When we design, we intervene in the world around us, making changes which affect individuals, communities and environments. How can we gain understanding of the world around us in order to design more responsibly and effectively within our complex social and environmental contexts? In this interdisciplinary design module, you will learn how to plan and conduct practical design research to generate useful knowledge and insights to inform and guide both your design projects, and your growth as a designer. This learning should be integrated throughout all your design modules across all years and your careers. It is fundamental to why and how we design and provides you with a foundation on which to build and evolve your own design process.