Master Arts — Care Design

Tuition is 292 USD per year.

Care Design is an emerging area within design and the arts that focuses on creating objects, spaces, and services centered on care, health, and well-being, and the Master Arts at Institut catholique de Lille, in Lille, France, offers a track under this name. Students in this discipline typically study design methodology, user-centered research, and the specific challenges of designing for care contexts, such as healthcare environments, aging populations, or accessibility needs, combining artistic and design training with attention to human needs in vulnerable or sensitive situations. Coursework generally covers design thinking, prototyping, material and spatial design, and research methods for understanding the needs of patients, caregivers, or users of care-related products and services. The field sits at the intersection of art, design, and social or health-oriented thinking, requiring students to translate research on human needs into concrete design solutions, whether physical objects, service systems, or spatial environments. Because instruction is in French, students need solid academic French to follow design theory, project briefs, and coursework grounded in French and European care and design contexts. The degree spans two years, with an expected start in September and yearly tuition of 250 EUR, typical of programs at French higher education institutions. Graduates of care design programs typically pursue careers as product or service designers within healthcare and wellness sectors, design consultants for social innovation projects, or roles in organizations developing products and environments for aging, disability, or health-related needs. This specialization broadens traditional design training by applying it directly to the social and human challenges of care.