Interface Design
Why study Interface Design?
Students will explore user experience (UX) and user interface (UI) design for current and emerging technologies, while developing digital skills of coding and information design.
UI design usually refers to the design of graphical user interfaces for different types of machines and software, but can also apply to other types of interfaces, such as natural and voice user interfaces.
In a fast-paced ever changing world, Interface Design puts designers at the intersection of design and code. You will help users navigate the sometimes complex digital world with ease through Interface Design.
You can study Interface Design as a major in the Bachelor of Design (BDes).
Career Opportunities
- User Interface Designer
- Web Designer
- Mobile App Designer
- Web Developer
- User Experience Designer
- Interaction Designer
Study Interface Design in these qualifications
Practical experience
In addition to the practical experience gained throughout the Bachelor of Design degree, you have the opportunity to undertake a real-world design project in the 300 level paper DSIGN350. In this project you work relatively independently and collaborate with your peers and with members of the professional design industry.
The final semester 300 level paper DSIGN360 involves a self-directed brief which culminates each year in a Design Showcase. The Design Showcase projects cover a wide range of media including web design and production, mobile design, interactive design, brand development, visual identity work, interactive installation, motion graphics, 3D animation and more.
Computing facilities at Waikato
The University of Waikato offers students 24-hour computer lab access with all the latest computer software, and several labs fully equipped with Mac computers, commonly used in professional design environments. Graduate students have a dedicated lab space and access to all undergraduate facilities.
Scholarships and Prizes
Computer Science Undergraduate Scholarship
For students who are currently in Year 12 or Year 13 at a New Zealand secondary school. Candidates must be intending to enrol full-time in either the BCompSc, BSc majoring in Computer Science, or BE(Hons) majoring in Software Engineering.
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