This program within a fast-changing discipline takes future designers on a journey that explores the look, feel, and behavior of digital products to create positive experiences through technology. The Digital Design Bachelor’s program is fully taught in English.
CODE is all about new ways of learning
- Real-life projects
Each core semester, students pitch project ideas to each other and work on real-life projects that ignite their curiosity.
- Interdisciplinarity
Students form interdisciplinary project teams across all study programs, combining diverse skills to develop digital products.
- Professors as mentors
Our professors take on the role of mentors, offering tailored support for problem-solving and delivering focused learning units as needed.
- Self-directed learning
In a world where knowledge is just a click away, we promote dynamic education through self-directed learning and peer collaboration.
What’s the study program about?
Design is so much more than aesthetic choices. Its foundation is based on an understanding of context, of peoples wishes, needs, motivations, constraints. It explores how creative thinking can be utilized to design experiences in which technology plays a positive role.
We believe a Designer’s role is to challenge the status quo and to promote a positive society for all through the development of products and services.
Incorporating emerging insights from the discipline, the focus of the Digital Design & Innovation BA is to create people centered experiences mediated through technology, in which aspects of aesthetics and form are crucial for any successful digital product, regardless if the interface is digital or physical.
Which competencies will I develop?
Digital Designers have a strong grasp of human-centered design processes, digital (and analogue) methods and tools used in the field.
You will develop the capacity to creatively experiment, rapid prototype from low-fidelity sketches to pixel-perfect mockups and validate ideas towards the final solution.
The experience will lead you to develop empathy and awareness, a tactile sense for aesthetics, and understand user-friendliness.
As part of the interdisciplinary learning model you will learn to collaborate in diverse teams, engage with different stakeholders and confidently present your work to an audience.
To be prepared in industry, you are expected to create an alignment between customer needs, product strategy and your design solution. Digital Design is not just about the visual but also about intangible experiences. You are responsible for designing the interfaces between humans and technologies.
Why are we different from other institutions?
Our BA study program for Digital Design & Innovation stands out due to its unique approach, fostering a vibrant community of innovative individuals who inspire and support each other.
At CODE, we emphasize turning creative ideas into reality, providing students with the tools and environment to bring their visions to life. The program combines skill acquisition with immersion in a culture of innovation, ensuring students not only learn practical techniques but also understand the broader context of their work and the discipline
How will my unique study experience at CODE look like?
A key feature is the fusion of hands-on experience with an immersive project-based educational approach, allowing students to engage deeply with their interests and inspirations. This approach creates a safe space for experimentation and failure, encouraging students to take risks and learn from their mistakes through regular reflective practice.
Students have the autonomy to choose their own projects and participate in designing their assessments, offering a personalized, student centered learning experience. Additionally, the program is flexible, allowing learners to progress at their own pace and select modules that align with their interests and career goals. This tailored approach ensures that each student’s educational journey is unique and fulfilling.
Modules
Alongside all the Digital Design & Innovation modules listed here, students also have the opportunity to select modules from the two other study programs: Business Management & Entrepreneurship and Software Engineering. Interdisciplinary modules from Science, Technology, and Society and Interpersonal Skills further enrich the learning experience at CODE.
- Composition
- Generative Design
- Editorial Design
- Screen Design
- Design History
- Design Methods I
- Design Methods II
- Experience and Behavior Design
- Design Strategy
- Brand Design
- Animation
- Infographics
- Physical Interfaces I
- Physical Interfaces II
- Interactive Environments
- Sound, Voice, and Conversation
- Navigation Design
- Extended Realities
- Storytelling through Video
- Responsive Design
- Service Design
- Artificial Intelligence in Design
Specializations
The program is focused on a set of modules that explore the full range of disciplines within Digital Design & Innovation. You can choose the modules you want to explore or opt for a specialization, where you follow a curated series of modules designed to sharpen your expertise in a specific domain:
- Internet of Things
- Artificial Intelligence
- Design Research
- Digital Media
- User Experience