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Department

Characteristic of the design department is the close interlinking of the degree programmes Interface, Communication and Product Design and European Media Studies, a cooperation project with the University of Potsdam. This networking enables a unique, interdisciplinary educational profile with strong research and practical relevance, which is reflected in numerous projects, exhibitions and cooperations each year. Close cooperation with business and cultural institutions as well as a lively exchange between teachers, students and international universities characterise the learning atmosphere.

Design Exhibition 2025

We are excited to invite all members of the university, prospective students, applicants and the general public to the annual exhibition "Werkschau" at the Department of Design on 19 and 20 July 2025.

Banner mit Werkschau Keyvisual
© Ben Raisic

Degrees

Interface Design (B. A.)

The innovative degree program combines user experience (UX) with user interface design (UI) and a lot of creativity. Digital technology is omnipresent in our world and offers designers enormous creative freedom! From user-centric smartphone apps and experimental data visualizations to immersive media productions in virtual reality – interface designers create all this and much more. 

Communication Design (B. A.)

From the smallest characters to complex campaigns – the task of communication designers is to convey information, messages and news in an exciting and emotional, but also clear and understandable way. We prepare you for the diverse professions in the creative and media industry.

Product Design (B. A.)

With their work, product designers have a significant influence on the comprehensibility, sustainability, attractiveness and, last but not least, on the acceptance and thus also on the social and market success of a product.

European Media Studies (B. A.)

Media should mediate. Because they are constantly gaining in importance with new technologies and cultural practices, the European Media Studies course is based on a broad concept of media. It encompasses a variety of media techniques and practices – with an international perspective and a focus on European cultural, media and legal areas. As a cooperative study program of the University of Applied Sciences Potsdam and the University of Potsdam, the course combines aesthetic-theoretical and cultural-historical knowledge with practical media technology and design.

European Media Studies (M. A.)

The Master’s degree course in European Media Studies is a cooperative degree course offered by the University of Applied Sciences Potsdam and the University of Potsdam. The course combines aesthetic-theoretical and cultural-historical knowledge with practical media technology and design. Fundamental questions about theories, histories and manifestations of the media are combined with conceptual strategies. Reflecting on and with media promotes research work that independently combines theory and practice.

Design (M. A.)

The world that surrounds us is a visual one. Its appearance expands our imagination, inspires our ideas and shapes our dreams. Practical and theoretical research into the transformative power of design is carried out in the Master’s degree program. Students can set and deepen their individual focus in the areas of interface, communication and product design. It is also possible to join one of our thematic clusters. We look forward to researching and shaping the world of tomorrow with you!

Infografik zum Lehrkonzept des Fachbereichs Design

Interdisciplinarity and choice

The study system of the Design Department is focused on the permeability of the degree courses: Only around 50 % of the design subjects have to be completed from the degree program in which the students are enrolled, the other 50 % can be taken from the courses offered in the other design degree programs. 

Courses in the module groups Design Basics, Theory, Workshop Practice or Perspectives and Social Skills in the first stage of studies and all module groups in the second stage of studies are generally offered across all degree programs. This trains students to think beyond disciplinary boundaries at an early stage.

News from the Department

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Awards

Press release

Interactive flowchart wins gold at the Information is Beautiful Awards

The interactive flowchart "I Want a Better Catastrophe" was honoured with gold in the Places, Spaces & Environment category at the prestigious Information is Beautiful Awards. The flowchart was created in collaboration with climate activist and author Andrew Boyd.

Event

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Save the date: Long Night of Writing for FHP students on 23th of October 2025

In October, the Student Counselling Service and the University Library at University of Applied Sciences Potsdam are once again organising the "Long Night of Writing" - an opportunity for concentrated writing and networking.

Event

Press release

Virtual Couture Exhibition: 3D Fashion − Digitised, Animated and Interpreted

The Kunstgewerbemuseum der Staatlichen Museen zu Berlin, the AMD Akademie Mode und Design and the University of Applied Sciences Potsdam are presenting the exhibition "Virtual Couture − Fashion 3D: Digitised, Animated and Interpreted" as part of a collaboration. From the 20th of June to the 14th of…

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News

Popcorn Pitch 2025 − Apply now!

Founders can register now and look forward to an exciting evening with valuable feedback.

Impressions from the Design Department

Projects

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MyAppMyData

App prototyping as an inclusive teaching-learning arrangement for the integrative development of digital skills at upper secondary level.

The Opposite of Fear is Courage – Photography as a Tool

Under the direction of Wiebke Loeper, students from the Department of Design presented their photographic work as part of the exhibition "The opposite of fear is courage" at the Kulturhaus Wittenberge in November 2024.

International Study and Training Partnership with the National Taipei University of Technology (Taiwan)

Exchange programme for students and teachers within the framework of the DAAD ISAP programme

Drängende Gegenwart × Luckenwalde – Photographic and Textile Works

The exhibition ‘Drängende Gegenwart - Fotografie als Forschungsinstrument’ and ‘Drängende Gegenwart - textiles in transit’ combines photographic and textile works. The exhibition opening took place on the 6th of June 2024. The exhibition itself was on display at the Luckenwalde branch until the 27th of June 2024.

Events

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Info Event
15/07/2025, 12.00 pm – 1.00 pm

Work@Heart: Open Consultation Hour for Career Guidance

Target audience: University members, Students
Location: Online
Exhibition
19/07/2025, 11.00 am – 6.00 pm

Design Exhibition 2025

Timetable Saturday
Target audience: Professional audience, University members, Public, Prospective students
Location: House DRoom alle Räume und LW
Exhibition
20/07/2025, 12.00 pm – 4.00 pm

Design Exhibition 2025

Timetable Sunday
Target audience: Professional audience, University members, Public, Prospective students
Location: House DRoom alle Räume und LW

Contact

Pro-Dean for studies and teaching

Research Associate and Pro-Dean for Studies and Teaching
Office Management/Finance at the Department of Design
FB Development/Study Reform Process & Quality Development
Scientific Coordination for the Master's programme
Departmental Exchange Coordinator

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Dean’s Office

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