A Master of Design (MDes, M.Des. or M.Design) is a postgraduate academic master degree in the field of Design awarded several academic institutions around the world. The degree level has different equivalecies; some MDes are equivalent to Master of Fine Arts and others to a Master of Arts or Master of Science postgraduate degree in alternative disciplines. It usually follows a Bachelor of Design degree and requires around two years of study, although there is no governing body or regulations.
Awarding institutions
Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, PA, awards two-year MDes degrees in Communication Planning and Information Design (offered jointly with the School of English), as well as interaction design, both through the School of Design.
University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH, awards a M.Des. terminal degree in a two year program.
School of the Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois, awards a MDes in Designed Objects and a MDes in Fashion, body, and Garment, both in two year programs.