Azərbaycan Dövlət
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About the department

The Department of Design has been in operation since 1999, offering academic programs in Design at the bachelor’s level and Design and Technical Aesthetics at the master’s level.

The primary objective of the department is to cultivate highly skilled professionals with refined artistic sensibilities, global perspectives, and creative expertise. Through the rigorous academic curriculum, students acquire the necessary competencies to address complex design challenges effectively.

The undergraduate curriculum encompasses 68 courses, all of which are supported by structured syllabi and comprehensive instructional materials. To facilitate an advanced learning environment, students have access to state-of-the-art design studios and creative workshops, furnished with modern equipment and materials. Additionally, they are provided with graphic tablets to enhance their proficiency in design software. The curriculum is meticulously structured to foster students’ creative capacities while equipping them with contemporary design methodologies and a profound understanding of graphic composition. Under the mentorship of distinguished faculty members, students develop expertise in modern design principles, and their creative projects, reflecting a diverse array of concepts, have been successfully showcased in numerous exhibitions.

At the master’s level, the department provides extensive academic guidance, assisting graduate students in selecting research topics, defining appropriate research methodologies, and developing scholarly expertise in the field of design.

The department’s core mission is to educate highly qualified, competitive specialists with practical competencies that align with the evolving demands of the labor market and international standards. By integrating theoretical knowledge with applied learning, the department prepares students to contribute meaningfully to the field of design on both national and international scales.

Faculty members actively engage in scholarly research, authoring textbooks and methodological resources while contributing to esteemed academic journals and presenting their findings at international conferences. Their research endeavors are integral to the academic discourse in design studies, reinforcing the department’s commitment to academic excellence.

The department maintains close collaborations with leading design firms and organizations within Azerbaijan, ensuring that both faculty and students remain at the forefront of contemporary trends and industry innovations:

• Research initiatives focus on the effective application of design principles in various industries, aligning production processes with modern aesthetic and functional standards;

 • The department actively engages with companies specializing in fashion, advertising, interior design, and furniture production, fostering direct industry collaboration;

 • Research outcomes are utilized to conduct comprehensive technological assessments of locally manufactured products, identifying areas for enhancement and recommending strategic improvements based on empirical findings;

• Throughout the academic year, faculty members maintain continuous engagement with key industry stakeholders, organizing meetings with technical professionals to facilitate the exchange of knowledge and innovation.

Faculty-led research plays a pivotal role in advancing product quality through the integration of cutting-edge design elements into locally manufactured goods, significantly contributing to both theoretical advancements and practical applications in the field of design.

The department maintains extensive academic partnerships with leading international institutions, including Gazi University in Ankara, Ege University in Izmir, Pamukkale University in Denizli, Uludağ University in Bursa, Moscow State University of Design and Technology, and Kyiv National University of Technologies and Design. Additionally, the department collaborates with the Azerbaijan Fashion Association, GILTEX, Baku Design Center, Venera Group, Zaferoğlu İnşaat, Baku Academy Center, My Design Concept, and the Azerbaijan State Academic Opera and Ballet Theater. These partnerships serve to enhance academic and practical training opportunities for students while fostering innovation and cross-disciplinary exchange in the field of design.

Specialization

050306 – Design (by fields)

Fields of Study

• Graphic Design
• Industrial Design
• Environmental Design
• Fashion Design

Main publications:

• Construction of products made of leather (“Chashioghlu” E., “Maarif” publishing house, Azerbaijan Republic, 1996 (textbook)).
• The principles of modeling and construction of clothes (B., ASEU publishing house 2004 (textbook)).
• Organization of customs expertise (G., AANE publishing house 2004 (textbook)).
• Projecting of sewing factories (BSU publishing house B., 2008 (training aids)).
• Construction of clothes with ALS (printing-house of AMU, B., 2009 textbook (I-part), textbook).
• Design advertisement (Translation of textbook from Russian language, B., ASEU, 2010).
  

