Design science & methodology
Methods, evidence and practice-based inquiry.
Research & innovation
Research & innovation at RECEDES
Research and innovation at KENCID connect design, technology, enterprise and society. Through RECEDES (the Research Centre for Design Science), KENCID develops knowledge, tests ideas and works toward practical responses to contemporary challenges.
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Ten research clusters connect disciplines.
RECEDES, the Research Centre for Design Science, sets out a broad interdisciplinary research agenda.
Human experience & universal design
Human factors, ergonomics and accessibility.
Built environment & spatial research
Interiors, housing, public space and spatial behaviour.
Materials, products & manufacturing
Making, materials and production systems.
Mobility & transportation design
Passenger experience, safety and accessible movement.
Digital design & emerging technologies
AI, digital twins, interaction and immersive tools.
Health, wellbeing & environment
Healing, occupational and community settings.
Sustainability, climate & resilience
Circularity, adaptation and resource use.
African design & indigenous knowledge
Cultural knowledge, materials and contemporary practice.
Design, economy & society
Entrepreneurship, policy and social innovation.
Evidence in use
From observation to public knowledge.
Living labs
RECEDES living labs focus on African contexts, universal design, mobility, materials, digital design, health, sustainability and African design knowledge.
Design Observatory
The Observatory tracks how designed environments, products and services affect quality of life across Africa.
Research outputs
Work can take the form of papers, reports, policy briefs, technical guidance, case studies, datasets, prototypes and open resources.
Research with us
Bring a real question to RECEDES.
Researchers, organisations, government, industry and communities can discuss appropriate research, testing and knowledge partnerships.
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Universal Design & Inclusive Futures
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Practice-oriented learning
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