Master of Design
Evidence-Based Design and Design Research
The Master of Design (MDes) is a emphasizes systematic approaches for applying research methods to study, define, propose, prototype, and evaluate design projects that respond creatively to complex & open challenges. We prepare our students to take leadership roles in their work after graduation.
The Master of Design (MDes) program is an accredited, multidisciplinary STEM experience with a curriculum that is rooted in evidence-based design and design research.
The MDes program exists across multiple fields of design, including User-Experience (UX), Communication, Industrial, and Fashion Design. Students from multidisciplinary backgrounds develop systematic solutions to complex problems through rigorous research protocols, research methods for exploration, validation in the design process, and dissemination of research. MDes is considered a “terminal” degree in the United States, necessary for teaching positions at the college level.
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I chose the MDes Program at DAAP at the University of Cincinnati because of its strong reputation and dedication to interdisciplinary collaboration as an integral part of design research. The program’s curriculum and opportunities to learn across disciplines align with my interest in exploring how design impacts the way we work with data and share impact.
Brianna Dzuricsko, 1st Year MDes
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The University of Cincinnati’s Master of Design program features an multidisciplinary experience and a proven curriculum. Interested in learning more? Request more information today!
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