This curriculum outlines key pointers for a progressive
Masters in Design program, fostering deep expertise, adaptability, and
leadership in design practice. It builds from foundational appreciation to
strategic leadership, integrating systems thinking, innovation, and ethics.
Core
Curriculum Key Pointers
- Design
Appreciation & Adoption
Cultivating empathy and integration of design principles into diverse
contexts.
- Design
Thought & Adaptation
Evolving design methodologies to respond to dynamic challenges.
- Research
for Design
Rigorous inquiry methods tailored to design innovation and
problem-solving.
- Contextual
Mindfulness
Awareness of cultural, environmental, and societal influences on design.
- Conceptual
Liberty
Encouraging bold, unconstrained ideation and boundary-pushing creativity.
- Visualisation
& Demonstration Skills
Mastering tools for communicating complex ideas through visuals and
prototypes.
- Intent
Clarity
Defining purpose-driven design outcomes with precision and focus.
- Artefact/Product
Service System Design
Holistic development of tangible products, services, and integrated
systems.
- Action
Inclusive Thought & Design
Participatory processes that embed stakeholder agency from ideation to
implementation.
- Negotiate
Design Requirements over Business Goals
Balancing creative integrity with commercial viability and strategic
alignment.
- Innovation/Technology
& Social
Bridging tech with socially responsible outcomes.
- Strategy
& Presentation
Formulating design strategies and pitching them effectively to
stakeholders.
- Creatives
Management
Leading teams of creatives through collaborative workflows and resource
optimization.
- Design
Leadership
Guiding organizations and projects toward design-centered transformation.
- Design
Ethics & Policy Framing
Embedding moral frameworks and influencing policy for sustainable design
practices.