Interaction Design
Equip yourself with the right skills. Admissions Open for 2023
- Semester long student exchange program with Strate Lyon and Paris
- 15 days Global immersion visit with Strate Lyon
- Progression opportunities with Strate Paris to pursue our 2 Years Masters Program in Year 4
- International Pedagogy from Strate,Paris
- Eligibility
The minimum qualification required to apply for Strate’s Interaction Design course is a pass in Class 12 from any recognized university or board with an aggregate of at least 50%.The Strate Entrance Process will involve the following
a. Strate Qualifying Test (SQT)
b. Interview + Portfolio Review- Duration
Integrated Bachelors and Masters in Design-5 years I Full time M.Sc in Design (2 Years) I Full time, Bachelors in Design (3 Years) I Full Time
At the end of the interaction design course, you will receive a BSc/MSc in Design from Jain (Deemed-to-be) University and certificate from Strate School of Design, Paris.
- In a study conducted by The Economist Intelligence Unit in 2016, 46% of business managers said they expect their own job to be performed by an AI-based technology within the next five years. With such reports, it is increasingly evident that the emerging nature of work coupled with the impact of automation is likely to mean that individuals and organizations will have to look at skill sets anchored in domain or industry while also focusing on other skills which aid either design of interactions or interactions with both humans and machines.
- According to industry body CII, the potential size of the design industry in India is INR 11,681 crore and is expected to reach INR 18,832 crore in the coming years. Of this, presently only a market worth of INR 2,100 crore is being realized, meaning more than 80% of the design potential is yet to be realized in India.
- New technologies have radically changed the rhythm of our daily lives. Far from being restricted to our smartphones and tablets, these technologies will be in our daily objects and services. Our environment will soon be populated with intelligent and communicating objects, offering services. It remains to define the way people will live and communicate with these objects and services.
- Eligibility
The minimum qualification required to apply for Strate’s Interaction Design course is a pass in Class 12 from any recognized university or board with an aggregate of at least 50%. There is no entrance exam for the interaction design course. However, there will be an interview with the school’s Dean, Thomas Dal, or a member of the faculty to assess your interest in the course.
- Duration
5 years I Full time at Bengaluru campus
At the end of the interaction design course, you will receive a BSc/MSc in Design from Jain (Deemed-to-be) University and certificate from Strate School of Design, Paris.
- In a study conducted by The Economist Intelligence Unit in 2016, 46% of business managers said they expect their own job to be performed by an AI-based technology within the next five years. With such reports, it is increasingly evident that the emerging nature of work coupled with the impact of automation is likely to mean that individuals and organizations will have to look at skill sets anchored in domain or industry while also focusing on other skills which aid either design of interactions or interactions with both humans and machines.
- According to industry body CII, the potential size of the design industry in India is INR 11,681 crore and is expected to reach INR 18,832 crore in the coming years. Of this, presently only a market worth of INR 2,100 crore is being realized, meaning more than 80% of the design potential is yet to be realized in India.
- New technologies have radically changed the rhythm of our daily lives. Far from being restricted to our smartphones and tablets, these technologies will be in our daily objects and services. Our environment will soon be populated with intelligent and communicating objects, offering services. It remains to define the way people will live and communicate with these objects and services.
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Making the world
+ simple + just + beautiful
The Master in Design program from Strate with a specialization in interaction enables graduates to design core elements which make the world a faster, easier, and better place. The primary objective of the program is to give students the degree, training, experience, and tools they need to design more meaningful interactions between people and the products around them.
The Integrated Master in Design program from Strate with a specialization in interaction enables graduates to
- design core elements which make the world a faster, easier, and better place.
- to design more meaningful interactions between people and products.
- The Interaction Design specialization trains designers to create new interactive and technology-based objects, spaces, and services that are radically changing the rhythm of our daily lives.
You can opt for the Interaction Design course in your third year of study. Admission to our Interaction Design course involves,
- Filling the application form downloaded from the website or sent by the counsellors.
- Submission of the completed application form along with the application fee of INR 2000
- Qualifying in the Strate Admission Test/Interview and Portfolio review.
- Securing the seat by paying 10% of the first year fees.
- Finalizing the admission by paying the first semester fees (minus the 10% already paid)
- Submission of relevant documents and proofs.
The Interaction Design course is an extension of the typical UI or UX design course or a user interface design course. Hence, there are a plethora of career opportunities for interaction designers. The various career avenues in Interaction Design include.
- UI/UX Designer
- HTML Designer
- User Experience Designer
- Visual Designer
- Web Designer and many more.
Strate’s 18-month internship includes 6-month internship abroad.
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Why Strate school of design
Strate School of design
- In top 50 European schools of design, Domus magazine
- Top 60 best design schools in the world, Business Week & Bloomberg
- Blend of Indian and international faculty
FAQs
- Strate School of Design, Bangalore offers an Integrated Master in Design Program.
