MSc Low-Residency School of Design
MSc Interaction Design (Editorial UI)
Typography-led interface design · Design systems and component thinking · Research-backed interaction patterns
| Overview | Details | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Degree | MSc | — |
| School | School of Design | — |
| Field | Design | — |
| Mode | Low-Residency | — |
| Duration | 18 months | — |
| Credits | 120 ECTS | — |
Purpose & curriculum
Studio emphasis
You will design a cohesive editorial UI system across multiple surfaces and defend every decision.
The final output is a documented component library and a publishable case study.
Tuition & scholarships
| Item | Summary | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | €6,600 (EUR) | Low-residency studio weeks in Copenhagen and Porto. |
| Scholarships | Design Futures Bursary | Limited awards; apply early where possible |
| Start terms | May / September | Program-specific deadlines may apply |
| Language | English | Some modules include academic writing support |
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Sample courses
DES510 · Graduate
Typography for Interfaces
Treat typography as a system for interfaces: hierarchy, rhythm, spacing, and editorial restraint. Students design type scales and component rules, test readability across contexts, and integrate typography decisions into design-system documentation.
- typography
- ui
- design-systems
Faculty
School of Design
Prof. Mateo Rosenberg Professor of Typography & Editorial Interfaces
- Typography
- Design Systems
- Interface Writing
Admissions requirements
Checklist (summary)
- · Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
- · Portfolio (3–5 pieces)
- · English proficiency (IELTS 7.0 / TOEFL iBT 100, or waiver)
Full process and deadlines are on the Admissions page.
Who thrives here
If you enjoy making decisions explicit—writing down assumptions, testing them, revising honestly, and respecting boundaries—this program is built for you.
FAQ
Is this focused on tools or principles?
Principles first. Tools change; typographic reasoning and interaction clarity remain.