Material technologies, historical evolution of product design, Italian design: contemporary trends, design workshops, site visits, field trips and lectures and discussions with designers.

Period
01-07-2013 - 26-07-2013 (4 weeks)

Target group
Level: Advanced

Course aim
Introduces participants to the evolution and great innovators of Italian design ("Made in Italy") while examining contemporary designers, product and trends. The focus is on the emotional, expressive and sensorial value of such classic household goods as furnishings, dcor elements and accessories. Milan, the capital of Italian design will serve as the classroom to observe and evaluate contemporary creative and commercial realities.Synergies are created through the use of traditional lectures, meetings and discussions with industry professionals, practical training and site visits to showrooms, shops and exhibitions as well as the completion of a final project.

Credits
0.0 ECTS credits

Course fee
EUR 2600: Enrollment and tuition

Course leader
IED Milan

IED - Istituto Europeo di Design
Address: via A. Sciesa 4, Milan
Postal code: 20135
City: Milan
Country: Italy
Website: http://www.ied.edu
E-mail: admissions@ied.it
Phone: 00390255192963