  
  International publications

  Articles on SCOPUS AND Web of Science platform:

  • Analysis of the operation of traverse mechanisms with scattering devices with the use of ASN //Man-Made Textiles in India, Feb2019, Vol. 47 İssue 2, p 43-48
  • Design of Supply Chain Strategy as a Tool for the Development of the Country’s Economy // International Journal of Supply Chain Management (Vol. 9, No. 2) April 2020, p. 706-713. 
  • Классификация тканей с переменной плотностью в зависимости от раппорта плотности по утку // Известия высших учебных заведений-Технология текстильной промышленности jurnalı №5 (383) 2021. 5.
  • Economic dynamics of design in the context of international experience // Академічний огляд. 203-215, №2 (57), 2022   *file:///C:/Users/USER/Downloads/AcadRev_2_57_2022%20(1).pdf *https://acadrev.duan.edu.ua/images/PDF/2022/2/abstracts2022-2/17.pdf
  • Design and aesthetics of sociocultural space: a philosophical analysis p.166-177, 12(1), 2022
  • Architectural and planning development of the transport structure in baku agglomeration system New Design Ideas Vol.7, No.1, 2023, pp.111-132 
  • Economic dynamics of design in the context of international experience ISSN 2074-5354 (print), ISSN 2522-9745 (online). АКАДЕМІЧНИЙ ОГЛЯД. 2022. № 2 (57) UDC 339.9, DOI: 10.32342/2074-5354-2022-2-57-16, p. 203-215 
    

    
    Articles on the Research Gate platform:
    

    1. Analisis of errors of profile transformation scale // Technology Audit And Production Reserves, №1/2(33), 2017,48-54. doi:10.15587/2312-8372.2017.93590 AAK Ukraina
    2. Design as a Factor in the Development of a Country’s // Research in World Economy (Vol. 12, No. 1, Special Issue) January 3, 2021. p. 82-93.

    https://www.semanticscholar.org/paper/Design-as-a-Factor-in-the-Development-ofa-Economy-Nasimi-Saleh/dd1235d61af3fabcbb41de3094745914ffce0788

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The  Academic Staff:

• PhD in Ph., Assist. Prof. Gasimova Elfane Nasimi (Head of department) (0.5)
• Can.of Arch. Assoc.Prof., Aghamaliyeva Yegana Charkaz
• Ph.D. in art studies, assoc.prof. Novruzova Mehriban Gazanfar (0,5)
• PhD in Study of A. Assoc.Prof. Mammadova Lale Hamlet (0,5) (Director of UNEC School of Design)
• Head teacher Dadashova Aida Sahib (0,5)
• Head teacher Isgenderov Anar Huseyn (0.5)
• Head teacher Abdullayeva Shahla Faramaz (0.5)
• Head teacher Aliyev Ali Ismayil (0.5)
• Head teacher Salehzade Gulchohre Saleh
• Head teacher Huseynova Nisekhanim Boyukagha
• Head teacher Aghayeva Ayten Aliagha (0,5) [Secretary of UNEC School of Design]
• Ph.D., Rzayeva Aynur Gahraman
• Teacher Javadzade – Talibova Gunay Afrasiyab
• Teacher Khalilova Arzu Azer
• Teacher Safranova Lydia Andreyevna
• Teacher Sharifli Shahla Valeh
• Teacher Najafli Lala Rahman
• Teacher Gafarova Lala Vasif
• Teacher Namazova Narmina Tahir (0.5)
• Teacher Isayeva Ilaha Sabir (0.5)
• Teacher Yusiphkenan Aytan Elman (0.5)
• Teacher Namazova Narmina Tahir (0.5)
• Teacher Nuriyeva Sevinj Arif
• Teacher Azizova Khanim Parviz (0.5)
• Teacher  Karimova Gunay Etibar (0.5)
• Teacher Shahveladov Sarkhan Azer (0.5)
• Teacher Novruzlu Farida Rufat
• Teacher Bayramova Ulker Veli (0.5)
• Teacher Jabrailova Kamina Jamaleddin (RTD deputy director) (0.5)