MA Design, Industrial Design
Driven by curiosity-based and practice-led exploration, the Major Master Industrial Design programme is a platform for exploring the role of design in reimagining material realities and renegotiating dominant (value) systems. Through prototyping and debating tangible expressions of things to come, the course enables designers to play a meaningful role in shaping technological, ecological, and equitable futures.
Course commencement
Autumn semester
Deadline for applications
27 February 2026
Standard period of study
4 semesters
Coursework Major / MA
90 credits
Main teaching language
English
Tuition fee per semester CH / non CH
CHF 720 / CHF 1220
Programme
Subject area
Industrial designers have an important social responsibility that goes far beyond questions of style or personal preferences.
Hence, industrial design bases its teaching and research on the three main areas of social relevance, technology and ecology. Further information on this can be found on the professional community website.
Major-Minor Programme Model
At ZHdK, students choose a Major. In addition to this core subject, they can choose one or two Minors to deepen or expand their major skills and knowledge across various disciplines. This wide choice of courses is unique in Europe and enables students to develop and sharpen their individual profile.
