Design Research
Our research helps expand people's horizons through thought-provoking, innovative work across a range of Design specialties. Our lecturers are research-active in Fashion, Communication Design, and Product Design. Our postgraduate Design students embark on a guided research programme as part of their qualification. Sustainability is a common theme through the research of both staff and students.
Postgraduate
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DESIS Otago
Design for Social Innovation and Sustainability
Prof Jane Venis
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Scope (Art & Design)
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