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Are you an Artist, Biologist, Economist, Engineer, Ethicist, Graphic Designer, Interaction Designer, Product Designer, Programmer, Psychologist, Service Designer, Sociologist, Storyteller, Technologist, UI, UX, Video Maker...or just you?

There are only 24 places available for 24 individuals with 24 unique perspectives that will create 24 potential new futures.

Copenhagen Institute of Interaction Design is an international hub of creative and strategic minds. We share a passion for people, nature and technology. Our life-centred approach enables us to create impact through the design of innovative products, services and environments.

If you want to see the most recent final projects from CIID view them here.

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David Rose

Visiting Faculty
Spatial computing expert, entrepreneur, and author of 'Supersight'

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Joey Huang

Visiting Faculty / IDP 2019
Senior Product Designer
ex. Uber, ex. Apple
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Norris Hung

Visiting Faculty / IDP 2020
Product Designer, Regrow
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NEWS & Events

From Insight to Impact: The IDP Exhibition

July 4, 2025

CIID Connect Events Around the World

May 6, 2025

Come and visit us in Bergamo!

April 29, 2025

NETWORK, LEARN AND BE INSPIRED!

March 27, 2025

OPEN LECTURE: Manali Mohanty & Mayo Nissen

March 11, 2025

OPEN LECTURE: Marzia Aricò

March 4, 2025

OPEN LECTURE: David Rose

February 25, 2025

OPEN LECTURE: Benjamin Zweig

February 11, 2025

EDUCATION

We offer dynamic learning experiences including our one-year, full-time programme for those who want to become practitioners in interaction design. Our Pop-Up Schools host shorter courses focused on different aspects of technology and design in locations around the world.

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Interaction Design Programme

Taught by experts in design, technology and innovation, the Interaction Design Programme is a one-year, immersive experience that imparts the skills, mindset, and knowledge to become a proficient interaction designer. There are multiple opportunities for industry collaboration which empower students to work on complex, real-world problems.‍‍

Length: 1 year

Location: Bergamo, Italy

Accepting applications: for cohorts starting in April 2026 and September 2026

Applications will be reviewed on the 15th of each month. The process will remain open as long as places are available.

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Please follow the guidelines on the admissions page.

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"To me, the Interaction Design Programme was a time in my life where I consciously invested in myself, and I'll forever be thankful for it. The IDP is what you make of it. With an open mind, it's an opportunity to zoom-out of your own career and life, and to be inspired by a network of incredibly diverse, genuine, and talented people."

Lea-Labreche Lemarie

IDP 2020
Lead Creative Strategy at Random Studio

STUDENT WORK

Jose Chavarría final IDP project.
Interface

Jose Chavarría, 2021

What if we could experience the world from a different perspective? These masks enable us to explore and enhance the human perception of reality by swapping a human sense with a non-human sense. Inspired by turtles, bats and snakes, we are able to embody the different ways these creatures perceive the world.
Final IDP project by Diana Pang.
Epione

Diana Pang, 2021

Creating space for intimacy for sexual assault survivors and their partners. Epione consists of a grounding device that helps couples connect with the present moment through synchronising their heart rates, and a card game that encourages communicating boundaries between couples.
Herin Haramoto's final IDP project.
Color Tone

Herin Haramoto, 2021

Experiencing sound through sight and touch. Color Tone lowers the barriers between deaf and hearing people by enabling people with hearing loss to perceive sound in different ways. It allows them to access sound and provides a creative outlet for self-expression, encouraging shared experiences and new ways of communicating.
Deepshikha Kapoor's final IDP project.
PIIQ

Deepshikha Kapoor, 2022

Piiq encourages play, reinforces collaboration and is designed to help children learn social skills lost during the pandemic. Mini interactions enable creativity, co-creation and collective problem-solving. PIIQ contains embedded technology that elevates the game experience, adding an element of magic for a delightful interaction.
Luci

Ana Acevedo, 2021

Learning STEM through mixed reality and interactive storytelling. By building physical prototypes and interacting with voice-driven AR characters, girls can explore STEM topics in a fun way and work on their self-confidence with the help of the main storyteller Luci.
Wolfe Erikson's final IDP project.
In–Joy

Wolfe Erikson, 2022

People find it hard to navigate deep feelings of isolation and loneliness caused by living with health conditions conditions that require complex care such as Multiple Sclerosis, Mast Cell Activation Syndrome, and Endometriosis. IN–JOY builds a joy-centred community for these people.

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CIID is dedicated to addressing real-world challenges by placing a strong emphasis on life-centred design principles and fostering interdisciplinary collaboration.

We empower individuals and organisations with both the skills and mindset necessary to create products and services that not only meet high standards but also make a tangible and positive impact on the world.

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