Master of Design (M.Des) in User Experience Design | M.Des. -UIUX

Master of Design (M.Des) in User Experience Design

Postgraduate Program

Overview

The M.Des in User Experience Design at MIT University, Shillong, is a specialized postgraduate program designed to equip students with the skills necessary to create seamless, user-centered digital experiences. The course focuses on developing the student's design thinking, usability testing, and interaction design abilities, ensuring that graduates can design innovative solutions that meet user needs effectively.

Students will gain expertise in research methods, prototyping, wireframing, and information architecture. Through real-world projects and industry collaborations, they will refine their design processes and enhance their problem-solving abilities to create highly usable and aesthetically engaging digital products.

This program is perfect for those who are passionate about design, technology, and improving the human experience through digital interfaces. Graduates can pursue careers in UX/UI design, product design, and interaction design in leading tech companies, startups, and design agencies.

What you'll learn

  • User research techniques and methodologies.
  • Interaction design and user interface design principles.
  • Prototyping, wireframing, and usability testing.
  • Human-centered design approach and design thinking process.
  • Designing for accessibility, inclusivity, and mobile-first experiences.

Quick view on course

  • 2 years duration

  • Admissions open till 31 July, 2025

  • Industry collaborations and hands-on design projects

  • Comprehensive curriculum covering all aspects of UX design


Eligibility

  • Bachelor's degree in Design, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

  • 50% aggregate for general; 45% for reserved categories

  • Strong interest in design and user-centered thinking


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Course Curriculum

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Meet the Faculties

Learn from experienced educators and industry experts dedicated to academic excellence.

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Prof. Pramod Riswadkar

Dean,

MIT ID Shillong

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About Prof. Pramod Riswadkar

Pramod Riswadkar is the Dean of MIT ID Shillong, a passionate designer, educator, and consultant who expertly balances critical and creative thinking with a focus on functional aesthetics. His enriching career spans activities from strategic vision to tactical delivery. As a design educator and practitioner, Pramod values the learner's journey as much as the final creation, emphasizing user-centered design methodology and aesthetic sensibilities enhanced by technological advancements to improve the quality of living across the socio-economic spectrum. At this point in his career, Pramod aspires to establish an institute of eminence that will transform budding designers into professionals capable of making significant societal changes. In his free time, he enjoys reading, listening to music, painting, doodling, calligraphy, photography, and watching films and reality shows.

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Asst. Prof. Lingkojoy Oinam

Senior Faculty

User Experience Design, MITID Shillong

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About Asst. Prof. Lingkojoy Oinam

Lingkojoy Oinam is an experienced Assistant Professor in UX Design at MIT University of Meghalaya, with a comprehensive background in user experience and interface design. With over 13 years at Tata Consultancy Services, Lingkojoy has honed skills in iOS and Android applications, web design, user research, design methodology, visual and graphic design. He holds a Master’s degree in User Experience Design from Maeer's MITID and a Mechanical Engineering degree from Sri Jayachamaranjendra College of Engineering. Lingkojoy is passionate about design education and actively engages in the professional community, contributing to workshops and volunteering in the field of Human-Computer Interaction.

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Asst. Prof. Denise D Rapsang

Faculty, Fashion

MIT ID Shillong

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About Asst. Prof. Denise D Rapsang

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