Join a Creative + Connected Community
We’re Canada’s #1 art and design university, known for creative excellence that extends from your academic and studio experience into opportunities outside the classroom and after graduation.
A Bachelor of Design is more than what you learn in the classroom—it’s about joining a vibrant design community locally and internationally.
The Interaction Design Major offers valuable professional development experiences, including:
- Guest speakers and events, including the DDM Speaker Series
- Networking events with notable designers and industry leaders
- Work Experience Program, facilitated by our Career Development and Work Integrated Learning team
- Internships, grants, and research through The Shumka Centre for Creative Entrepreneurship, The Health Design Lab, and DESIS Lab
- On-campus exhibition space to showcase your work to the public

In Others’ Words
“The best part about Emily Carr University and studying Interaction Design was the people. Everyone is from a diverse set of backgrounds and experiences, and you’re surrounded by all kinds of artists.”
Natitik Mehta, BDes,
Interaction Design
Opportunities after Graduation
Our Interaction Design graduates bring in-demand skills, combining technical expertise with critical thinking. Many become entrepreneurs, business owners or in-house designers, creating products and experiences that shape the world. Career paths include:
- UX Designers
- Interaction designers
- Service designers
- Game designers
- Design entrepreneurs
- Graduate studies and further education