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Design does more than shape our material culture and social interactions. It interrogates the status quo and probes the pathways of culture from our ancient origins through to our emerging future.
Our research expertise and focus on design innovation means we can give you an edge in your design career. Industry collaboration and research opportunities at the School of Design Innovation can take you into unexpected roles both nationally and internationally.

Design
Aspire to be a leader in the vital and growing fields of design. Learn to see the nuances of good design and become a creative virtuoso—gaining the skills and knowledge you need to be a successful designer.
Find out moreAvailable subjects
- Animation and Visual Effects
- Communication Design
- Design for Social Innovation
- Design Technology
- Environmental Design
- Fashion Design Technology
- Game Design
- Industrial Design
- Interaction Design
- Media Design
- User Experience Design
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Bachelor of Design Innovation
BDI
3 years
360 points
Te Aro, Wellington
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Bachelor of Environment and Society
BEnvSoc
3 years
360 points
Kelburn, Wellington
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Graduate Diploma in Design Innovation
GDipDI
2-3 trimesters of full-time study. Or normally 4 trimesters for part-time domestic students.
120 points
Te Aro, Wellington
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Graduate Diploma in Design Innovation
GDipDI
Duration: 2-3 trimesters of full-time study. Or normally 4 trimesters for part-time domestic students.
Points: 120
Type: Coursework
Schedule: Lectures and studio-based research
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Master of Design
MDes
Duration: 12 months of full-time study
Points: 120
Type: Research
Schedule: Self-directed with some supervision
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Master of Design Innovation
MDI
Duration: 4 trimesters of full-time study
Points: 180
Type: Coursework and significant research
Schedule: Self-directed with some supervision
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Master of Fine Arts (Creative Practice)
MFA(CP)
Duration: 3 trimesters of full-time study
Points: 180
Type: Coursework, internship, and creative project
Schedule: Lectures and self-directed study
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Master of User Experience Design
MUxD
Duration: 3 trimesters of full-time study
Points: 180
Type: Coursework and industry project
Schedule: Daytime lectures
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Master of Design Technology
MDT
Duration: 3 trimesters of full-time study
Points: 180
Type: Coursework, project work, practicum
Schedule: Daytime lectures
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Doctor of Philosophy
PhD
Duration: Minimum 3 years full-time study, or at least 6 years if studied part time
Points: 360
Type: Research
Schedule: Self-directed research
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Download the handbook
Find out more about your study options in our Bachelor of Design Innovation handbook.
Get the handbookStudent showcase
See a showcase of the impressive range of work done by students across the different year levels from the Te Wāhanga Waihanga-Hoahoa—Wellington Faculty of Architecture and Design Innovation.
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First step—Te kuhunga ki te ara poutama
If you're starting your first year studying Architecture or Design, we have heaps of helpful information to get you on your way.
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Game Design
Game Design introduces students to the key concepts of game design and to exploring varied skills of game development.
Find out moreFuture designers
Show off your creativity with a community of up-and-coming designers at secondary schools across New Zealand.
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Interaction Design
Studying Interaction Design, you’ll learn how to create physical and digital systems and interfaces that improve aspects of human life.
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Keep up to date with the latest news and research developments from the School of Design Innovation.
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PhD research in Design Innovation
Read about our latest PhD research in Design Innovation.
Find out moreMADE—Manufacturing our Future
Delve into exciting and unexpected applications of cutting-edge 3D printing technologies from the Industrial Design Programme’s thought provoking MADE research stream.
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