Digital Design Futures

Specialist facilities We offer a wide range of facilities at the School of Design to ensure that you can maximize your time here. Our immersive technology lab (XLAB) is equipped with an impressive array of resources that are available for your project development. The lab provides standalone VR/MR headsets, allowing you to create and test various XR prototypes. Additionally, we have advanced research facilities such as an eye-tracking measurement system with mobile glasses, which enables us to understand how users interact with your design solutions. Our EEG (electroencephalography) equipment helps us study user interactions within the VR environment.

Furthermore, our lighting and colour lab is equipped with state-of-the-art tools for color measurement and communication, allowing exploration of color's role in the design and retail industry, as well as the impact of light on health and well-being. To support your idea development, we have a laser cutting and 3D printing workshop available.

In addition to these facilities, the School provides various forms of support to enhance your student experience and prepare you for the professional world. This includes access to dedicated software, comprehensive technical induction programs, free LinkedIn Learning tutorials, and the opportunity to engage with visiting speakers who are renowned figures from industry or other institutions around the world.