Robots were the spookiest this Halloween
How robots are edging into spooky territory was profiled at the University's first-ever Nerdfest this Halloween.
Design
The study of Design combines an understanding of human needs and desires, forming creative solutions, prototyping and developing artefacts and evaluating their impact and effectiveness in society.
Study Design at Waikato
Communication Design
Communication Design is concerned with visually communicating messages and ideas across multiple media platforms. As a communication designer, you will work to combine type and image to attract an audience's attention and deliver your client's messages.
Industrial Design
Industrial designers shape the world we live in by designing the products we use every day, from items as simple as a toothbrush, through to those as intricate as an aeroplane.
Interface Design
In a fast-paced ever changing world, Interface Design puts designers at the intersection of design and code. You will help users to navigate the sometimes complex digital world with ease through Interface Design.
Media Design
Media Design combines elements of design, screen and media studies within a single major. Use your design skills to create content for multi-media platforms such as 2D and 3D animation, film and video production, and motion graphics.
Our research
Learn more about the research conducted at and by the members of the Department of Design.
Meet our Design staff
Meet the talented team who bring passion, expertise, and innovation to the Department of Design.
Picturing a better future for children with ADHD
PhD student Hazel Burroughs is designing picture books for children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) to enhance their reading engagement. Hazel completed a Bachelor and Master of Design before commencing her PhD.
Meet some of our Design students
News
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Ngā Tohu Toi Hau Awards celebrate tauira Māori excellence
The academic excellence and contributions to university life of tauira Māori were recognised at the University’s prestigious Ngā Tohu Toi Hau Awards recently.
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What can the US teach NZ about gun control? More than you might expect
The current inquest into the worshippers killed in the Christchurch mosque attacks has been examining gun laws at the time of the 2019 atrocities, and how lax controls helped the terrorist acquire his weapons.
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Research exploring how Kiwi kids understand and use Māori loanwords
Study set to uncover how English-speaking primary school pupils are incorporating Māori loanwords into their everyday language.
Contact the School of Computing and Mathematical Sciences
Physical Address
School of Computing & Mathematical Sciences
Ground Floor, FG-Block Gate 8, The University of Waikato, Hillcrest Road, Hamilton New Zealand
Postal Address
The University of Waikato
Private Bag 3105, Hamilton 3240, New Zealand.
Courier Address
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Gate 3a, 209 Silverdale Road, Hillcrest, Hamilton 3216, New Zealand.