News in the Faculty of Design and Creative Technologies - Te Ara Auaha

Research award for AUT architect

Sustainable architecture lecturer Dr Priscila Besen received a prestigious award for her research into futureproofing NZ’s heritage buildings.

Te Ataata 2024 - Julie Stephen Chheng

Paris-based designer, illustrator and writer Julie Stephen Chheng is the 2024 Te Ataata artist in residence at AUT.

Climate crisis artwork on show in India

AUT’s Janine Randerson, Rachel Shearer and Stefan Marks head to India to present the audiovisual artwork Ngā Raraunga o te Mākū: the data of moisture.

The road ahead for NZ’s news media

Senior Lecturer Dr Merja Myllylahti delves into the complex relationship between New Zealand’s journalism and global tech giants in new book.

Drug-free hay fever relief developed

A small, drug-free device – called Goodair Nosebuds – is one step closer to consumers thanks to a $1.65 million investment.

News fading from sight on social media

Social media platforms are de-prioritising news content. Dr Merja Myllylahti examines this threat to journalism.

Māori chief inspires fashion student

Ngāti Tūwharetoa design student Tia Tahau’s collection, showcased at AUT’s 2023 Graduate Fashion Show, was inspired by her ancestor Te Rangi Tāhau

Art meets science at AUT

An unlikely collaboration is behind a critically acclaimed artwork by the School of Future Environments’ Clinton Watkins.

Graduate Fashion Show a runway success

Twenty-nine Bachelor of Design students showcased their collections before a 300-strong audience of friends, family, fashion industry and influencers.