Research Strengths

Loughborough Design School has a strong, internationally recognised research community.

Our research strengths are in the areas of safety, digital fabrication, human factors and experience design. All of our research is underpinned by responsible design.

Our world-leading research enables us to discover, explore and develop new ideas, concepts, methods, tools, services and products that contribute to a healthier, safer, more productive, sustainable and equitable world. Annually we attract over £4 million in funding from a wide variety of research councils, governments, charities and businesses enabling us deliver research projects that have real and lasting impact on the world around us.

Research highlights

Breaking the mould

Innovative public bench designs using concrete 3D printing

Reducing blindspots

Understanding Direct & Indirect Driver Vision in Heavy Goods Vehicles

Improving domestic heating controls

Digital Energy Feedback and Control Technology Optimisation (DEFACTO)

Research & Enterprise Magazine

Our Research & Enterprise Magazine highlights the work that we do, illustrates some of our completed projects and explains the different ways that you can engage and work with us.

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If you would like to discuss how we can work together, please contact us.

Areas of research

Each of our projects is initiated by a team of academic and research staff. These staff each belong to a research group akin to their area of specialism. This group provides support and an opportunity to share ideas, resources and issues amongst colleagues who are working in similar areas.