Graduate Design Degree Programs
Our interdisciplinary programs prepare you to thrive at the intersection of design, technology and social innovation. Whether your focus is UX/UI, media design, or brand strategy, ArtCenter offers the tools, mentorship and hands-on experiences you need to lead in the rapidly evolving world of design.
Why ArtCenter?
Learn from Design Visionaries
ArtCenter’s graduate programs are taught by leaders in the field who bring years of professional and academic experience. You’ll have the opportunity to work with faculty like Brad Bartlett, an award-winning designer who directs the transmedia program in Graphic Design; and Vincent Brathwaite, a champion of inclusive design who ensures digital products and experiences serve diverse communities. These mentors will help you develop both the technical skills and ethical design principles needed to succeed.
Hands-on Learning with Cutting-Edge Technologies
From AI and AR/VR to UX prototyping, our programs offer immersive labs and real-world projects where you’ll apply human-centered design methodologies to digital services, interactive platforms and brand strategy. Collaborate with industry professionals across fields, such as healthcare, automotive and entertainment to create impactful, user-centered designs.
Inclusive and Socially Conscious Design
At ArtCenter, inclusivity and social impact are woven into our curriculum. You’ll learn from designers like Cheryl Holmes Miller, DHL, a trailblazer in promoting diversity and inclusion in graphic design; and Ronni Kimm, a strategic designer focused on social impact through brand design. Whether you’re creating accessible UX solutions or socially responsible branding, you’ll gain the skills to design products and experiences that make a difference.
Career Opportunities
Our graduates are shaping the future of design at companies like Google, NASA and Apple. With strong industry connections and a professional portfolio, you’ll be prepared for careers as a UX Designer, Interaction Designer, Creative Director or Brand Strategist.
Shape the Future of Digital and Visual Design with ArtCenter’s Graduate Design Degree Programs
The Master of Design in Interaction Design program gave me a good sense of where exactly in the field I wanted to be practicing :systems-level thinking to shape new services, and the products that could support them.
A. Puicón-Pérez (BFA 02, MDes 23)UX Researcher, Interaction Designer
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