Master in Design

Design is a master's program at Youngsan University in Haeundae-gu, South Korea, taught in English over two years. This discipline covers the principles and practice of visual and product design, including topics such as design theory, user-centered design methods, branding and visual communication, industrial and product design, and the use of digital tools for prototyping and presentation. Students typically build a portfolio of design projects while studying how design decisions affect usability, aesthetics, and commercial success across different industries. Graduates in this field commonly find work as product designers, graphic and brand designers, user experience designers, and design consultants for manufacturing, technology, and creative industry companies. Others move into design education, research roles studying design methodology, or entrepreneurial ventures launching their own design studios or product lines. The skills developed in this discipline, including visual communication and problem-solving through design thinking, also transfer to roles in marketing, advertising, and digital media production. The program admits new students in March and September, and English-medium instruction allows for a mixed international and domestic cohort. Haeundae-gu, known for its coastal setting near Busan, gives students access to a creative and cultural environment that can inform design work grounded in both global trends and Korean aesthetic traditions. Students in the program are typically encouraged to connect design practice with industries relevant to South Korea's manufacturing and technology sectors, building skills applicable to design careers both within the country and internationally.