In this course, design solutions are developed from briefs that address problems associated with ethical and environmental responsibility typical of applied design in professional practice. Students are encouraged to develop a philosophical approach to their design process and apply their skills to facilitate the resolution of form and fabrication of design solutions. Projects address the multidisciplinary relationships between manufacturing, design and the end user. Students develop skills in analysing and articulating primary and secondary research and communicating this information in both 2D and 3D formats. 3D computer modelling and rendering is introduced and designs are conceived as full-scale prototypes.