Studying Design
A degree at the intersection of design, society and technology
Studying in the Department of Design opens up a wide range of opportunities.
Here are the key points at a glance:
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Design-specific expertise combined with strategic skills and an understanding of societal and technological developments
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Interdisciplinary and method-driven project work
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A vibrant design community, supported by events such as Open Idea and our Design Symposium
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A Bachelor of Arts with a focus on digital media, integrating social issues and preparing students to actively shape developments in the creative industries
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A Master of Arts positioned between design and creative leadership, preparing students for transdisciplinary collaboration and the leadership of creative processes
From Methodical Practice to Research-Driven Design
Our study programmes operate at the intersection of design, technology and society. Design is understood as a holistic, knowledge-driven and communicative process that goes far beyond pure form-giving. You learn to combine creative practice with systemic thinking and research-based approaches. In an increasingly complex world, effective communication is essential in order to connect different perspectives, take responsibility and actively shape societal developments.
At the core of our programmes, design is therefore approached as a transdisciplinary practice. Design methods are used to analyse, structure and communicate complex relationships, with the aim of developing sustainable solutions. Through collaboration, shifts in perspective and critical thinking, new approaches emerge that connect diverse viewpoints and actively contribute to societal and technological change.
Graduates of the design degree programmes combine classical design and technical skills with critical thinking. They analyse social contexts and requirements, learn to adopt different positions and use design as both a tool for thinking and for shaping form. This results in artefacts, systems and processes that are conceived responsibly and designed to have long-term impact.
Project-based work and collaborations across various fields of application are a core part of the curriculum. Productions and installations at the Ars Electronica Festival, the Barbican Centre in London or the Poolbar Festival are just a few examples of collaborations in which students gain valuable practical experience, test their own ideas and discover the potential of interdisciplinary cooperation.
If you have any questions about studying with us, please feel free to get in touch.
