Research groups and centres
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Design Education
Concentrating on research related to the design curriculum and its associated pedagogy.
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Design Ergonomics
Research interests relate to inclusive design, transport and vehicle ergonomics, human modelling, systems ergonomics and design and emotion.
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Design Practice
Comprises a multi-disciplinary group of specialists all of whom bring their disciplines to bear on design and designing.
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Environmental Ergonomics Research Centre
Studying the interaction of people with their physical environments. This can be indoor or outdoor, working or leisure.
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Sustainable Design
Focuses on integrating all issues relating to sustainability into the design of products, services and systems.
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Transport Safety Research Centre
A multi-disciplinary team conducting research into all aspects of road and vehicle safety and road user behaviour.
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User Centred Design
Research into products, services, equipment and environments to ensure they meet the needs of the end users.