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Massachusetts College of Art and Design Master of Design: Design Innovation (MDes)
Massachusetts College of Art and Design

Massachusetts College of Art and Design

Master of Design: Design Innovation (MDes)

Boston, USA

Master degree

English

Sep 2025

Key Summary

    About : The Master of Design: Design Innovation (MDes) focuses on enhancing your design skills through innovative practices. The program emphasizes practical application, critical thinking, and collaboration across various disciplines. You'll engage with real-world projects and develop a unique design perspective. The program is structured to adapt to the fast-paced changes in the design industry, preparing you for future challenges.
    Career Outcomes : Graduates can pursue careers in industrial design, product development, and design consultancy. Opportunities may also arise in sectors such as technology, sustainable design, and branding, offering diverse paths for professional growth.

MASTER OF DESIGN: DESIGN INNOVATION(MDES)

Emphasizing four key skill areas (empathy, analysis, contextual understanding, and communication), the curriculum is designed to teach students how to effectively define and solve a problem, and to impart critical leadership skills for mobilizing and motivating teams toward successful outcomes.

Our interdisciplinary approach trains students to identify underlying problems, develop actionable solutions, and make strategic business decisions within the context of real-world economic, social, and environmental challenges.

In addition to its core MassArt faculty, the Design Innovation program hosts a leading group of talented and pioneering professionals each semester as visiting lecturers. Classes are co-taught by design and business professors in a fully integrated, collaborative teaching model.