COURSE CURRICULUM

Social Design & Sustainable Innovation, you will engage deeply with social design and design research, exploring how art, society, and change intersect. You will learn to develop meaningful social campaigns that address pressing societal issues while gaining foundational knowledge in marketing and branding strategies to effectively communicate your ideas. The curriculum emphasizes the importance of collaboration and co-creation, allowing you to work with partners from the creative industry, NGOs, and other organizations to develop innovative and sustainable solutions. As you progress, the program focuses on the full design thinking process, covering key stages such as research, synthesis, creation, realisation, and prototyping. This comprehensive approach equips you with the skills to tackle complex social and environmental challenges through creative and systemic design strategies. Practical experience is an integral part of the program, with multiple internships providing opportunities to apply your knowledge in real-world settings and gain valuable professional insights. These experiences help bridge theory and practice, preparing you for a dynamic career in social design. The program culminates in a Master’s thesis where you independently develop a research project and a design solution that reflects your understanding of social design and sustainable innovation. Overall, this program prepares you for leadership roles in the design and communications industry, equipping you to work in agencies, companies, governmental bodies, or NGOs focused on driving positive social and environmental change.