- 3 year (B.Sc) & 2 year (M.Sc) with specializations in Product Design, Transportation Design, Interaction Design, and Brand Identity & Visual Communication Design
An Integrated Degree (B.Sc / M.Sc) in Interaction Design mainly aims at a user’s behaviors and actions during their interaction with a system. It covers the elements of UI/UX design and human-computer interaction.
The cost for the visit to Paris/international study tour is not a part of the tuition fee.
The minimum eligibility criteria to apply for the 5-year Master of Design program is a pass qualification in the 10+2 examination in any field from a recognized state or central or equivalent board. Furthermore, graduates can directly apply for the 2-year M.Sc program.
The Integrated Masters in Design program at Strate School of Design, Bangalore, is a 5-year full-time degree program. At the end of the program, you will receive a Degree from Strate School of Design, Paris, and a degree from Jain (Deemed-to-be) University, Bangalore.
Our “Meet the Dean” session is your chance to have a one-on-one with our Dean, Thomas Dal, and get any of your queries (about the school, admissions, fees, etc.) answered in detail.
- The college will assist with the necessary documents required for obtaining an education loan.
- We offer flexible payment plans with loan facility and 0% EMI.
- An annual or one-time fee payment option is also available.
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Thomas Dal, Dean,
Strate School of Design
Thomas graduated from ISD France in 1999, then joined TREVES, a French automotive manufacturer Head of Innovation and Design (Europe) for Treves.
In 2008 he took the challenge to Start DSK –ISD Rubika school of design in Pune. After 3 years of running this school successfully, he shifted back to France to be the head of Innovation and design for Decathlon – Newfeel
All along with his career in both transportation and product design, Thomas ran his own design consultancy and gained experience in space, graphic, and experience design working for multi-nationals.
According to him, a holistic approach and curiosity of both technology and social fields ensure the success of solving most of the challenges of tomorrow.
Mandar Kale,
Head of Academics
Mandar is an Electrical Engineer, Industrial Designer, and Design Educator, though currently, he calls himself a design generalist. A keen observer by nature, design for him is a juggling act of creation, communication, and implementation, with user emotion at the core of all activities.
His current role is building a design school from the ground up and conceptualizing the future generation of designers at Strate School of Design –Bangalore, where he heads the Academic as well as the product design department.
Prior to Strate, Mandar was in a leadership role at ISD – Rubika India, heading an international team of designers to conceive and build conducive and inspiring learning environments. He has been appreciated for his impact on students and his approach to inclusive learning.
As a design coach and teacher for over a decade, he has taught design process, creativity, speculative design, design visualization, and sketch thinking at the postgraduate and undergraduate levels.
An alumnus of IDC School of Design (IIT BOMBAY), he has worked across various domains including automotive, medical products, lifestyle products, retail environments, FMCG, and point of sale, creating products, services, and experiences. Mandar resides in Bangalore with his family.
He can be reached at m.kale@strate.design
Edmund Spitz,
Head of Transportation Design
Edmund graduated with a Masters’ Degree in Transportation Design Management. He is an Automotive Designer with over a decade in global automotive OEMs and has worked on multiple autonomous vehicle programs for Mercedes-Benz, USA, Germany, and SAIC Innovation Center USA, most notably the 2015 Freightliner Inspiration Autonomous Truck.
He is experienced in managing creative teams with award-winning products and established the Bharat Benz Design Studio in India in 2012, growing it to be a key creative team in the Daimler Global Design Network and creating successful products suited for the Domestic market.
He brings to academics a fresh and efficient design methodology honed from his time in the corporate design world. Focusing on equipping the next generation of designers with the ever-evolving design tools and practices.
Vivek Radhakrishna
Design Mentor
Indo-French designer Vivek Radhakrishnan graduated from the Design Academy Eindhoven, the Netherlands. His craftsman like ideology, combined with his keen interest in materials and industrial processes, have defined his work and approach to design till date.
Post his graduation, Vivek moved to New York City where he worked in the field of furniture design, visual merchandising and retail environments for a large array of clients.
In early 2004, he returned home to Bangalore in southern India, to set up his design studio and manufacturing unit, where he worked primarily on furniture for the home environment. During this time he also consulted with various European designers, helping them develop their concepts into finished products, as well as setting up their productions in India. Along with his wife Namu Kini, Vivek co-founded KYNKYNY, a gallery for contemporary Indian art. Many of his design projects have been collaborations with artist friends from the gallery.
Since then he has participated at international design symposiums, and been a guest professor at different design schools around the world.
Along side his career in design, Vivek has been an elite level endurance athlete, competing in races around the world. After his career in furniture design, he pursued his passion for sports, working with Specialized Bicycles from California, USA. His experience there covered business strategy, product development and marketing.
Today, Vivek is largely focused on education, and his gallery KYNKYNY.com. He teaches design at the STRATE School of Design, Bangalore, and is also involved in creating a center for the Arts and Sciences in Bangalore, in association with the Raman Research Institute Trust, where he is a trustee