Master's Programme in Design for Play
Explore the intersection of design, play, and creative development in this two-year Master's programme.
Best for:Best for creative students interested in design theory, user-centered play experiences, and cross-disciplinary collaboration.
Overview
The Design for Play Master's programme at the Kolding School of Design is designed for students who wish to challenge conventional design boundaries through playful experiences. Participants will explore play as a core motivational factor in development processes, learning to design for users of all ages. The curriculum emphasizes cross-disciplinary collaboration and the application of research-based theories to real-world design challenges. Students will gain the skills to identify play opportunities, understand diverse play cultures, and intervene in development processes using a systematic, playful approach.
What you'll do
- Analyze and identify specific play experiences for diverse user groups.
- Apply play-based strategies to support learning and development processes.
- Design play experiences tailored to children and adult user perspectives.
- Collaborate in cross-disciplinary groups on design projects.
- Engage with external partners to apply design tools in real-world contexts.
- Develop and intervene in design processes using a systematic, playful methodology.
Requirements
Degree required: Bachelor's degree in a relevant design discipline
Degree offered: Master's
Language: English proficiency required for academic study
Instruction: English
- Foundational knowledge in design disciplines
- Ability to work in cross-disciplinary teams
- Interest in research and theory-based design
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- Academic transcripts
- Portfolio of design work
- Statement of purpose
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