Interior and Furniture Design Istituto Europeo Di Design (IED)

Overview

Design is a transformative process that shapes the material environment in which we live, considering complex social, political, economic, cultural, and environmental interconnections. By engaging in constant dialogue with the local territory and its traditions, design goes beyond creating spaces and objects; it consciously responds to the context's needs, enhancing our relationship with the world.

Key Facts

Our Master’s Degree in Interior Design, Hacking Tradition: Reinventing Craftsmanship and Materials aligns with this vision by redefining the relationship between designers and their surroundings through mindful design. It hacks traditional knowledge and explores new applications of material and natural resources within local contexts. By fostering continuous dialogue between innovation and tradition, and between local and global influences, the course equips designers to create sustainable and culturally significant products, in line with the broader vision of DesignXCommons — an approach to ecological design centred on the integration and care of common goods and the regeneration of the planet.

The Interior and Furniture Design programme is offered at  Istituto Europeo Di Design (IED) .

The programme is rooted in a strong connection between mastering design methodologies and engaging directly with the local context. Tuscany’s renowned manufacturing sector, a symbol of Italian excellence in marble, textile, furniture, jewellery, and leather craftsmanship, has long intertwined design and production with its territory, traditions, and related social and economic dynamics.