Art and design news

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.

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 winners at Best Awards 2024

This year at the 2024 Best Awards, staff and students achieved an incredible 48 pins, surpassing AUT’s record performance from last year.

Can a $5 T-shirt ever be ethical?

Everyone loves a deal, but can a $5 t-shirt ever be ethical? Probably not, says Lisa McEwan, AUT senior lecturer in design for sustainability and fashion.

AUT students redesign St Paul Street

The semi-permanent street upgrade, opening late next month, was designed by postgraduate students in collaboration with Auckland Council.

AUT finalists at Best Awards 2024

This year’s Best Awards finalist list features 77 AUT student projects.

Visual Arts RELAY at Te Uru Gallery

RELAY, a multi-disciplinary, durational exhibition at Te Uru Waitākere Contemporary Gallery, opens Saturday 17 August.

Hollywood film technology now at AUT

AUT’s virtual production studio is open now, with technology used to create shows like The Mandalorian- now in the hands of today’s students.

Enter the Woo-Lace

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