The Innovation School is a leading centre for design teaching that applies Design Innovation to the key issues defining contemporary society. We examine design’s role as a catalyst for positive change, and investigate its potential impact on people and places.

Our students, faculty and researchers adopt a human-centred, research-driven design approach as they explore the “near future” and “next now” in search of actionable innovations. We challenge traditional perceptions of design, and promote new ways of thinking, doing and designing, which we apply in diverse and complex real-world contexts.

Live projects provide opportunities to engage with businesses, communities and the public sector, while workshops and exchange programmes with international partners enhance the Innovation School’s global outlook.

Our postgraduate programmes focus on several areas within the broader field of design innovation. The courses are structured so all students receive the same preliminary teaching before diversifying into their chosen specialism. Our student-led approach ensures a rich and personal experience, supported by a network of staff, peers and industry experts. At our campuses in Glasgow and the Highlands, we create unique environments for learning and cross-disciplinary collaboration that help to nurture ground-breaking design projects and research.