Earn a Master of Design Degree at the Design Studies Institute.


Quick Facts



Degree: Master of Design (MDes)

Format: Part-time, low-residency & online

Duration: 2 years

Courses: 17 courses (60 credit hours)

Residencies: A one week-long, in-person residency seminar in Anguilla, British West Indies

Estimated Cost: $23,500 (USD)

Recognition: Accredited by the Accreditation Agency Curaçao and licensed by the Anguilla Ministry of Education Higher Education Licensing Board


Program Highlights


Interdisciplinary Approach with Social Impact

Blend interdisciplinary design skills with a focus on social design to create designs that promote positive social change.

Comprehensive Design Research Training

Learn to conduct practice-based design research projects by completing a guided capstone project in your area of design practice.

Caribbean Design Immersion & Residency

Explore global design perspectives within the context of the Caribbean and bond with your peers during a one-week, in-person residency in Anguilla.

Flexibility for Working Students

Enjoy the freedom to study part-time, online from anywhere in the world.




Design Studies Institute
Anguilla, British West Indies
admissions@dsi.edu.ai


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Career Paths

Graduates of the Master of Design program will be prepared to embark on diverse and exciting career paths in design across the globe.

The median salary for senior designers is:

$92,000/year

(Glassdoor - United States Estimate)


Graduates will be able to consider careers in product and industrial design, user experience (UX) and user interface (UI) design, service design and innovation, design strategy and management, sustainable and social impact design, design research and education, and digital and interactive media design.

Graduates will be prepared to lead design teams at major corporations, launch innovative design consultancies, create impactful solutions for non-profit organizations, pursue doctoral studies and academic careers in design, or establish themselves as independent designers and artists. The interdisciplinary nature of the MDes program prepares graduates to adapt to the ever-evolving landscape of design.



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