Master of Design in Vancouver Canada | Emily Carr University of Art and Design

Our transformative Master of Design program is designed for creative professionals seeking to develop experiences and products that positively impact both local and global communities. Rooted in critical theory and hands-on material exploration, our specialized tracks engage deeply with the ecological, ethical, and political dimensions of design. Each program stream emphasizes rigorous, practice-driven creative research. During your studies at Emily Carr, you'll benefit from comprehensive professional growth through mentorship, constructive challenges, and support from faculty, staff, and fellow students.

Your culminating thesis project—an innovative blend of creative media and scholarly writing—will be nurtured through studio courses and research seminars under the guidance of experienced faculty advisors. Our newly introduced Master of Design track offers a two-year online graduate program that prepares students for cutting-edge research, professional practice, and industry-relevant expertise in information and systems design through a forward-thinking, practice-centered approach. Participants will collaborate with an international peer group through interactive virtual platforms, complemented by engaging hybrid/in-person intensive sessions.

Similar to our other MDes tracks, Information Futures emphasizes socially-conscious, research-driven practice focused on information and systems design, applicable across diverse professional contexts. Enroll in Information Futures to redefine the frontiers of information design. The specialized coursework enables students to build comprehensive skills while participating in community-building and mentorship initiatives within a intellectually rigorous academic environment. Participants also acquire industry-standard tools and techniques for effective virtual collaboration.

Thesis projects explore themes spanning social, cultural, and environmental domains, including policy development, healthcare and education sectors, as well as editorial and communication design. Students employ diverse methodologies ranging from critical speculative approaches to Indigenous research frameworks.