Shenkar School of Engineering & Design

9 Programs 3 Degree levels
Masters

Master of Design (M.Des.)

DegreeMasters
FieldGraphic Design

A research- and practice-oriented master’s programme that situates design at the intersection of technology, society and culture. Suited to designers and interdisciplinary practitioners who want to develop critical, socially aware and technologically fluent approaches to advanced design research and innovation.

What you'll study

Coursework and research focus on the theoretical and practical interfaces among design, science and technology. Key thematic areas highlighted by the programme include:

  • Inter- and trans-disciplinary methods for design research and practice
  • The societal and cultural implications of technological change
  • Design-driven innovation and its relation to science, technology and society
  • Emerging fields such as social networks, artificial intelligence and bio-design
  • Community-oriented design practices responding to 21st-century environmental and social challenges

Entry requirements

The source text does not list specific admissions criteria. Prospective applicants should consult Shenkar’s official admissions pages for programme prerequisites, application procedures and document requirements.

Career prospects

Graduates are prepared for roles that combine design thinking with technological and social insight: applied design research, design-driven innovation in product or service contexts, interdisciplinary projects in academic or industry settings, and community-engaged design practice. The programme’s emphasis on emerging technologies also supports work at the interface of design and fields such as AI or bio-design.

Scholarships & funding angle

No specific scholarships are referenced in the provided text. Applicants should explore Shenkar’s institutional funding, external research grants, and department-level awards; candidates whose proposals engage cross-disciplinary research themes (technology, society, AI, bio-design, community engagement) may be competitive for targeted support.

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