Master of Arts in Interaction Design - 90 ECTS

The goal of the master is to train skilled professionals who work in interdisciplinary design teams and within the most innovative industries and design fields. Students have the opportunity to acquire Human Centred Design methods for the analysis and the solution of design problems and to autonomously practice with research methods. The ability to use existing methods and to develop new ones is one of the main goals of the program: in fact, it qualifies the students for careers in companies at the intersection of innovation and interaction design.

The master’s program is addressed to students with creative talent combined with strong interest in topics and activities concerning the technological, social, and cultural context within which the future will be designed.

The requirement for the acceptance to the Master of Arts in Interaction Design is a bachelor degree in Design (graphic design, industrial design, interior design, media design, web design, etc). Students with a bachelor degree in fields such as architecture, engineering, humanities and fine arts are entitled to apply. Makers and innovators with a background in communication sciences and business management are also welcome to apply. If accepted, they have to obtain extra 10-15 ECTS by attending online courses or courses offered by SUPSI during the program.

Master of Arts SUPSI (90 ECTS)

The educational model of the program focuses on methods and processes to generate innovations. Students have the opportunity to acquire Human Centred Design methods for the analysis and the solution of design problems and to autonomously practice research methods. A pragmatic problem-solving approach to design is applied in a laboratory environment. Peer to peer learning, iterative processes and the rapid prototyping of digital and physical solutions qualify the students to pursue careers in industry, research and design agencies, wherever technological innovation and design meet.

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In order to apply for the program, candidates must fill in and send the application form available on our website with the required documentation attached duly completed. Highly motivated, enthusiastic and talented students are warmly invited to submit their application. In fact, our objective is to form a group of multidisciplinary and international people who can harmoniously work with our lecturers and create an inspiring working atmosphere.