Great design doesn’t just look good — it makes people feel, think, act. That’s impact.
Across print, digital, interactive platforms and all other design uses, graphic design and interactive design need to grab attention and hold it long enough to convey key messages. When designs work, it allows you to share information, provide entertainment, or spur meaningful action (and change) in the world.
Tyler offers a master’s degree in Graphic and Interactive Design. Learn more about furthering your education here.
Successful design helps you to inspire and communicate in ways that resonate and connect people to each other and to important information, ideas and stories.
Such a dynamic field requires broader knowledge and skills. That’s why all 3 majors in the Design and Illustration Department at Tyler share many of the same required and elective classes.
That’s not how other schools do it. We believe it’s better for your education to mirror what you’ll experience in your career. Simply put, you don’t only earn your degree at Tyler. Instead, you start learning and acting like a creative professional from the very beginning.
Top employers and potential clients notice.
Your graphic and interactive design degree gives you tons of flexibility to build your skills and find new ones. There’s no need to choose one strict degree path. You really can explore different avenues and combinations based on your interests and curiosity.
We want you to feel empowered to shape your own creative experience.
The Tyler School of Art and Architecture features its own admissions team, who can provide you with the information you need to make the best decision for your educational and career goals.
Tyler’s BFA in graphic and interactive design is STEM designated and teaches you both core design principles and the latest tools and strategies — no matter the focus of your chosen design career.
In addition to gaining graphic and interactive design skills using all the latest software and tools, you graduate with broader, transferable skills that help you succeed professionally. You will learn:
Tyler teaches you all this to prepare you for your career in graphic and interactive design or to be accepted into a top-tier graduate degree program.
Adding attention-getting bonus skills for a wide range of majors, Tyler’s minor in graphic and interactive design bolsters your visual communication skills for any career. It’s especially popular with students majoring in business, communications, art history or the fine arts.
In addition to thinking like a designer, you learn visual storytelling, digital literacy and design principles. All things you need — and employers expect — in our hyper-visual, tech-focused world.
Careers in graphic design or interactive design exist in nearly any industry, not only seemingly creative ones.
Healthcare organizations need effective design for patient education. Start-ups need everything from logos and branding to official pitches to potential funders. Retailers of all kinds need store signage and continuous sales promos, along with omnichannel marketing across existing and new social media platforms. Nonprofits and advocacy organizations need to raise money and awareness. Even political campaigns need logos, signs, digital and print materials.
Design is everywhere, so our grads hold a variety of job titles.
Develop logos, typography and brand systems that define a company’s visual identity.
Create eye-catching and functional product packaging that enhances brand recognition.
Design animated graphics for video, advertising and digital platforms.
Design large-scale graphics, signage and wayfinding systems for physical spaces.
Develop immersive visual experiences for museums, trade shows and retail spaces.
Create visually compelling content and motion assets for brands on social platforms.
Build dynamic and engaging digital experiences, from websites to installations.
Design books, magazines and digital publications with strong visual storytelling.
Create custom typefaces, lettering and font systems for branding and digital platforms.
Transform complex information into clear, engaging visual stories.
Combine design thinking with business strategy to drive brand and user experience solutions.
Each year, Tyler hosts two events in the spring semester. Create is the Design and Illustration Department’s student portfolio review. This event highlights the graduating class of students’ work and connects them with creative professionals to help them become more comfortable presenting their work.
In addition, Connect is our networking event where we celebrate our graduating seniors and network with students, alumni, faculty and friends of the program.
When you choose Tyler, you learn to apply your creativity in functional ways. Basically, designs, illustrations and interactive elements give visual structure to information and stories to achieve specific goals.
“Pursuing a degree in design is not just about learning to create; it’s about mastering the art of creative problem-solving, a valuable skill in many careers. It sharpens your ability to communicate complex concepts visually, making your ideas more impactful.”
"One of the unique components of the Graphic and Interactive Design program is being a part of an exceptional program that is always changing. As we have evolved, our students and faculty members continue to showcase their extraordinary talents both on the national and international stage. It has been a great honor and joy to work with this vibrant group of dedicated creatives for the past 38 years."
"Tyler kids are cool. It's obvious they're comfortable looking with their eyes open and listening with open hearts, and they show up ready to think and work hard. And that kind of wild tenacity and dedication to the process pays off."
Tyler attracts creative leaders and change-makers to support your generation, including those who want one-of-a-kind careers that combine skills from different disciplines within the Design and Illustration Department.
Tyler’s faculty members strongly encourage you to build professional skills and gain work experience through internships.
Through workshops and our vast network of alumni and professional connections, your faculty-mentors help you find and prep for internships too. Your future classmates have completed internships at places like these.
Yes, really. Naomi Urey, who graduated in 2024, did an internship with Pixar in San Francisco.
“My internship at Pixar gave me the opportunity to hone my skills in graphic design and visual development for animation. Being able to network and gain real world experience in the animation industry was invaluable, and Pixar has helped shape me into the creative I am today.”
Nghi To earned a fellowship with Chronicle Books!
"My fellowship at Chronicle Books helped me gain invaluable insight into designing for the publishing industry. Working on a variety of products, from books to card games, allowed me to hone my technical design skills and my visual storytelling ability, as well as pushed me to experiment with fresh and exciting techniques. Also, the ability to create real, meaningful publishing products that live out in the world — in bookstores and on people’s shelves — has been an incredibly rewarding experience.”
Hear from our alumni and current students what they love about Tyler, what they learned, how they grew professionally, and why they remain thankful for the opportunity to study here.
Get a glimpse at the creative minds of your future classmates. This gallery of their work shows the breadth of what’s possible.
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Dive deeper into the innovative projects and diverse talents of our students. Discover a wider range of creative work, from cutting-edge designs to thought-provoking concepts, and see how our Tyler creative's are shaping the world around them.
In addition to Tyler’s specialized admissions team, you’re welcome to contact these graphic and interactive design program leaders.
Program Head of Design + Illustration and Professor
kholohan@temple.edu
