The broad aim of this module is to provide an environment for students to apply creative, critical and reflective faculties in relation to real life design solutions. The students work on professional design project from products, systems, services, and interactions in conjunction with external clients, bodies and agencies.

1. Conduct design research to inform design decisions and innovation

2. Incorporatedesign thinking strategies on how research and insights informed design solutions

3. Applying design thinking to iterate, develop, test and refine thedesign solutions.

4. Reflect on the significance of multidisciplinary approaches to problems
5. Present coherent and reflective arguments to support design strategies and decisions
6. Communicate strategically the role and value of design in entrepreneurial and professional contexts

Students will design and create a full multi part 3D CAD project complete with a full suite of production drawings for portfolio.

1. Design and developa production ready product

2. Value engineer every componentto ensure the most economicoutcome

3. Create production and marketing strategy.

This Module will build on the experience the students have already gained through their engagement in the Digital Media for Design suite of modules, allowing them to produce 2D graphics material to industry ready standards and to produce and test user interfaces.

1. Produce industry ready materials for dissemination through print and digital media

2. Use a vector-based wireframetool for designing and prototyping user experiences

3. Carry out low fidelity user testing of digital interfaces

This module concentrates on the value and use of specific research strategies that are determined by studio projects. The emphasis is on positioning the student's design project in the context of contemporary design perspectives and on developing effective research methodologies through the submission of a Research Document that critically charts and evaluates their research path.

1. Generate, collect,collate and communicate primary and secondarysources of data and information
2. Initiate,identify and integrate relevant research methodologies for meaningful design solutions
3. take responsibility for the scheduling and management of research initiatives from inception to fruition
4. determine ways of addressing issues pertaining to function, use, ergonomics, styling and trends in a variety of research-for-design contexts
5. engage effectively in creative decision-making processes andproblem-solving activities in an independent manner

During the course of this module the student-designer, through different elements and activities, engages and applies acquired skills and preferred communication styles and skills to communicate Design-related ideas, perspectives and findings effectively. Central to this is an awareness of the role of team/group work in creating and branding a team design visual identity to a professional standard.

1. Demonstrate ability to communicate effectively with and liaise betweenclients and other stakeholders through a team visual identity.

2. Deliver persuasive presentations of ideas or designs using appropriate media.

3. Identify and apply communication strategies to secure employment in the design-related fieldanddevelop entrepreneurship.

4. Produce professionaldocumentation and content relevant to Design including design briefs, reports and project-specific evaluations.

5. Collaborate in groups/teamsin themaking of decisions, project planning, problem-solving and the facilitation ofothers.

This final module of the honours degree program provides an opportunity for students to apply professional creative and reflective faculties in relation to real design challenges. The students will work to identify critical issues and propose professional near future design solutions to a theme issued by program staff.

1. Identify design issues based on a broad theme by conductinghigh level design research.

2. Correlate, analyse and evalute user-centred information and data to prioritise design specific criteria
3. Determine best practice in working with clients through the different design stages and processes
4. Understanding of commercialawarenessin the context of the design process

5. Communicate strategically the role and value of design in entrepreneurial and professional contexts
6. Present coherent and reflective arguments to support design strategies and decisions

The emphasis in this module is to further enhance research skills that will enable the student to engage with clients, stakeholders and other relevant public bodies through the application of advanced research skills. This will involve setting up client/expert/user testing research strategies. Public engagement will be reinforced through the organisation and structure of a Symposium by the student cohort. This provides a platform for student's research and encourages effective communication skills. Effective writing skills will be further enhanced through the submission of a Research Paper.

1. Initiate, identify and integrate relevant research methodologies for meaningful design solutions.
2. Determine ways of addressing issues pertaining to function,use, ergonomics, sustainability and trends in a variety of research-for-design contexts.
3. Engage effectively in creative decision making processes and problem-solving activities in both group and independent situations.
4. Interact professionally with team members, project contributors and external agencies.
5. Propose solutions to design problems, informed by meaningful and relevant research.

During the course of this module, the student-designer engages and applies, through different elements and activities, essential transferable and soft skills to communicate ideas, perspectives and findings relating to their own design work. Central to the development and promotion of a credible designer profile and presence is the identification, articulation and visualisation of attributes, goals and values pertinent to personal/ career objectives.

1. Disseminateknowledge and applyskills in ways that are relevant topitching design-related expertise and insights and the development of practice.

2. Deliver persuasive presentations of ideas or designs using appropriate media.

3. Identify and apply strategies for securing employment in the design market and/ordeveloping entrepreneurship in a design-related field.

4. Produce professional written documentation and content relevant to the realm of Design includingproject-specific reports and CV/online profile elements.

5. Collaborate with relevantstakeholdersinmakingdecisions on student designeridentity and an emerging designerpractice.

In this module students will create an advanced professional digital C.V and portfolio where they will use design software such as Photoshop, Illustrator, Audacity, Dreamweaver and Wix to produce a digital portfolio and a web presences. The students will be introduced to the technology and software required to create a web presences for the end of year design showcase.

1. Create an personalprofessionallogo and brand for a digital and print portfolio.

2. Use professional digitalsoftware to produce an online digital portfolio.

3. Create an professional digital CV & porfolio which will be use in conjunction with ProfessionalPractice modulefor interviewswhich are organise with employers and to gain future employment as a designer when they graduate.
4. Have the knowledge to produce a digital presencefor the end of year Design Showcase through the use of web and social media.