Design your
Future
Applications open
May 02.—
— 31.2025
Design your
Future
Applications open
May 02.—
— 31.2025
Interdisciplinary Yet Focused
„Design for Digital Futures“ is an interdisciplinary and international master‘s program offered at the University of Applied Sciences Nuremberg, Germany. Taught in English to accommodate an international student body, the program is designed to empower students to research, analyze, and incorporate emerging technologies into their creative practices.
Building on a robust technical foundation, the program encourages students to embark on their own projects within the digital design sphere, emphasizing areas such as Computer-Generated Imagery (CGI), generative design, and Artificial Intelligence (AI).
By weaving together disciplines such as illustration, graphic design, typography, film, animation, interaction, and object design with the technical depth of computer sciences, AI, physical interaction, and the fundamental principles of physics and maths, the program promises a distinctive educational journey.
M.A. Design for Digital Futures
Where
ECTS Credits
Language
Academic Period
Fees
Starts
Requires
Where
Nuremberg, Germany
ECTS Credits
120 (4 Semesters) / Full Time program on site
Where
Nuremberg, Germany
Language
English
Academic Period
Oct. 1st — Feb. 15th and Mar. 15th — Jul. 15th
Fees
max. €600 / Semester
Starts
Each Winter Semester (Oct. 1st)
Requires
Bachelor‘s Degree and Design/Tech Aptitude
Nuremberg, Germany
120 (4 Semesters) / Full Time program on site
English
Oct. 1st — Feb. 15th and Mar. 15th — Jul. 15th
max. €600 / Semester
Each Winter Semester (Oct. 1st)
Bachelor‘s Degree and Design/Tech Aptitude
Objectives
① Gaining Technological Literacy
In an ever-changing technological landscape, the ability to quickly grasp and apply underlying principles is crucial. Our graduates are equipped to transform emerging technologies into their own innovative mediums, staying ahead in the dynamic field of design.
② Applying Design Research
A solid foundation in research and scientific methods empowers our graduates to make informed, strategic decisions within the realm of technology-driven design. This understanding is pivotal for advancing in their careers and contributing meaningful innovations.
③ Colaborating Internationally
International collaboration stands as a cornerstone of progress in our interconnected world. We champion interdisciplinary and international cooperation, encouraging our students to broaden their horizons by spending a semester at a partner university abroad. This exposure is invaluable for cultivating a global perspective and network.
Curriculum
1. Semester
Computer Science Foundation I
Applied Mathematical Method for Designers I
Applied Computer Science I
Design Project I
Project based learning
Design Research I
Design Research basics
Future perspectives
2. Semester
Computer Science Foundation I
Applied Mathematical Method for Designers I
Applied Computer Science I
Design Project II
Project based learning
Design Research I
Design Research basics
Future perspectives
MASTER DAYS
Project presentation
3. Semester
Semester Abroad
Gaining knowledge at our international partner universities
Monitoring
Reporting and Documentation of current projects to the Faculty of Design.
4. Semester
Master Thesis
Complex creative and technical problem solving using the technical, creative and scientific skills acquired.
Master Thesis Transfer
Make your work connectable for business, science or society in
the sense of scientific transfer.
Master Thesis Defense
Project presentation
“There’s a notable shortage of graduates
with the right mix of technical skills and
artistic skills, graduates from this course
will clearly fill that gap.”
Explore The World:
Our Partner Universities
As an integral part of our program, we encourage international, interdisciplinary, and multicultural collaboration. A compulsory semester at a university abroad is a fundamental component of the program.
Our partner universities, along with Nuremberg Tech’s International Office, offer great opportunities to spend your third semester abroad. Below, you‘ll find more information on our international partners.tinctive educational journey.
Coimbra
PORTUGAL
Universidade de Coimbra
Breda
THE NETHERLANDS
BUAS Breda
Poole
United Kingdom
University of Bournemouth
New York City
USA
School of Visual Arts
“Being able to break down an academic
paper, figure out its core messages and methodologies, and procedurally building a design that is true to those research
findings is a highly valued skill in our field,
and no doubt many others as well.”
Dr. Jeroen Claus, Phospho
Career Opportunities
In the rapidly evolving world of design, mastering computational techniques such as generative design and AI-driven design opens a universe of pioneering career opportunities. The demand for such expertise spans across industries, including architecture, product design, fashion, and interactive media, offering a broad spectrum of roles from creative technologists to computational designers.
The master‘s program not only equips students with the necessary technical skills but also fosters a mindset of continuous exploration and innovation. For those with a passion for blending creativity with technology, this path offers not just a career but a chance to shape the future of design.
Below are just a few examples of possible career paths in different industries.
Technical Director
Tech Artist
Science Communicator
Multimedia Artist
Our team
By weaving together disciplines such as illustration, graphic design, typography, film, animation, interaction, and object design with the technical depth of computer sciences, AI, physical interaction, and the fundamental principles of physics and maths, the Master Design for Digital Futures promises a distinctive educational journey.
Being an interdisciplinary program, our team members‘ backgrounds are as diverse as our students‘. Coming from academia and industry, they embody both the theory and application of design.
Masters program
Prof. Moritz Schwind
Professor
Computational Design
Prof. Manuel Casasola Merkle
Professor
Computer Generated Imaging
Prof. Walter Mehl
Professor
Cast
Prof. Dr. Max Ackermann
Professor
Verbal Communication
Dr. Michaela Honauer
Design Research
Prof. Sybille Schenker
Head of MA program /
Professor Illustration
Prof. Christine Albert
Dean /
Professor Space and Event
Prof. Burhard Vetter
Dean of studies /
Professor Typography
Regina Wimmer
Administration
and Services
Monica Fuchs
Administration
and Finances
Project Consultants
Prof. Lucia Scharbatke
Professor
Film and animation
Prof. Markus Lange
Professor
Graphic Design
Prof. Dr. Max Ackermann
Professor
Verbal Communication
Prof. Tilman Zitzmann
Professor
Digital Experience
Team Assistants
Matthias Muehlhausen
Print and photography
Steve Wühr
Sound Design
Garri Steba
Laboratory engineer
Max Mamic
Lab staff
Apply now for WiSe2025/26
Master’s Program (M.A.)
Design For Digital Futures
Applications open until May 31.2025