Master's in Design in Interaction Design

ArtCenter College of Design has built a legacy of fostering innovation and pushing the boundaries of artistic expression. With a focus on practical, hands-on learning, ArtCenter provides a dynamic environment where students immerse themselves in the creative process, from conceptualization to execution. What sets ArtCenter apart is its commitment to preparing students for real-world challenges. The faculty comprises industry professionals and accomplished artists, ensuring that students receive guidance from experts deeply embedded in their respective fields. The college's programs span a wide range of disciplines, including graphic design, transportation design, and entertainment design, among others. With state-of-the-art facilities and a collaborative atmosphere, ArtCenter empowers students to transform their passion into impactful, visually stunning work, making it a hub for emerging talent in the world of design.

The realms of user experience and user interaction (UX/UI) are at the forefront of today’s digital environments. ArtCenter’s Master of Design in Interaction Design degree prepares design practitioners and interaction designers who are inclusive, ethical and creative. Our human-centered design methodologies equip you with deep knowledge and holistic understanding of digital service, platform and product design, software UX/UI, prototyping, strategic innovation and creative technology development. With a master’s degree in interaction design, you will lead at the intersection of emerging technology, strategic digital systems, and service and product design. You’ll learn from industry professionals in dynamic UX design environments. We apply case studies from many industries—healthcare and automotive design to software, entertainment and technology. You’ll study data visualization and interface design, human-computer interaction and ethical research practices, writing white papers, facing leadership challenges and so much more. Our Immersion Lab and Online Maker Hub provide rigorous, hands-on opportunities to experiment with emerging technologies, develop networks in strategic communications and organizational design, and explore new possibilities within interaction design. We approach interaction design interactively, placing collaboration at the center of your learning. You will use multiple platforms to conduct strategic prototyping with engineers, product managers, investors and collaborators, leading to meaningful products and experiences that positively impact users in your interactive environment.