3 weeks Using Claude & Framer

ReCo Project

Life at ReCo

Cohorts, studio days and the occasional cake. Moments from our work-learning program in Sydney.

Three people in the ReCo Rosebery studio lounge, one kneeling on the grey rug and one seated in a black armchair, with a cat nearby and framed artwork on the wall.
Students gathered around a long wooden table sharing takeaway food boxes in a UNSW Art & Design studio with a blue timber ceiling and stained-glass window.
Group selfie of about nine smiling ReCo students and staff crowded together indoors, several making peace signs, on the final day of Term 2.
Design mentor Robyn standing and talking with the ReCo team, who are seated around a table with open laptops in the studio.
Three people smiling around a wooden table at an outdoor cafe, with paper cups and a number 20 table marker, at Holiday's farewell lunch.
ReCo team members seated around a low table with laptops and plates of lamington cake in a sunlit studio room.
Four people posing together on a balcony with autumn trees behind them, one making a peace sign, celebrating Holiday's last day.
Group photo of the ReCo interns gathered around a table with a laptop, smiling towards the camera in the studio.
Six people seated around a long wooden table in a brick-walled restaurant at night, smiling at the camera.
A large group seated around a white boardroom table with laptops, notebooks and sticky notes, in a room lined with display cabinets and framed pictures.
Several people leaning over a studio bench to photograph pastries in an open box with their phones, beside a tall arched window.
Six people gathered around a long pale table in a cafe hung with dried flowers, one waving at the camera.
A group in conversation along a long pink table under pink neon lights, in a restaurant with concrete columns and breeze-block walls.
A grey-and-cream cat standing on a laptop sleeve on a wooden table, with someone smiling behind and sunlight coming through tall windows.
Three people talking in a sunlit living room, seated on a leather sofa and an armchair beside floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking trees.
Two people working at a table with laptops and water bottles, one making a peace sign, with a cat on a side table and a park view through the window.
Three people working on laptops in outdoor chairs on a sunny balcony, beside a whiteboard, with trees and a park behind.
Four people around a long wooden table with laptops and pastries in a studio, two waving at the camera, a clothing rack behind them.
Four people smiling around a table of shared noodle and rice bowls, beneath a vintage Fanta sign.
A laptop screen showing a four-person video call, with a webcam clipped to the top of the screen.
Someone working at a laptop across a long white desk under a warm orange wall, with cables, a hard drive and sticky notes in the foreground.
Group selfie of six people smiling in the office, in front of a white brick wall.
Four people around a low table with a chalkboard sign reading "you can just Do Things", a plant and a bowl of fruit and snacks.
A person standing on a white cyclorama in a photography studio beside a softbox light, a stool and a small table.
Two people making peace signs in a metal-clad lift, carrying bags.
Two people setting up a DSLR on a tripod over a white-clothed table with glassware, in a bright living room.
Four people washing up and clearing dishes in a home kitchen, one making a peace sign, one smiling close to the camera.
Two people at a table with laptops and a large hand-drawn storyboard, a cat standing on the table beside them.
Someone smiling at a cafe table with a raspberry-topped pavlova on a plate in front of them.

Next Accelerator Intake:
November 2026, 10 Positions Only

Contact us to schedule a personalised consultation.

Next Accelerator Intake:
November 2026, 10 Positions Only

Contact us to schedule a personalised consultation.

Next Accelerator Intake:
November 2026, 10 Positions Only

Contact us to schedule a personalised consultation.

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