School of Design

B.Des. (Hons.) AI in Creative Practice

B.Des. (Hons.) AI in Creative Practice

Artificial Intelligence is redefining the boundaries of creativity, enabling new forms of expression, design, and innovation. The B.Des. (Hons.) The AI in Creative Practice programme is designed to cultivate forward-thinking designers who can seamlessly integrate computational intelligence into creative processes.

The programme explores the convergence of design, data, and intelligent systems, covering areas such as generative design, machine learning applications, creative coding, and AI-driven visualisation. Through immersive, studio-led learning, students engage with advanced tools and methodologies to create adaptive, data-informed design solutions.

With a strong emphasis on experimentation, critical thinking, and ethical AI practices, the programme empowers students to reimagine creative workflows and develop future-ready design interventions. Graduates emerge with a distinctive blend of artistic sensibility and technological fluency, positioned to lead in an increasingly AI-driven creative landscape.

Why Choose This Programme?

The B.Des. (Hons.) AI in Creative Practice programme equips students to redefine creativity by integrating advanced technologies with design thinking. It emphasises generative processes, intelligent systems, and experimental workflows, enabling learners to create innovative, data-driven design solutions aligned with emerging industry paradigms.

Key Highlights:

  • Integration of AI, design, and creative technologies
  • Focus on generative design and intelligent systems.
  • Studio-driven, experimental learning approach
  • Exposure to advanced tools and emerging practices
  • Preparation for future-ready roles in creative industries
  • What You Will Learn

    The curriculum integrates human-centred design with computational creativity, enabling students to explore the intersection of design, data, and intelligent systems. Through hands-on experimentation, learners engage with algorithms, generative processes, and emerging technologies to develop innovative, future-oriented creative solutions.

Areas of Specialisation:

Design thinking and creative coding

Machine learning for designers

Generative art and computational creativity

AI-driven visual communication

Human–AI interaction and ethical frameworks

Data visualisation and storytelling

Creative automation and workflow design

Spatial computing: digital fabrication, AR/VR, and mixed reality

Speculative design and future scenarios

Subjects Covered

  • AI Fundamentals for Design

  • Creative Coding and Generative Design

  • Machine Learning Applications in Design

  • Data Visualisation and Visual Communication

  • Human–AI Interaction and Ethics

  • Computational Creativity

  • AR/VR and Immersive Technologies

  • Digital Fabrication and Prototyping

  • Design Research and Innovation

  • Portfolio Development

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the B.Des. (Hons.) AI in Creative Practice programme is positioned at the intersection of design and advanced technologies, contributing to innovation across media, design, and tech-driven industries. With expertise in AI-led creative processes, they shape next-generation digital experiences and intelligent design systems.

Design Technologist / Computational Designer

Generative Artist / Creative Technologist

UX Designer for Intelligent Systems

Data Visualisation Designer

AI Content Strategist / Experience Designer

Researcher in Creative AI

Entrepreneur in Design-Tech and Emerging Media