User experience design

The MA in User Experience Design (Second Level Academic Degree in Communication Design) provides the theoretical, technical and methodological skills for the design of complex digital communication systems. Through a continuous synthesis between creativity and strategy, and with an analytical and systemic approach to design that refers to cognitive psychology and contemporary visual culture, the MA deals with the study and design of digital interfaces and has a focus on user experience (UX/UI) as well as on information architecture.

Over the MA, students will have the opportunity to:          

• Identify the potential offered by new technologies as well as the impact of the interaction between men and information technology systems, also trying to understand their influence on communication processes
• Searching and analyse the necessary information to devise effective creative solutions and develop contemporary languages and visual styles, that are also suited to the technological context
• Organise and manage complex design projects integrating the experience, branding, design and usability aspects of digital products or online services, in order to efficiently fulfil the content management goals

NABA provides students with the opportunity to study abroad as part of their academic experience.
NABA Academic Coordination Office, in charge for the management of the exchange programmes, supports students in taking advantage of the international study opportunities through exchange programmes and promoting educational experiences thanks to a network including numerous prestigious international partner universities.
NABA counts more than 70 cooperation agreements with academies and universities through the Erasmus+ Programme in Europe and others international cooperation agreements with several universities outside Europe.

NABA has developed strong relationships with leading companies that provide internships for NABA students, including Young & Rubicam, Ogilvy & Mather, Havas Worldwide, Leagas Delaney, Edizioni Condé Nast, Independent Ideas, Milano Venture Company, Provincia di Milano, Armando Testa, Carmi e Ubertis, Publicis, Upim, Arnoldo Mondadori Editore, Editrice Abitare Segesta, Lowe Pirella, McCann Erickson, McCann Erickson Italia, Saatchi & Saatchi, Velvet, Gruppo Editoriale L’Espresso, Il Sole 24 Ore, Lumen, Monster Italia, Publikompass, Comune di Milano, Harrods, Jannuzzi Smith, Emergency, Berlucchi Service, Leo Burnett, Giangiacomo Feltrinelli Editore, TBWA Italia, J. Walter Thompson, and Hearst Magazines.

COMPANIES

The Communication and Graphic Design Area cooperates or has cooperated with: Art Directors Club Italiano, Berlucchi, CosmoProf, Diesel, Ferrero, Fiera Milano International, Good 50x70 Association, Jacuzzi, Leo Burnett, Martini, McCann Erickson, Procter & Gamble, Regione Lombardia, Roberta di Camerino, SCF, Smartbox, and Start Milano.

Kick-off your career. Among the career opportunities:

• Web designer
• UX/UI designer
• Interface designer
• Experience designer
• Interaction designer
• User experience lead
• Digital director
• UX/UI researcher
• Information architect
• Content strategist