Escola Universitària ERAM

The ERAM University School, a center affiliated with the University of Girona, is an innovation hub where arts, technology and communication converge. We offer multidisciplinary training that includes Degrees in Audiovisual and Multimedia Communication, Performing Arts, Fashion and Design. Our ecosystem allows students from different creative disciplines to collaborate in a real environment of production and experimentation.

Master in Interaction Design: Where Creativity Meets Research at ERAM (UdG)

ERAM University School (University of Girona) is a premier hub for innovative arts and technology in Catalonia. As the digital economy thrives, our Master in Interaction Design (IxD) offers a unique pathway for those who wish to approach technological innovation through the lenses of creativity, empathy, and critical thinking.

While computer science builds the engines, at ERAM we craft the journey: the emotions and meaning that make technology feel natural. Our curriculum blends high-level design studios, prototyping, and UX methods with a strong humanistic perspective.

Why Study at ERAM?

• Research Excellence: Our program is anchored by the Playful Living Lab. Students work alongside active researchers who contribute to top-tier international conferences in Human-Computer Interaction.
• Unique Creative Ecosystem: Based in a cultural factory, students are surrounded by filmmakers, performers, and designers, fostering a multidisciplinary ethos that is rare in technical programs.
• Strategic Location: Located in Girona, a city renowned for its quality of life and cultural richness, we are perfectly positioned near Barcelona’s vibrant tech hub and global events like Mobile World Congress.

Whether you aim to redefine how AI integrates into daily life or pursue a PhD at a leading international institution, ERAM provides the ideal environment to bridge the gap between human experience and digital systems.

Professional Impact

The impact on the student's professional career is direct and strategic, placing them in a leadership position within the digital economy through three main pillars:

1. High-demand industry roles
   Students will be qualified for key roles such as **Interaction Designer, UX/UI Designer, Creative Technologist, Immersive Experience (XR) Designer**, or Strategic Designer. The demand for these profiles is growing significantly above average, particularly in major tech hubs like Catalonia, which has become one of Europe's major technological centers. Companies increasingly seek professionals who can approach technological innovation through non-technical lenses such as **creativity, empathy, and critical thinking**.
2. Research and investigation capability
   The master’s degree represents a **profound change** in how students understand and create technology. **Beyond learning to "build engines," students will learn to "design the journey," focusing on emotions, clarity, and human meaning**. Graduates will be capable of conducting both academic and industrial research, contributing new knowledge to the sector through design-based methodologies. This advanced training, anchored in the research activity of the **Playful Living Lab**, provides a powerful foundation for applying to competitive PhD programs in leading international institutions.
3. Leadership in innovation
   The program prepares students to understand the functioning of the technological innovation sector and provides them with the **skills to lead research, creation, and evaluation processes**. Graduates will be able to manage **multidisciplinary teams**, lead iterative design processes (such as UX Management), and ensure the ethical and strategic alignment of projects within an organization. This includes the capacity to assign roles, dynamize innovation processes, and communicate complex ideas effectively in both industrial and academic settings.

Ultimately, this master's degree transforms a graduate into an architect of the technological future, someone who not only understands the tools, but also knows how to use them to improve people's lives and the well-being of the planet.

In October 2009, the University School of Arts moved to the Coma Cros Cultural Factory in Salt, a hub of ideas and projects that became the ideal setting to carry out its mission.

With its strategic location, the school benefits from the shared facilities of this facility and takes part in the synergies brought by the various entities and businesses that have set up there.

The Coma Cros Cultural Factory is a municipal cultural facility located in Salt, Girona, and it covers an area of 16,000 square meters to achieve its main goal: to become a reference point in the cultural revitalization of the entire northern region of Catalonia.