MA Regenerative Design in London United Kingdom | University of the Arts London

Simply sustaining isn't sufficient: The MA in Regenerative Design pushes boundaries, guiding you to evolve your creative approach for a world that embraces more than just humanity. Amidst rapidly escalating climate and biodiversity crises, conventional sustainable design falls short (Wahl). In recent years, eco-conscious design strategies have prioritized resource efficiency (like zero-waste approaches) and minimizing ecological footprints (through less harmful materials or carbon-neutral practices).

Regenerative Design transcends sustainability by actively working to heal and replenish ecosystems damaged by human activity. Whether through industrial farming, urban sprawl, energy generation, manufacturing, or global economic systems, most human activities reflect a worldview that treats nature as mere raw material. Designers shape their visions by selecting and directing transformative materials and processes—all ultimately sourced from our planet, renewable or not. This places significant ecological responsibility on their shoulders. Facing a growing population, endangered species, and impending climate shifts, we must cultivate a restorative ethos. Emerging as a vital field, Regenerative Design weaves together deep ecology (Naess, Capra, Reed), regenerative cultures (Wahl), circular design (Webster, Ellen MacArthur Foundation), autonomous design (Escobar), and planetary health principles to forge creative solutions that revive biodiversity, stabilize climates, and empower communities. Rather than maintaining human-centered systems that erode vital ecosystems, regenerative design surpasses both sustainable and circular models, advocating for holistic coexistence between all species.

Duration: Two years (60 weeks)
Study mode: Extended full-time