DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: February 28th, 2025
COURSE START: Sept 9th or Nov 4th
SCHOLARSHIPS AMOUNT
• Scholarships covering from 5.000€ to 8.000€ of the total tuition fee both for the Academic Master's Programme and the Double Award Master's Programme.
INTRO
Algorithms increasingly influence our choices, shaping what we see, hear, and explore. While they offer convenience, they often prioritise predictability over diversity, creating standardized experiences that limit curiosity and serendipity. From music playlists to cultural recommendations, the joy of unexpected discovery is at risk of being replaced by repetitive suggestions. This competition invites you to explore how interaction design can challenge cultural homogenisation, igniting curiosity and fostering meaningful, diverse experiences in surprising ways.
BRIEF
Applicants are tasked to design a solution that fosters discovery beyond algorithmic recommendations, breaking free from repetitive patterns to encourage curiosity and exploration. The project can take the form of a digital platform, such as a mobile or web app, or a tangible, physical device that extends interaction into the real world. Participants should consider how hybrid approaches might combine the digital and physical to create unexpected, engaging, and inclusive experiences. The solution might focus on areas such as discovering new music or other cultural artifacts, exploring diverse cuisines, or connecting with unfamiliar cultural narratives, places or practices. Emphasise breaking algorithmic habits while fostering a sense of wonder and curiosity in users.
Whether digital, physical, or a combination of both, the design should prioritise inclusivity, accessibility, and meaningful engagement. Judging will focus on creativity, novelty, usability, and the impact of the design in inspiring users to embrace serendipitous encounters and rediscover diverse, enriching experiences.
APPLY NOW When you submit your project you will receive an immediate confirmation email that your submission was received. If you do not receive a confirmation, let us know at: competitions@domusacademy.itRequired materials
ADDITIONAL FOR DOUBLE AWARD MASTER
- 2 Reference Letters
- IELTS 5.5 in all parts or recognized equivalent certificate to be submitted within 3 months before the course start date. (not mandatory)