Course summary

Design research is part of a dynamic and supportive environment within a vibrant community of world-class research. Design research integrates practice and theory within a dynamic and supportive environment. It connects across disciplines and research initiatives to support doctoral study within a vibrant community of world-class research. The range of subjects possible is vast and includes but is not limited to:

• Design anthropology

• Design history and theory

• Methodological development

• Design informatics

• Design for healthcare and wellbeing

• Design management

• Craft studies

• Service design

• Design for change (transition and transformation)

• Cultural and heritage studies

• Sustainability and the circular economy

• Design Cultures

• Design and Digital Media

• Animation

• Fashion

• Film and television

• Glass

• Graphic design

• Illustration

• Jewellery

• Performance costume

• Product design

• Screen studies (film and animation)

• Silversmithing

• Textiles