Design Graduate Program

The Design Graduate Program focuses on the study of relationships between humans and their designed environments. The program addresses theory, research, and application, using a shared disciplinary base from the arts and social and behavioral sciences.  The goal of the program is for students to analyze, evaluate, and integrate theoretical frameworks related to humans and their designed environments.

A track and degree objective are selected when applying to the program. 

Tracks include:

APPAREL STUDIES
GRAPHIC DESIGN
HOUSING STUDIES
INTERIOR DESIGN

Other graduate level learning opportunities related to Design:

New!  Surface Design Certificate

New!  Product Design Graduate Minor

Graduate Student Exhibition Research/Creative Posters

Current Students

Forms and Links

Orientation Packet

Funding Sources for Research and Scholarly Activities

University of Minnesota
Design-Related Sources

Diversity Resources

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