MA Design Innovation and Technology

University of Southampton

Our MA Design Innovation and Technology course combines creativity, user-centred design, and technology to explore how design thinking can drive transformation.From studying this course you'll be able to anticipate emerging trends and visualise the future. You'll focus on innovation and making, and have access to excellent resources and facilities for creative experimentation and production. By applying creative problem-solving strategies, you'll respond to complex real-world challenges. As you build your expertise, you'll learn to combine traditional making skills with the latest digital technology and fabrication techniques. You'll craft services and products that are impactful and deeply engaging.Some of the resources and facilities you'll use include:a dedicated maker labdigital fabrication tools (3D printers, laser cutters, CNC machines)SMART design tools for exploring AI and roboticsworkshops for traditional craftIn our maker lab spaces you'll work with students from diverse creative and scientific backgrounds to address real-world projects together. You'll also benefit from industry guest speakers, study trips and studio visits.During workshops you'll integrate craft skills, such as woodworking and metalworking, with digital products. Throughout this MA design innovation course, you'll engage with critical debates and contemporary developments. You'll learn about human-centred research methods, strive to understand diverse contexts, and anticipate user behaviour. You’ll also develop skills to engage with the social and ethical responsibilities of design. As well as building an understanding of speculative design, emerging technologies, and their production processes.Completing this MA design innovation course means you'll be in a great position to advance your research with further study or start-up your own business as an innovator or entrepreneur, if you choose. With your knowledge and skills in the design and technology innovation sector, you'll graduate confident in your abilities to create impactful and sustainable solutions.

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