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

Enter the Woo-Lace

Sneakerhead and AUT Bachelor of Design student Jacob Smith has developed a biodegradable shoelace using strong New Zealand wool.

Could AI create less trustworthy news?

A new study suggests that generative AI could return false or misleading information, causing significant implications for the news industry.

AUT announces Matariki Award winners

AUT announces the winners of Ngā Whakamānawa o Matariki, AUT's Matariki Awards, recognising staff excellence across academic and professional disciplines.

Three AUT tauira behind Matariki art

The free Matariki art resource pack for 2024, commissioned by Pou Māori at AUT, was created by three School of Art & Design tauira.

Lean Construction conference at AUT

New Zealand’s first ever conference of The International Group for Lean Construction takes place at Auckland University of Technology from 1 to 6 July.

Will NZ ban fossil fuel ads?

With the UN chief calling for a ban on fossil fuel advertising globally, are the New Zealand advertising and public relations industries listening?

Type Directors Club award for AUT grad

A typeface exploring her Vietnamese heritage has won AUT graduate Abbey Luong an award at the New York-based organisation’s student competition.

Will NZ Married at First Sight succeed?

Followings the hype around MAFS Australia last season, Dr Rebecca Trelease questions whether the Kiwi version will live up to expectations.

Building better housing for biodiversity

Attempts to solve NZ’s housing crisis by increasing residential density can drive natural habitat and biodiversity loss – but it doesn’t have to.

Shonda Rhimes: the queen of romance

Rebecca Trelease examines the art form behind some of the most beloved romance shows of our time, produced or directed by romance mastermind, Shona Rhimes.