Design for Interaction and Extended Reality Istituto Europeo Di Design (IED)

Overview

The Master in Design for Interaction and Extended Experience s, taught in English, offers comprehensive training in interaction design and immersive experiences by integrating the latest technological advancements from a critical and creative perspective. Taking into account the impact of technology on design practice, the programme explores the creation of narratives, products, and services for various fields such as artistic installations, video games, or physical and digital environments. To achieve this, you will learn to integrate tools such as virtual, augmented, and extended reality, generative artificial intelligence, digital fabrication, videomapping, or sound design, among others. The development of projects in collaboration with companies, the creation of a solid professional portfolio, and research on the future impact of the discipline are distinctive aspects of this proposal.

Methodology

The curriculum of  Design for Interaction and Extended Reality programme delivered at  Istituto Europeo Di Design (IED)  is designed to foster a comprehensive set of skills covering competency in design, production experience, and leadership in interactive projects. To achieve this, it is divided into five modules: Fundamentals of Interaction Design and Immersive Experiences Design Process and Methodology Design Practice and Experimentation New Frontiers and Projects From an interdisciplinary perspective, it emphasizes experiential learning and encourages creativity through practice and prototyping in laboratories and workshops, accessible even outside of class hours under expert supervision. Throughout your journey, you will undertake four projects plus a Master's Thesis based on a real client brief. This strong practical component is reinforced with workshops and masterclasses conducted by industry professionals.

Who is this for?

Creators interested in designing interactive experiences, such as graduates in Design or professionals in this discipline, with interests in AI, technology, UX/UI, interaction, immersive, and multidisciplinary projects. Other profiles with a suitable portfolio for the master's programme will also be considered.

Why choose it?

An exceptional combination of theoretical and practical knowledge to lead a constantly evolving field. This master's programme promotes curiosity, experimentation, and empathy, allowing you to explore the boundaries between technology and human experience to create proposals that foster new relationships with people, environments, and surrounding systems. Upon completing your training, you will have acquired a highly qualified and versatile professional profile capable of managing innovative projects in fields such as entertainment, education, or business. You will be able to access job opportunities in design studios, internal departments, and technology companies or pursue entrepreneurship or consulting. Another strength of the master's programme is that it takes place at the IED Barcelona campus, in the heart of the Grà cia neighborhood, allowing you to develop your learning in a creative and collaborative environment, with cutting-edge facilities and resources. Additionally, you will have the opportunity to interact with real clients and create immersive experiences that combine physical and digital dimensions (phygital) and connect with the audience.