OpenFieldStudio Design and Inclusive UX Prototyping Work Placement
Studio work-placement designing accessible digital interfaces, voice UI systems, and assistive technologies for individuals with sensory or cognitive disabilities.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Undergraduate degree in UX/UI design, media design, or frontend software development.
- English language proficiency
- IELTS 6.5 or equivalent professional working proficiency.
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not applicable for design studio work placements.
- Thesis / Research statement
- Figma/code prototyping portfolio exhibiting accessible design, WCAG standards, and mobile wireframes.
- Recommendation letters
- Approval from the DSS Studio Design Lead.
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Paid design internship: €750 monthly stipend plus full access to HvA MakerLab rapid prototyping facilities
- Application fee
- Zero internship placement fee
- Tuition / joining costs
- Integrated practical studio component of the DSS curriculum
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- 15 June 2027 (Autumn Studio Cohort)
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Digital Society School documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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