阿尔伯塔大学设计研究硕士重点研究工业设计（ID）和视觉传达设计（VCD）领域的公共利益。教职员从事研究和实践，采用跨学科的方法和参与式的方法。 工业设计涉及用户与建筑环境之间的界面以及所涉及的身体、认知和情感问题。 视觉传播设计侧重于信息设计和传播，印刷和互动新媒体，并包括与教育、文化、健康和安全相关的需求设计。研究生在当地、国家和国际会议和展览会上展示他们的工作。

The MDes program at UAlberta focuses on research for the public good in the areas of Industrial Design (ID) and Visual Communication Design (VCD). Faculty members are engaged in research and practice, using interdisciplinary approaches and participatory methods. Industrial Design is concerned with the interface between the user and the built environment and the physical, cognitive and emotional issues involved. Visual Communication Design focuses on information design and communication, in print and interactive new media, and includes design for needs relating to education, culture, health and safety. Graduate students have presented their work at local, national and international conferences and exhibitions.