89106 Design Research Methods (University of Technology Sydney): rated 3.5/5 overall across 1 review collected on UTS Wall.
89106 is a University of Technology Sydney course taught by the Faculty of Design, Architecture and Building in Design. This page brings together its handbook details and what UTS students say about it.
Review data updated 2026-10-24.
Chinese title: 设计研究方法
Type: Postgraduate subject
Credit points: 6
Subject area: Design
Faculty: Faculty of Design, Architecture and Building
Level: Postgraduate
Handbook year: 2026
This subject equips you with socially-oriented research methods relevant to design practice, enabling you to craft intelligent responses to complex social issues. You'll learn about quasi-ethnographic research history and practice, and conduct field research to inform your design work.
89106 has 1 scored review: overall 3.5/5 (all out of 5; higher difficulty means harder).
Sources: 1 Reddit comment that an AI model judged to be reviewing this course (average would-recommend 3.5/5).
On Reddit: "When I took it I remember it being a little stressful, but only because I had to find a complete stranger to interview for like 20mins. So if you can do that easily you should be okay I think? It’s a good subject for extroverts LOL"
The course panel on UTS Wall shows every review and discussion in full.
Q: Is 89106 worth taking?
A: Averaged over 1 review: overall 3.5/5. Only a few reviews so far, so treat this as a rough guide.
Q: Which faculty teaches 89106, and when is it offered?
A: 89106 is taught by the Faculty of Design, Architecture and Building. Check the official handbook for the current year.
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