Design Innovation

Loughborough University
Undergraduate PhD Full-time 3 Years ArtFashion, textiles, and jewelleryGraphic designProduct design

About this course

The research agenda of the Institute for Design Innovation builds on the idea that design enables innovation through positive change in the context of users, organisations, ecosystems and society.

The Institute for Design Innovation is currently engaged in research with a focus on the use and application of design knowledge, skills and approaches in various contexts.

The Institute for Design Innovation welcomes explorative research proposals with novel methodologies and creative approaches to the grey areas of design research and is currently engaged in research with a focus on the use and application of design knowledge, skills and approaches in various contexts.

The Institute's aim is to create a vibrant, enthusiastic, and forward-thinking community, where world-leading academics and talented students work closely together to research world leading inventions. Through pursuing one of our postgraduate research programmes, research students will have the opportunity to work with top researchers and industry leaders and gain first-hand experience of real-life problem solving.

Study Options

This course is available in 2 study options:

Part-time

Duration: 6 Years

Qualification: PhD

Location: Loughborough

Full-time Shown above

Duration: 3 Years

Qualification: PhD

Location: Loughborough

Career Prospects

Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

2141 Web design professionals
3422 Clothing, fashion and accessories designers
2142 Graphic and multimedia designers
3421 Interior designers
3411 Artists
3429 Design occupations

Course Details

Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
2025
Academic Year
2025
Campus / Location
Loughborough
Scheme
Undergraduate
Subjects
Art, Fashion, textiles, and jewellery, Graphic design, Product design