Master of Design in Interaction Design in San Francisco United States | California College of the Arts

The MDes in Interaction Design is a rigorous one-year STEM-designated program that equips students with skills to enhance connections between people, products, and environments globally. Interaction designers thrive in this multifaceted space, employing hands-on design techniques, systemic approaches, and human-focused technology to develop innovative solutions at the core of San Francisco and Silicon Valley. This immersive curriculum readies graduates for one of the world's most sought-after design disciplines. You'll master designing for critical sectors like environmental systems, healthcare infrastructure, mobility solutions, educational platforms, and other influential industries.

Our students' aptitude for innovative, people-first design opens doors to diverse career paths. Practical training in the Social Lab provides real-world competencies to harness design for societal benefit. Graduates create surgical AR interfaces, shape next-generation electric vehicles, and develop digital tools for addiction recovery. Across continents, they drive change through refined, principled, and eco-conscious design methodologies.