Maynooth University Department of Design Innovation
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Maynooth’s Design and Criminology colleagues host workshop for University of Texas
Students from the University of Texas (Longhorns) Visit Maynooth Universities Dr. Threase Finnegan-Kessie (Maynooth University Department of Design Innovation), Dr. Ian Marder (Maynooth University School of Law and Criminology) and Ashleigh Pillay (Maynooth University School of Law and Criminology) as part of the university of Texas Leading with Peace Project.
Date: Wednesday, 14 August 2024
MU students unveil creative projects at Design Show
Student designers at Maynooth University showcased a wide range of innovative projects, designed to address unmet human needs, at Come into Focus, the Product Design and Innovation Degree Show which ran on campus over the bank holiday weekend.
Date: Tuesday, 04 June 2024
Degree Show 2024 BSc Product Design & Innovation opens 31st May until 4th June
Design Innovations 2024 Degree Show celebrating the 4th year students
Date: Thursday, 09 May 2024
Design Innovation students excel in Trulife sponsored competition
Design Innovations PD215 Second year students have been undertaking a live design project collaboration with industry partner, Trulife, as part of their module on Usability, Ergonomics, & Aesthetics in Semester 2. Trulife is an Irish-owned company involved in the development, manufacture, and marketing of niche healthcare products.
Date: Monday, 22 April 2024
Product Design and Innovation Students awarded HSE’s Design on the Frontline Scholarships
The HSE's Spark Innovation Programme is keen to support innovation and change in all forms. The initiative supports young designers who may have an impact on the future of our healthcare system.
Date: Monday, 15 April 2024
MU Design Innovation’s Trevor Vaugh returns to the small screen on RTE’s Big Life Fix
Big Life Fix Returns To RTE One - Wednesday 28th February at 9.35pm - Over the course of a year the show follows the progress of Irish designers, engineers, computer programmers and technology experts. Using the same principles we teach on our BSc Product Design & Innovation and MSc Design Innovation programmes
Date: Friday, 23 February 2024
Ireland’s Action Plan for Designing Better Public Services Launch
Assistant Professor Trevor Vaugh leads the Design team while on secondment to Ireland’s Department of Public Expenditure
Date: Tuesday, 12 December 2023
Design Innovation graduate Jule Loescher wins award for National Disability Authority Universal Design Grand Challenge 2023
Jule Loescher (BSc Product Design graduate 2023) won the award for her Leva App & Buddy in the technology category as well as the Judge's Overall Award
Date: Friday, 20 October 2023
Notable recognition for BSc Product Design & Innovation students and teaching staff in the shortlist for the 2023 Irish Institute of Designers Awards (IDI)
The BSc Product Design & Innovation students and teaching staff in the Department of Design Innovation have achieved a notable recognition in the shortlist for the 2023 Irish Institute of Designers Awards (IDI). Their remarkable work falls under the category of Design Research and Education, as they collaborated with Kildare County Council to enhance the accessibility of shops and streetscapes in Maynooth Town, benefiting business owners and the community.
Date: Wednesday, 18 October 2023
Derbhaile Boyle (BSc Product Design graduate 2022) listed in the Top 5 nationally for the James Dyson Product Design Award
Derbhaile Boyle (BSc Product Design graduate 2022) who designed SNAV, a waterproof earpiece alarm for sea swimmers, has been listed in the Top 5 nationally for the James Dyson Product Design Award.
Date: Wednesday, 11 October 2023