Master of Design

The Master of Design is a taught programme with associated research, and is aimed at developing innovative and strategic leadership for the design and business environment. Students are exposed to a range of design research and innovation methods and practices. The focus is on improving and extending creativity and understanding about the design of products, environments, services and brands within market contexts. This involves user-centred design of products and services and exploring how design thinking and the power of design can deliver new forms of value, experience and competitive advantage for business, and environmental sustainability.

WHAT THIS QUALIFICATION COVERS
Students undertake research based papers in design innovation, technology and entrepreneurship, branding strategy and sustainability design, which culminates in an industry based design project.
Example of design projects:
• Business Design Innovation in the Luxury Lingerie and
Accessories Retail Market
• Business Start-up, Systems and Strategies in the Metaverse and their Application in Web 3D
• User-Centred Design Processes in Modular Furniture Design and Development
• User Experience Innovation: Design and Development of an Online Bridal Magazine Using Web 2.0 Technology
• Brand Extension: The Design and Development of Exquisite Girls Fashion Adornment through Emotional Experience
• Spectator Experience: A Human-Centred Study of Stadium Innovations

FOR MORE DETAILED INFORMATION ABOUT PAPERS ASSOCIATED WITH THIS QUALIFICATION, VISIT WW.AUTARTDESIGN.AC.NZ

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
• Branding strategist
• Business consultant creative industries
• Design management
• Fashion design
• Film, web and games
• Human-centred design
• Information design
• Marketing and communications executive
• Product design
• Product development
• Researcher
• Service design
• Television