Design Innovation

The research agenda of the Institute for Design Innovation programme from Loughborough
University builds on the idea that design enables innovation through positive change in the context of users, organisations, ecosystems and society.

Key Features

The Institute for Design Innovation Design Innovation programme from  Loughborough University Loughborough University is currently engaged in research with a focus on the use and application of design knowledge, skills and approaches in various contexts.

The Institute for Design Innovation welcomes explorative research proposals with novel methodologies and creative approaches to the grey areas of design research and is currently engaged in research with a focus on the use and application of design knowledge, skills and approaches in various contexts.

The Institute’s aim is to create a vibrant, enthusiastic, and forward-thinking community, where world-leading academics and talented students work closely together to research world leading inventions. Through pursuing one of our postgraduate research programmes, research students will have the opportunity to work with top researchers and industry leaders and gain first-hand experience of real-life problem solving..

Research areas:

• Futures 

• Cultures

• Praxis