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School of Design, Media & Creative Arts

B.Des
Interaction
Design

Learn to design the way people interact with products, interfaces, services and emerging technologies — from research and systems thinking to UX, UI and digital experiences.

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Degree Bachelor of Design
Duration 4 Years / 8 Semesters
Commencement August 2026
Specialisation Interaction Design
01 / Course Overview

Design the interaction,
not just the interface.

Interaction Design explores how people experience and interact with products, interfaces and services. The programme combines research, technology, visual design and human behaviour to create meaningful experiences.

The B.Des in Interaction Design is a four-year Bachelor of Design programme. The first year is dedicated to a common foundation, followed by three years of specialisation in Interaction Design.

Students develop the ability to understand people, investigate problems, design systems and create experiences that respond intelligently to human needs.

Professional electives are aligned with current industry practices, helping students build relevant skills and become industry-ready. The programme also includes a dedicated internship semester, providing hands-on experience in a professional environment.
Built around people

Interaction Design brings together human behaviour, technology, research and creativity to shape how people experience products and services.

02 / Programme

Understand people.
Design what comes next.

The programme develops the foundations for strategic research, interaction design and the development of digital products, services and experiences.

01

UX Research Methods

02

Human Computer Interaction

03

User Interface Design

04

Systems & Behaviour Design

05

Mobile & Web Technologies

06

AI, IoT & Emerging Technology

Course Commencement
August 2026
Duration of Study
4 Years
(8 Semesters)
Programme
B.Des
Interaction Design
03 / Admissions

Bring your curiosity.
We’ll build from there.

Find out whether you meet the eligibility requirements and understand the selection process for the programme.

01 / ELIGIBILITY

Who can apply?

A student who has passed 10+2 examination (level 4.0) and obtained at least 45% marks (40% in case of candidates belonging to reserved category) in the qualifying examination.

OR

Passed D.Voc. Stream in the same or allied sector.

02 / SELECTION

How are students selected?

The applicant has to appear and clear the JET Exam, which includes:

  1. Portfolio Review
  2. Personal Interview
ADMISSION NOTE

UCEED + JET

Candidates have to secure valid ranks in UCEED for the B.Des programme and can directly attend the Portfolio Review and Personal Interview conducted by the School of Design, Media and Creative Arts (SDMCA).

If not, they have to undertake the JET Exam conducted by the institute followed by a Portfolio Review and Personal Interview to qualify for the Design programme.

04 / Curriculum

Eight semesters.
One evolving practice.

Students begin with a common foundation year before moving into Interaction Design specialisation. Across the following three years, the curriculum moves from UX research and interface design into systems thinking, mobile and web technologies, service design, AI and professional practice.

01 / Foundation

First Year

Semester 1 Foundation

  • Design Sketching
  • Photography and Videography
  • Design History
  • Design Elements Principles and Composition
  • Craft Culture and Storytelling
  • Language Course
  • Mind Management and Human Values

Semester 2 Foundation

  • Design Drawing
  • Space Form and Structure
  • Media Appreciation
  • Prototyping Materials and Processes
  • Design Thinking
  • Language Course
  • Mind Management and Human Values
  • Research and Entrepreneurship Project
02 / Interaction Foundations

Second Year

Semester 3 UX + HCI

  • Typography
  • Grids Layout and Composition
  • UX Research Methods
  • Human Computer Interaction
  • Digital Tools and Techniques
  • User Survey Methods
  • Research and Entrepreneurship Project 2
  • Open Elective

Semester 4 Interface + Data

  • Cognitive Ergonomics Tools and Techniques
  • Information Visualization
  • Data Analytics and Data Visualization
  • User Interface Design
  • Design Methods and Creativity
  • Open Elective
  • Constitutional Values
  • Environmental Studies
03 / Advanced Interaction

Third Year

Semester 5 Systems

  • Design Research Project
  • UI Guidelines and Applications
  • Systems Thinking
  • Behaviour Design
  • Designing for Web Technologies
  • Professional Elective – I
  • Open Elective

Semester 6 Emerging Technology

  • Evaluative Research
  • Portfolio Making & Presentation
  • Designing for Mobile Technologies
  • Design with AI and IoT
  • Professional Elective – II
  • Open Elective
04 / Professional Practice

Fourth Year

Semester 7 Professional

  • Design Entrepreneurship
  • Design Internship
  • Design Management
  • Service Design for Digital Media and Interactions
  • Professional Elective – III
  • Open Elective

Semester 8 Graduation

  • Graduation Design Project
Note: Courses on offer are subject to change between semesters or academic years depending on relevant recommendations from experts in industry, academia and other important stakeholders.
05 / Your Direction

Start broad.
Find what moves you.

The foundation year gives students space to explore different areas of design. If new strengths or interests emerge, students may request to transition to another design stream, subject to seat availability and merit.

01

Common Foundation Year

02

Research-led Practice

03

Open Electives

04

Professional Electives

05

Industry Internship

06

Graduation Design Project

06 / Opportunities

Where can
interaction take you?

Interaction Design graduates can work across digital products, technology, services and research — creating experiences that connect people and systems.

The programme prepares students to conceptualise, research, design and evaluate products and experiences. Graduates can also pursue higher education through Master’s programmes.
01
User Experience Designer
02
User Interaction Designer
03
User Interface Designer
04
User Researcher
05
Digital Product Manager
06
Digital Product Designer
07 / Career Path

From designing
interactions to leading design.

Designers in this domain can work across technology, lifestyle products, digital services and emerging experience-driven industries.

Interaction Design

Design how people interact with products, interfaces and systems.

UX & Research

Investigate user needs, behaviours and opportunities through research.

Product & Service Design

Shape connected products, digital services and larger experiences.

Design Leadership

Lead teams, systems and design strategy across organisations.

Senior Leadership

Progress towards General Manager, Chief Designer or Senior Vice President roles.

08 / FAQ

Questions,
answered.

A few things students often want to know about Interaction Design.

What is meant by Interaction Design?
Interaction design is the process of creating interfaces and experiences that allow users to interact with products and services in ways that feel intuitive and human.
Is Interaction Design the same as UX Design?
Interaction Design (IxD) is a part of User Experience (UX) Design, but the two are not the same. Interaction Design focuses particularly on how a product responds to user actions and how interactions are structured. It forms an important bridge between the user and the interface.
What is UI and Interaction Design?
User Interface (UI) Design focuses on the visual appearance and feel of a product, while Interaction Design focuses on how users interact with that product. Both contribute to the broader field of User Experience Design.
What is the goal of Interaction Design?
The goal of Interaction Design is to create products and experiences that help users accomplish their goals in an effective, understandable and satisfying way.
What are the 5 dimensions of Interaction Design?
The five dimensions of Interaction Design are words, visual representations, physical objects and space, time, and behaviour.
Admissions Open 2026

Design what
happens next.

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Note: Courses on offer are subject to change between semesters or academic years depending on relevant recommendations from experts in industry, academia and other important stakeholders.
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