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The purpose and nature of the School of Design, as compiled by the Council for University Chartering and School Corporation when the Kyushu Institute of Design was established in 1968, is as follows:

１．In order to make appropriate use of general technology in life, there is a need to integrate science, which is the basis of technology, and art, which is the freest expression of the human spirit, and to plan the course of technology and study the design of its functions based on the overall spirit of these two fields.

２．The organization of modern society has become more complex. As a result, the scope of work that university graduates will be involved in has expanded. Also, there is a growing demand for designers with the knowledge and artistic sensibilities that span the humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences, in addition to traditional designers. As such, we need to respond to this demand.

At the time of its establishment, the technology was probably associated with heavy industry. As time changes, it is associated with the current information and communication technology. Even though the design has taken a broader meaning, and graduation from graduate schools has become common, our purpose does not become obsolete with time. It has been more than 20 years since we merged with Kyushu University. These objectives and the philosophy of "humanization of technology" remain essential as the only School of Design and Graduate School of Design in the comprehensive university.

At the same time, we need to be sensitive to the changes in the social environment surrounding us. Hence, five new courses in the School of Design were launched in 2020 due to the reorganization. Furthermore, in 2022, the Graduate School of Design launched six new courses. These are the expression of our convinced will to actively expand the scope of design from "mono" to "koto" and into the realm of envisioning the future while preserving the good traditions of the past.

To those who are interested in joining us at the School of Design and the Graduate School of Design

Our faculty members have widely diverse specializations, each of whom is working hard to sharpen their expertise. The range of the faculty is so broad that it goes beyond what is called "interdisciplinary." This allows the School of Design and the Graduate School of Design to offer a variety of highly specialized courses and many project-based courses that integrate a wide range of fields.

We encourage students to study across various disciplines and sometimes deepen their understanding in a particular field. Also, please try to integrate the different disciplines with broad perspectives as a driving force. Through these processes, the student, more than anyone else, will be able to take on the challenge of exploring new areas and becoming a world class designer who creates new value. The faculty members will do their best to support you in this endeavor.

We look forward to seeing you at the small but profound Ohashi Campus, where "design" originated and is accumulated.