Master's Thesis: UX Research, HCI Research, Interaction Design Projects

Description We are seeking a highly motivated and creative intern to join our design team specializing in interaction design for innovative products, including smartwatches, mobile phones, PCs and other wearables. The ideal candidate has a strong interest in exploring the intersection of design and technology, particularly in areas such as AI in consumer products. You will be involved in a range of tasks, including recruiting users, conducting user interviews, benchmarking current products in the market, industry insights, and reviewing the literature to inform and inspire design decisions. A passion for experimenting different research methodologies and an eagerness to learn about the latest trends in design of human-AI interactions is essential. If you are excited about shaping the future of UX, we would like to hear from you! Qualifications - Masters’ student in Industrial Design, Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality, Innovation and Societal Change, Applied Cultural Analysis, Sociology of Law (focusing on European AI Act & Regulations), Digital Architecture and Emergent Futures, Asian Studies, Visual Culture, Entrepreneurship and Innovation, Social Anthropology, Media and Communication Studies, Information Systems, Psychology (familiarity with HCI / HRI literature). - Familiarity with research methodologies: industry insights, benchmarking, user interviews and usability testing, literature review. - Familiarity with AI tools. Preferred starting date January 2027.