Italian Design: Theory and Practice

This course introduces students to the history and evolution of the Italian Design and to the methods of the design process. We will explore the reasons and the context that gave birth to a worldwide trend that still influences our contemporary lifestyle. Italian Design will be presented through the life and work of the greatest designers and of the most innovative Italian companies. During the course, field trips will be organized to allow students to visit the most famous Milanese design locations, such as the Triennale di Milano and Museo Achille Castiglioni, and to participate in the international Design Week (held in Milan during the spring semester). To highlight the craftsmanship and hands-on nature of design, each student will develop his/her own design project, following the project from its initial concept to the production of a real object.