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

Hey big spenders

AUT construction professor John Tookey on what foreign investors really want from the government's Infrastructure Investment Summit.

What is a ‘tradwife’?

When a MAFs reality show bride said her goal was to “serve” her man, she was reflecting a growing trend in western culture, called tradwife lifestyle.

Who is Oscar winner Sean Baker?

Director Sean Baker made history this week by winning four Academy Awards in the same night for the same film - Anora.

AUT designed Woo-Laces now on sale

Forget boring shoelaces, meet the Woo-lace. Created by AUT student Jacob Smith, the award-winning Woo-lace makes an ideal stocking filler.

Evolving industry prompts degree revamp

Refreshed Master of Communication Studies degree provides fresh challenges to meet the needs of a diverse, rapidly changing industry.

AUT Professor awarded 2024 Thomson Medal

Professor Sergei Gulyaev has been awarded the 2024 Thomson Medal by the Royal Society Te Apārangi.

More areas of NZ becoming news deserts

With 14 community newspapers set to close, research suggests this could leave citizens struggling for community information and feeling more isolated.

AUT wins at Lexus Design Awards 2024

Last week at the 2024 annual Lexus Design Awards, third-year AUT industrial design students Daniel Brink and Deanna Griffin won first and second place.

New looks hit runway at AUT fashion show

From barn jackets to boho chic, more than 20 AUT graduating fashion students showcased their designs on the runway this Saturday.

AUT wins advertising capstone challenge

Two teams of advertising and brand creativity students took out the winning and highly commended places at the 2024 Advertising Capstone Challenge.