MA in Design Innovation

In our Master’s course Brand Innovation with a focus on Design Innovation, you will learn how to develop digital innovations and use disruptive technologies in order to create exciting products and services.

Creative minds and digital problem solvers are in high demand, especially when they know how to apply new technologies to create something meaningful. We will teach you methods and techniques to help you generate innovative solutions and understand the modern digital user.

Together with professionals, you will create digital worlds, develop user journeys and prototypes, as well as your own applications for AR and VR. You will work with big data and familiarize yourself with creative concepting, storytelling and UX thinking. In small groups and a creative atmosphere, you will obtain the skills for truly innovative design.

Close links to practice

To kick-start your career we collaborate with leading brand companies and established agencies. During your studies, you will be working on real projects of major international corporations, preparing you for the strategic and creative tasks in the international brand and design industry. Improve your creativity, innovative thinking and teamwork skills, and expand your professional network.

Our dedicated professors are internationally experienced as successful strategists, consultants, designers, founders and executives. Due to our connection with China, you will have a unique chance to get to know the western and the eastern perspectives on brand thinking and on doing business in the creative industry.

Why Brand University of Applied Scienes?

Brand University of Applied Sciences is the first university worldwide focusing on brand thinking. We combine scientific methods with practical projects and a strong Eurasian focus. We shape innovators, creative minds and problem solvers of tomorrow, not only by conveying up-to-date knowledge about branding, but also by developing strong personalities.

About Brand University of Applied Sciences

Brand University of Applied Sciences is the first university worldwide focusing on brand thinking. We combine scientific methods with practical projects and a strong Eurasian focus. We shape innovators and problem solvers of the future, not only by conveying up-to-date knowledge about branding, but also by developing strong personalities.

At Brand University, you will learn in small groups and in a creative atmosphere, together with carefully selected international students who are as motivated and passionate as you are. A network of international experts will accompany you on your way and prepare you for an international career.

Leading brand companies and well-established agencies are eager for new talent and fresh ideas. They invite BU students to cooperate on projects. This allows you to apply the skills you’ve acquired, to solve real problems and to make valuable contacts for your career.

Study in Hamburg , the German capital of brands

Hamburg is the second-largest city in Germany and famous for its open-mindedness. The city has the largest concentration of ventures from the creative industries in Germany. A vibrant founder community, a well-developed support system for startups, major corporations, as well as the branches of Facebook and Google are at home here.

Lying on the banks of the Elbe river, Hamburg is one of Europe’s most beautiful cities , as well as an important cultural center, where life is everything but boring. The Economist’s ranking regularly puts Hamburg in the top 10 of the world’s most liveable cities – come and see for yourself.