Dyson School of Design Engineering

Design Engineering integrates engineering analysis, behavioural insights and creative practices to build better futures.

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About us

The Dyson School of Design Engineering is the newest engineering department at Imperial College London. Our goal is to empower innovators and decision-makers to harness the power of a rigorous and creative discipline that constructs better social and technical systems using new technologies as building blocks.

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Study with us

The Dyson School of Design Engineering offers one programme at undergraduate level (MEng), and five at postgraduate level (MA/MSc/MRes). We also invite applications for research leading to the PhD degree in any of our key focus areas.

Research

Our research tackles complex societal challenges by integrating engineering, behavioural, legal, and ethical insights with creative practices, fostering innovative solutions in products, industrial processes and sociotechnical systems.

Design Engineering

An introduction to Design Engineering

Design engineering is a highly creative discipline that draws on knowledge of manufacturing techniques, product development, technical design and rapid prototyping to bring new innovations to market, and to improve existing products and the processes used for making them.

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Our People

We bring together a dynamic team of visionary designers, engineers, and innovators. From the moment you step into our world-renowned programmes, you'll be guided by pioneers who are shaping the future of design and engineering on a global scale.

Industry

We collaborate closely with industry through placements, partnerships, and our Industry Advisory Board. Our students gain real-world experience, and our alumni frequently go on to launch groundbreaking start-ups, driving innovation across sectors.

Outreach and Engagement

We are committed to outreach and public engagement, bringing design engineering to new audiences. Our work blends cutting-edge technology with human-centered approaches, ensuring that innovation is not only inventive but also inclusive and socially engaged.