This program within the fast-changing discipline takes future designers on a journey that explores the look, feel, and behavior to create positive experiences through technology. The Interaction Design Bachelor’s program is fully taught in English.

However, Interaction Design is not merely concerned with aesthetic choice. It is instead based on an understanding of users’ desires, needs, motivations, context, constraints, social and psychological factors to design a user experience in which technology has a role. While designing the system behavior the interaction designer has the responsibility for the user satisfaction with the product or service.

Aligned with emerging insights in the discipline, the focus is no longer on the digital product or service itself but instead on the experience mediated through the technology. Aspects of aesthetics and form are crucial for any digital product regardless if the interface is digital or physical.

CHOOSE A
SPECIALIZATION

Opt for one of our specialized tracks to pursue a focused direction, or select the Generalist path if you prefer exploring a variety of modules without committing to a specific trajectory.

Learn more about our admission process

At CODE we want to attract the most talented and passionate students, not the most privileged. In our admission process, we aim to challenge your drive and curiosity.

Modules

Our Interaction Design program offers a comprehensive set of modules. You may either choose a specialization where you follow a curated series of modules designed to hone your expertise in a specific domain, or the Generalist path, which provides the liberty to customize your module selection and explore a diverse range of topics in the field.

  • 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

These are only our specific ID modules. Our students also have the opportunity to select modules from our other two study programs Software Engineering and Product Management. Additionally, interdisciplinary modules of our Science, Technology, and Society Program as well as Interpersonal Skills further enrich the learning experience at CODE.

Why I decided to study Interaction Design? An Interaction Designer deals with many different issues such as user experience, visual design and creates therewith a product that is appealing and intuitive for the user at the same time.Dominic
Student at CODE

Your career choices

Interaction designers have a strong grasp of human-centred 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 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. Interaction design is not just about the visual but also about intangible experiences. You are responsible for designing the interfaces between humans and technologies.

Our learning concept is radically different

  • 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.

Meet our Interaction Design team

Our professors and lectures focus on enabling our students to have meaningful firsthand experiences, guiding them to reflect on these experiences critically, and empowering them to master our challenging interdisciplinary projects.

Begin your CODE journey today!