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Foundation

Why study interactive design?

Interactive design defines the way in which a user interacts with a digital product or service. It involves taking the time to understand who the users are, the products they interact with, and incorporating the right design elements to make the user experience as accessible as possible.

MDS design students learn in a simulated studio, creating award-winning interactive concepts. This user-centric field focuses on interactive design solutions and will take you down a variety of dynamic, future-facing paths. Whether you're interested in web design, user interface, or app development, you'll always be in demand as an Interactive Designer. With MDS, you'll learn your craft in a boutique learning environment that fosters excellence and lets you stand out in the industry before you even graduate.

Red Dot winner

MDS student Rose Norgrove won the highly prestigious global Red Dot Junior Award in the digital category (Interface & UX Design)

11 award winners

from Media Design School at the 2023 Designers Institute of New Zealand Best Awards, including 2 Gold Awards

While studying at MDS I loved that we were allowed enough freedom in our briefs to explore different ideas, and use mediums that suited us most.

Tom Graham

Front Room

Working on real client briefs at Media Design School not only refined my skills but also expanded my perspective on what motion design can achieve. They provided me the space and tools to explore my creativity in design, setting the foundation for my career.

Min Pon

Senior Designer - PHQ

Industry Connections

Adobe Creative Campus

Get full access to Adobe products for 6 months after you graduate

Sony Music

Live Brief Partner

Spark NZ

Live Brief Partner

New Zealand All Blacks

Live Brief Partner

Student work

Student Success Stories

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Ryan (Jung Hwan) Baek

Experience Designer

Datacom

When I was looking for an institution for a design degree, MDS held the best reputation in digital media design, and I found out the reasons why during my MDS life.

Cando is an app created by Luca Sharplin that provides an outlet for retirees to share their skills

Lucca Sharplin

Freelance

Freddy Create

Media Design School tested me in all aspects of my work, challenged my ideas and made me think deeper about literally everything that I was creating.

Lily Wigglesworth

Creative

Seven

[Media Design School's] small class sizes and studio-like working spaces created a family-like atmosphere and allows for constant feedback from peers

Graduate Diploma of Creative Technologies

Jason Barnes

Motion Designer

TVNZ

I heard a lot of great things first-hand from MDS alumni, and I found everything to be true – the faculty are super passionate and will go out of their way to support you, the course is structured to get you ready for the industry and the project briefs are exciting and prepare you with fundamental skills and experiences to get you started.

Graduate Diploma of Creative Technologies

Mona Gabr

Design Lead

Smartly

Media Design School was the best decision I ever made.

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Interactive (UX) Courses & Degrees

User Experience and User Interface courses

Digital Creativity Foundation Programme

Bachelor of Media Design - Graphic, Motion & Interactive Design

Graduate Diploma of Creative Technologies

Data Analytics and Artificial Intelligence - Micro-Credential

Design Thinking - Micro-Credential

User Experience - Micro-Credential

Why study interactive design?

Industry Connections

Student work