Showcase, background and motivation 

What needs to be in the application Portfolio

1. Case studies that show digital product work (apps, websites) - didn't do anything for the market yet? No problem, you can also add school projects, fictional work, redesign existing software
2. We need to see if you are aware of the generic user centered design process. What are its steps, how to apply them.
3. Any personal work that shows your background.
   Yes, it can even be studies, papers, essays, code, research you did - not just craft related. Any kind of research or work you find relevant.
4. Any personal work that shows your creative side. Design is problem-solving. Let us see how you do that.
5. You can add links to prototypes and videos, but the portfolio should be whole without them.
6. There is no minimum of pages or ideal length for a portfolio. We recommend to keep it between 10 and 50. If you have multiple projects you want to show, great! 

Please also attach a CV and a one-page motivation letter. The CV has to include your educational and professional background. The motivation letter should be a maximum of 2,000 words, answering at least the following questions: 

• What are your primary learning goals, and why?  
• What is your primary focus of interest in interaction design, and why?  
• Why do you think you would make a great addition to a team of IxD students with diverse backgrounds?  

The showcase/portfolio should be in PDF format with a maximum size of 150 MB (naming convention: firstname_lastname.pdf)  
 
CV and a one-page motivation letter should be in PDF format with a maximum size of 25 MB.  

Optionally, a reference letter from a previous university or workplace can be combined with your CV and motivation letter.

Pre-uploaded online: Yes/No 

At the interview: No  
 
When reviewing your portfolio, focus points will include:  

• the mindset and perspective reflected in the submitted works  
• the thought process involved in any work presented  
• the relevance of the themes displayed in the works  
• content and wording of the project descriptions  

Building highly diverse teams is one of the goals of the programme and for this reason, your background and the values and perspectives you can bring to the team will be an important consideration for the evaluation. 

Personal data 

File with your personal details including: 

• Your name  
• Your name at birth  
• Mother’s maiden name  
• Photo of yourself (6 x 5cm) 

This file must be in PDF format and consist of A4 pages. 

Maximum file size: 25 MB 

Previous studies

File with details of your previous studies including: 

• Certified copy of the transcript of records 
• A scanned copy of your diploma (if already obtained)  

This file must be in PDF format and consist of scanned A4 pages with a resolution of 300 dpi. 

Maximum file size: 25 MB

Interview (max. 15 min., online/offline) 

During the admission interview, you will have the opportunity to present your previous work and field of study. Though the purpose of the interview is to learn how you think and to assess your professional competence, the discussion may also include an examination of your vision, as well as your general education and knowledge. Your showcase/portfolio will be displayed and shared on a screen during the interview. 

Additionally, you can present anything in a physical form, if applicable. 

Maximum score: 99 points  
 
At the interview, the following qualities and skills will be assessed:  

• general education and literacy  
• aspirations and goals  
• ability to form an independent opinion  
• professional competence  
• creative thinking  
• dedication  
• ability to present and explain the works/ideas with fluency and the required language proficiency (minimum B2 level)