Design PhD

Design research is part of a dynamic and supportive environment within a vibrant community of world-class research. Design research integrates practice and theory within a dynamic and supportive environment. It connects across disciplines and research initiatives to support doctoral study within a vibrant community of world-class research. The range of subjects possible is vast and includes but is not limited to:<br/><br/><br/>* Design anthropology<br/><br/><br/>* Design history and theory<br/><br/><br/>* Methodological development<br/><br/><br/>* Design informatics<br/><br/><br/>* Design for healthcare and wellbeing<br/><br/><br/>* Design management<br/><br/><br/>* Craft studies<br/><br/><br/>* Service design<br/><br/><br/>* Design for change (transition and transformation)<br/><br/><br/>* Cultural and heritage studies <br/><br/><br/>* Sustainability and the circular economy<br/><br/><br/>* Design Cultures<br/><br/><br/>* Design and Digital Media<br/><br/><br/>You will also be supported through our practice specialisms (in theory or practice) in:<br/><br/><br/>* Animation<br/><br/><br/>* Fashion<br/><br/><br/>* Film and television<br/><br/><br/>* Glass<br/><br/><br/>* Graphic design<br/><br/><br/>* Illustration<br/><br/><br/>* Jewellery<br/><br/><br/>* Performance costume<br/><br/><br/>* Product design<br/><br/><br/>* Screen studies (film and animation)<br/><br/><br/>* Silversmithing<br/><br/><br/>* Textiles<br/><br/><br/>ECA: Edinburgh College of Art