This course explores the intersection of AI, creativity, and interaction design, moving beyond the hype to uncover meaningful applications. Students will be challenged to rethink human-AI collaboration, and use machine intelligence to design future products, interfaces, and experiences. Through hands-on prototyping and experimentation, we will explore new interaction models, synthetic perception, and AI-driven design processes.

‍

This course explores the fusion of digital and physical spaces to create interactive and engaging environments. It focuses on designing for extended reality (XR), blending augmented and mixed realities to transform navigation, storytelling, and human interaction. Through hands-on prototyping and real-world experimentation, students will develop new ways to enhance and redefine immersive experiences.

Design has the power to shape not just human experiences but entire ecosystems. This course challenges conventional approaches by moving beyond human-centred design to consider the broader impact of technology and behaviour on ecological and social systems. Through behavioural science, ethical AI, and systems thinking, participants will learn how to create solutions that drive meaningful, regenerative change.

The future is uncertain, but design can help us navigate and shape what’s ahead. This course introduces a hands-on approach to future casting—using trend analysis, strategic foresight, scenario planning, and speculative design to anticipate and respond to emerging social, technological, and ecological shifts. Participants will learn how to design within a context of uncertainty, embracing complexity to create more resilient, forward-thinking solutions.