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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.
Do you notice details about objects, systems, and experiences that could be improved? Think of a surfboard, an avatar, an art show, or a prosthetic leg—all began as ideas in a designer’s head.
The design field is changing fast and needs out-of-the-box thinking and innovation. Design at Victoria University of Wellington is about experimenting, researching, and imagining the future. Here you'll use state-of-the-art technology to design new methods of shaping the world.
Your Design studies might link in with other fields, such as Computer Science, Architecture, Music, Theatre, or Marketing. You’ll broaden your horizons while unlocking your creative potential.
Industry connections
Wellington is a world leader in digital innovation and creative technology. Take advantage of our connections with industry partners such as Weta Digital, Weta Workshop, PikPok, Te Papa, Callaghan Innovation, and Clemenger BBDO. Interact with professional designers and potential employers through internships, guest lectures, and portfolio review days.
Victoria University of Wellington's Design Innovation degree gives you the freedom to develop expertise across a range of design areas. It has enabled me to apply my design skills in several different industries, opening up my career to plenty of opportunities—including a dream job at Lego.
Regan Petrie
Master of Design Innovation graduate
The building blocks of a dream career
Find out how Regan Petrie turned his experience at the School of Design Innovation into a full-time job at Lego.
Take a tour of Design students' work
World-class facilities
Work in studios that encourage curiosity, experimentation, and good professional practice. You'll use state-of-the-art computer labs and have access to 3D printers, laser-cutters, and high-end digital robotic equipment. Develop cutting-edge skills in the cyclorama photo studio and the motion capture studio.
Design inspiration is never far away in Wellington—New Zealand’s creative capital. The School of Design Innovation is in the Cuba Street arts district, where you’ll find a mosaic of galleries, buskers, eccentric cafés, and creative personalities.
After you graduate
You’ll have the practical design skills, creativity, and knowledge needed to excel in highly sought-after design roles. Our successful alumni are leaders in the design industry all over the world.
Disney, Weta, Lego
Some of the world-leading companies where our graduates have forged successful careers.
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