Istituto Europeo di Design

The most important international creative laboratory

Today, the Istituto Europeo di Design is an international Network of creativity, which is constantly on the growth. Many enterprises are now accustomed to ask for the brilliant, creative solutions of the projects proposed by IED students.
Istituto Europeo di Design, thanks also to its Research Centre (CRIED), boast a long history of international consultation to famous enterprises, universities and foreign governments.

The only Network in Europe of fashion and design schools

IED has now seven seats: in Milan, Rome, Turin, Venice, São Paulo, Madrid and Barcelona. Each seat guarantees the same methodology and philosophy as the rest of the IED Group, while retaining an autonomous personality and individual character, which springs from the close relationship with the economic and social territory to which the seat belongs.
For those students who wish to experience these different cultural realities in person, it is possible to attend a year of their course in another of the seats belonging to the Institute’s network.

The school of the project

The symbiosis between knowing and knowing how to do, (indispensable fulcrum for the growth and development of cultural, creative and critical skills), represent the key goal of IED training and the principle which inspires and characterises all its courses. Theory lessons are accompanied by daily workshops and practical exercises, both in the laboratories and in direct contact with participating partner enterprises.
All students learn not only the theory of design, but also have the opportunity to test out their creativity in the creation and realisation of design projects and finished products.

The quality of the training offered and the role of the companies

The faculty is composed of experts and professionals in their sector, who are able to provide applied competencies and innovation, as they constantly update their knowledge and avail themselves of new tools, techniques and trends in fashions, tastes and of the market. Courses are run in close contact and in collaboration with prestigious enterprises within the different sectors involved. Internships in companies are the natural prosecution of each course. A placement service will finally help students to find their preferred job.

An incredible array of sophisticated laboratories

The most modern laboratories accompany students in their educational pathways: from the new lighting techniques laboratory or the fashion show theatre, to the fashion accessories and shoes laboratory or the rapid prototyping lab.
Large, specialised and updated libraries are at the disposal of students in each and every seat. In addition, the constant updating of technology and the availability of hardware and software, PROVIDE the best support for interactive learning.