A future focused career
Learn to tackle real-world complex problems using design thinking and be at the forefront of emerging technologies and creative applications. Designers work across a range of industries including manufacturing, retail, trade or develop processes and services for information technology, health and finance sectors.
What is design?
Design plays a crucial role in enhancing the quality of work and our lives. It contributes to the social and economic benefits of industry and community and helps drives innovation. Design links creativity and innovation and technology through human-centred design thinking.
At QUT we are driven by the mission of 'Change by Design'. We transform ideas into tangible artifacts, images, spaces, interactions and processes and empower you to design and create the future you want to see.
Why study design?
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World-class facilities
Make use of our studios, computer labs, equipment loan centre, and Digifab (digital fabrication) facilities.
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Solve real-world problems
Our design courses are embedded with real-world briefs direct from industry. Our research addresses challenges at the nexus of design, technology, creativity, place, and health.
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Collaboration
Design is an area where you can be curious, creative, and collaborative. You’ll go beyond the boundaries of a traditional classroom and work with peers across different study areas to find solutions in different industries such as health, transport, retail and technology.
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Expert teaching staff
Learn from teaching staff who are active in their fields and are ready to share their insights. QUT teaching staff research alongside major institutions and bring their wealth of knowledge back into the classroom.
Industry connections
Address real industry briefs and form valuable connections with local and international organisations.
Here are some of the organisations and brands our students regularly work with.
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Design alumni
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Wesley Ng
Wesley is an award-winning designer and entrepreneur, who cofounded CASETiFY, the world third-largest customisable tech accessories and lifestyle company.
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Dylan Sheppard
After completing an internship at the BMW group in Munich, Dylan now leads the design team at idealworks, a BMW Group spinoff.
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Reba Brammer
Reba built a career as an innovative footwear designer for global apparel and sportswear brands like Acne Studios, Nike, and Jimmy Choo.
BMW Group + QUT Design Academy
Lead by QUT Design Lab, Chief Investigator Dr Rafael Gomez, the BMW Group + QUT Design Academy is a Global Partnership with a mission to strengthen and expand BMW Group and QUT’s partnership through three bespoke programs; Internships, Research and Special Projects.
The vision is to create a hub that focuses on Fostering Design Excellence, Exploring Knowledge Horizons and Advancing Cutting-Edge Technologies. They aspire to position design and creativity as an unparalleled and indispensable skillset for the world's best organisations.
About the School of Design
Explore the sustainability-focused, multidisciplinary school that our students and researchers are a part of.
About the faculty
Discover more about the Faculty of Creative Industries, Education and Social Justice.
News
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Improving social inclusion for battler citizens of Townsville
QUT researchers have collaborated with a local software solutions company on a community and participatory design initiative to address social isolation and loneliness in socially disadvantaged communities in Townsville.
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Elite ambitions: QUT sports scholarships launched for 2024
Ten QUT student-athletes, including archer Patrick Willis and sport climber Clea Hall (both pictured above), have been awarded $10,000 QUT-Australian Institute of Sport Scholarships to help them pursue their sport and education ambitions in 2024.
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QUT students take the fast track with BMW internships
The long-standing relationship between QUT and leading global car and motorcycle manufacturer BMW Group and its subsidiaries continues to provide life-changing opportunities for engineering and design students.