Research

THE SCHOOL OF DESIGN COMPRISES A DISTINCTIVE, SPECIALIST RESEARCH CULTURE ENCOMPASSING DESIGN HISTORY AND THEORY; DESIGN FOR HEALTH AND CARE; AND RESEARCH IN, ABOUT OR THROUGH CREATIVE PRACTICE, PARTICULARLY IN THE AREAS OF TEXTILE DESIGN AND PRINT CULTURES. TEACHING AT THE SCHOOL IS INFORMED DIRECTLY BY ACTIVE ENGAGEMENT FROM ACADEMIC STAFF IN RESEARCH, CREATIVE PRACTICE AND SCHOLARSHIP.

As well as generating new knowledge and insights about and within the disciplines of contemporary design practice, history and theory, the School of Design researchers contribute to GSA’s cross-cutting interdisciplinary research themes: sustainable environment & economies; cultural landscape and identity; health & care; and history, heritage, archives & collections.

The School of Design is also home to a growing number of doctoral students, all of whom benefit from GSA’s membership in the Scottish Graduate School for Arts & Humanities (SGSAH).

GSA-WIDE EMERGENT RESEARCH STRENGTHS

Sustainable Environment and Economics

History, Heritage, Archives and Collections

Cultural Landscape and Identity

Health and Care

In Focus:

The School of Design has particular strength in the area of Design for Health and Care and Design History, research from which formed the basis of two of GSA’s REF2021 Impact Case Studies.

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