Master of Graphic & Experience Design
Take a leadership position in user experience and user interface design (UX/UI) at a software company or design consultancy. Or become a faculty member at a research university.
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Overview
The Master of Graphic & Experience Design (MGXD) moves students toward a deeper knowledge of graphic and experience design through purposeful, individually driven design practice. Inquiry into contemporary and emergent design issues prepares graduates for leadership positions in user experience and user interface design (UX/UI), with expertise in research, data visualization, digital typography, and artificial intelligence. Successful completion of the MGXD results in a terminal degree, equivalent to the MFA, and qualifies graduates to teach at the university level or to pursue a PhD in Design. We are one of the few programs in the U.S. with STEM Classification (CIP).
The NC State Master of Graphic & Experience Design (MGXD) is consistently recognized as one of the top NASAD accredited graduate graphic and experience design programs in the country. The faculty is nationally and internationally recognized (see Faculty at a Glance). Alumni are designers in enterprise-level software companies and leading design consultancies (such as IBM, RedHat, Lenovo, Adobe, IDEO, Fjord), as well as, faculty members in colleges and universities (including University of Washington, Pratt Institute, Carnegie Mellon, University of Michigan).
It was a great day in New York City for the first day of the Typographics conference! It was great seeing current students and alumn! Check in for what day two looks like!
#typographics #ncsumgxd #ncsu #nyc #design
![It was a great day in New York City for the first day of the Typographics conference! It was great seeing current students and alumn! Check in for what day two looks like!
#typographics #ncsumgxd #ncsu #nyc #design](https://design.ncsu.edu/graphic-design/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed-pro/img/placeholder.png)
Understanding the dynamics of motion! Check out our Tech Tinkering Animation Workshop led by Isha Parate (MGXD Thesis Student)! #ncstate #ncsu #ncsumgxd #mgxd #ncstatedesign #techtinkering
![Understanding the dynamics of motion! Check out our Tech Tinkering Animation Workshop led by Isha Parate (MGXD Thesis Student)! #ncstate #ncsu #ncsumgxd #mgxd #ncstatedesign #techtinkering](https://design.ncsu.edu/graphic-design/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed-pro/img/placeholder.png)
Designing a future with ethics at its core ✨
We are so proud to have alumn Liz Chen leading the way with her design ethics course! MGXD students Leah, Leighann, and Sophia explored the clash between luddites and tech-optimists in their final activity.
#MGXD #nxcumgxd #ncsudesign #ncsucollegeofdesign #DesignEthics #TechDebate #futureleaders
![Designing a future with ethics at its core ✨
We are so proud to have alumn Liz Chen leading the way with her design ethics course! MGXD students Leah, Leighann, and Sophia explored the clash between luddites and tech-optimists in their final activity.
#MGXD #nxcumgxd #ncsudesign #ncsucollegeofdesign #DesignEthics #TechDebate #futureleaders](https://design.ncsu.edu/graphic-design/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed-pro/img/placeholder.png)
Congratulations to our thesis students! On Wednesday they presented their final projects to MGXD students, faculty, alumni, and our amazing guest critics! We are so proud of the amazing work you have done! Next stop, graduation! 🧑🎓❤️🎓
#mgxd #mgxdncsu #ncsudesign #graphicdesign #uxui #ai #ar #artificalintelligence #aigenerated
![Congratulations to our thesis students! On Wednesday they presented their final projects to MGXD students, faculty, alumni, and our amazing guest critics! We are so proud of the amazing work you have done! Next stop, graduation! 🧑🎓❤️🎓
#mgxd #mgxdncsu #ncsudesign #graphicdesign #uxui #ai #ar #artificalintelligence #aigenerated](https://design.ncsu.edu/graphic-design/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed-pro/img/placeholder.png)
Final review time! Cheers to the hard work and dedication put forth by our 1st Year and Track III students this year! #mgxd #ncsumgxd #ncstatedesign #ncsudesign
![Final review time! Cheers to the hard work and dedication put forth by our 1st Year and Track III students this year! #mgxd #ncsumgxd #ncstatedesign #ncsudesign](https://design.ncsu.edu/graphic-design/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed-pro/img/placeholder.png)
Designing with AI! From generating images to building websites, check out our Tech Tinkering AI Workshop led by Julie Monjanel-Townsend (MGXD Track III)! #ncstate #ncsu #ncsumgxd #mgxd #ncstatedesign #techtinkering
![Designing with AI! From generating images to building websites, check out our Tech Tinkering AI Workshop led by Julie Monjanel-Townsend (MGXD Track III)! #ncstate #ncsu #ncsumgxd #mgxd #ncstatedesign #techtinkering](https://design.ncsu.edu/graphic-design/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed-pro/img/placeholder.png)
MGXD first year students shared their amazing studio work in collaboration with the Laboratory for Analytic Sciences this semester. Congrats on a fantastic 9 week project. #mgxd #ncstatedesign
![MGXD first year students shared their amazing studio work in collaboration with the Laboratory for Analytic Sciences this semester. Congrats on a fantastic 9 week project. #mgxd #ncstatedesign](https://design.ncsu.edu/graphic-design/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed-pro/img/placeholder.png)
Fantastic work shared by our Track 3 MGXD students today at SAS Headquarters. This collaborative industry project was led by Prof Jarrett Fuller. #mgxd #ncstatedesign #aidesign
![Fantastic work shared by our Track 3 MGXD students today at SAS Headquarters. This collaborative industry project was led by Prof Jarrett Fuller. #mgxd #ncstatedesign #aidesign](https://design.ncsu.edu/graphic-design/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed-pro/img/placeholder.png)
Busy semester in First Year Studio! Presentation to The Laboratory for Analytic Sciences tomorrow! #mgxd #nc statedesign #AIML
![Busy semester in First Year Studio! Presentation to The Laboratory for Analytic Sciences tomorrow! #mgxd #nc statedesign #AIML](https://design.ncsu.edu/graphic-design/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed-pro/img/placeholder.png)
The evolution of reality! Immerse yourself in AR/VR with Heather Hennessey (MGXD Track III) in our Tech Tinkering workshop! #ncstate #ncsu #ncsumgxd #mgxd #ncstatedesign #techtinkering
![The evolution of reality! Immerse yourself in AR/VR with Heather Hennessey (MGXD Track III) in our Tech Tinkering workshop! #ncstate #ncsu #ncsumgxd #mgxd #ncstatedesign #techtinkering](https://design.ncsu.edu/graphic-design/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed-pro/img/placeholder.png)
Bringing designs to life in three dimensions! Enter the realm of 3D Modeling with Leah Tatu (MGXD Track II) in our Tech Tinkering workshop! #ncstate #ncsu #ncsumgxd #mgxd #ncstatedesign #techtinkering
![Bringing designs to life in three dimensions! Enter the realm of 3D Modeling with Leah Tatu (MGXD Track II) in our Tech Tinkering workshop! #ncstate #ncsu #ncsumgxd #mgxd #ncstatedesign #techtinkering](https://design.ncsu.edu/graphic-design/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed-pro/img/placeholder.png)