Engagement

DOC applies a ‘Design Thinking’ approach to find solutions to problems that have proved impossible to solve. DOC uses design research methods to explore problems and obtain an in-depth understanding of factors contributing to crime in specific problem situations.

There are a number of ways DOC works with industry. We are dynamic and flexible, the following collaboration options are presented to give a taste of what services we can provide.

COMMISSIONED DESIGN & RESEARCH CONSULTANCIES

DOC undertakes commissioned design and research consultancies. DOC provides product, system, and environmental design services. We have a growing portfolio of custom design products, systems, and environmental design advice.

DOC also provides research consultancies. Using a multidisciplinary approach and deploying cutting edge design research methodologies, DOC can be commissioned to conduct rigorous research.

INDUSTRY SPONSORED RESEARCH SCHOLARSHIPS

At DOC our vision is to be a world leading research centre. DOC aims to be a catalyst in collaborative research and a preferred research partner for industry, business, government and the professions.

DOC has a cross-disciplinary approach involving all areas of design, architecture, urban planning as well as psychology, criminology, and social sciences approaches.

DOC has a research scholarship program that seeks to provide practical innovation to our industry partners.

BENEFITS TO INDUSTRY PARTNERS

Industry to own the IP generated by the research
Industry able to direct research (within the boundaries of a post graduate degree)
Access to cutting edge research
Industry can co-supervise (if eligible)
Potential R&D tax benefits

DIRECT SPONSORSHIP

DOC also welcomes direct sponsorship by industry partners. By directly funding DOC industry partners will consolidate DOC’s fiscal autonomy and guarantee our continued operation as a centre of design excellence.

EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST: (MAs & PhDs)

DOC is seeking expressions of interest from students considering enrolling in a research degree at UTS.

DOC’s current research briefs involve:

The opportunity also exists for successful applicants to potentially undertake casual paid work as a research assistant with our consultancy work, or as a tutor in our popular winter school program.