The standard time to degree programme in designkrefeld is 3 semesters. The curriculum of our Master's degree programme is designed to provide skills to successfully implement a Master's project, develop a reflective position in design and successfully apply it in design practice.

Semester 1 I Reflection

Through a "constructive uncertainty" in the first semester, we support you in finding your own design perspective. The module "Human Sciences" introduces aspects of how design can relate to social issues. In many discourses we deepen the "design development" and "-observation" and thus train the ability to reflect.
In the "individual advanced course" you can deepen the design specializations relevant to you - whether social design, typography or UX design.

Semester 2 I Professionalization

Our "Professionalization" offerings teach opportunities and techniques for becoming successful in practical design applications. In "Strategy and Future Research" you will learn to identify trends and initiate innovations.
In the third module, you will begin planning your master's thesis and learn to focus your strengths, divide the project into meaningful work steps, and communicate in an understandable way.

3rd semester I Master's thesis

The 3rd semester is almost entirely devoted to the master's thesis. Your thesis advisor will coach you through to a successful degree. In "Communication and Presentation" you will learn how to convincingly present the thesis in conclusion.

Modules

1st semester I Search & Find

• Individual advanced course I Choice of specialisation from: Illustration, Editorial Design, Typography, UX Design, Printmaking, Porcelain Design, Ceramic Design, Glass Design, Experimental Object Design, Experimental Space Design, Social Design, Design Perspectives, Theory as Practice, CAD Practice, Rapid Prototyping.
• Design Development
• Humanities I Choice of specialisation from: Philosophy, Psychology, Ethics
• Design thinking I topic identification and conceptualization, design consideration

2nd semester I Making

• Professionalization I Design and project management, innovation techniques and business start-up, scientific work, master perspectives, business English
• Strategy I Design strategy, marketing, futurology
• Project I Design and concretization

3rd semester I Mediation and presentation

• Master's thesis
• Communication and Presentation