This graduate certificate by coursework takes a practice-led approach to design research and creative thinking. You will develop an understanding of the theory and methodologies of applied design for developing innovative solutions for products, interfaces and services.

You will graduate as a well-rounded design student, having also developed key skills in service design and interaction design along the way. Progression from this course to the Graduate Diploma in Design Strategies and the Master of Design Strategies is available by enrolling in additional units.

• Design strategist
• Design and project manager
• Design studio manager
• Design and innovation strategist
• Digital innovation manager
• Creative thinker and visualiser

Learning Outcomes

• interpret and solve complex problems using design thinking techniques and processes
• develop and review an iterative process of design involving the use of models and prototypes to be able to test and evaluate concepts and solutions to a wide variety of design problems
• integrate design knowledge and ideas to communicate design solutions to specialist and non-specialist audiences.