• Undergraduate Showcase
  • Postgraduate and PhD Spotlight

HW-GDS 2026

Welcome to Heriot-Watt Global Degree Show 2026

Shaped by years of research, resilience and self‑discovery, this is where everything comes together in a celebration of brilliance and creative achievement.

Guided by curiosity and passion, our students have developed ideas that hold personal meaning, pushing boundaries across Interior Architecture and Design, Communication Design, and Fashion, Branding and Promotion. Their final major projects span immersive experiences, crafted objects and industry‑facing, forward‑thinking innovation.

We invite you to explore their work and support the emerging voices shaping the future of creativity.

HW-GDS 2026
School of Textiles and Design
── Dubai Campus

  • Launch

Choose your Path

Two ways to discover the work

Choose how you want to explore the show. Each path offers a distinct way to engage with the student projects, whether you begin with the editorial site or step into the immersive gallery.

Editorial Showcase (Dubai)

Text-based browsing and detailed project information

A curated space where stories, images, and moving work unfold through text, context, narrative, and creative insight. Navigate a structured directory of students and their work: read project descriptions, explore portfolios, and discover the thinking behind each piece in a clear, organised format.

Undergraduate Showcase

Interior Architecture and Design
Communication Design
Fashion Branding and Promotion

Postgraduate and Research Spotlight

Interior Architecture and Design
Design Management
PhD Design

Immersive Gallery (Dubai)

Immersive spatial experience and exhibition design

A curated space where stories, images, and moving work unfold through text, context, narrative, and creative insight. Navigate a structured directory of students and their work: read project descriptions, explore portfolios, and discover the thinking behind each piece in a clear, organised format.

Interior Architecture and Design
Communication Design
Fashion Branding and Promotion

SBC Showcase

Text-based browsing and detailed project information
A curated UK‑based showcase where ideas, imagery, and student work unfold through text, narrative, and creative context. Explore programmes and projects in an organised, editorial format that highlights process, intention, and the thinking behind each piece.
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Questions


Find answers about the show, how to navigate, and what to expect.
How do I switch regions
Use the campus selector at the top of the page to move between the Dubai and SBC (UK) sites. Your choice updates all content instantly.

What’s the difference between the three paths

The Editorial Showcase (Dubai) offers structured, text‑rich browsing.
The Immersive Gallery (Dubai) presents work in a virtual exhibition space.
The SBC Showcase provides an editorial view of UK programmes and projects.

Can I view work from multiple regions

Yes. Switch regions using the campus selector to explore work from both the Dubai and SBC.

How do I contact the school

Use the contact link in the navigation or the footer. The school replies within one working day.

Need more help?

Reach out to us directly for specific questions
Contact

Ruth Uanzekin

Interior Architecture & Design

Mariam Najem

Communication Designer

Sokhida Abduvalieva

Fashion Branding & Promotion

Visit Solar Test Site

Explore the complete test site through an immersive virtual walkthrough designed to give you a real-world experience online.

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Professor Fiona Grant

Executive Dean, School of Textiles and Design

Dr. Mohamed Al Musleh

Head of School, School of Textiles and Design

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