IED Florence Launches New Master's in Interior and Furniture Design
IED Florence has introduced a new two-year Diploma Accademico di Secondo Livello in Interior and Furniture Design, starting in 2025. The program aims to bridge tradition and innovation, emphasizing craftsmanship and sustainability. Students will work directly with Tuscan manufacturing districts known for marble, textiles, furniture, jewelry, and leather. The curriculum integrates theory and practice through field projects, workshops, company visits, and real case studies. The course aligns with IED's existing Textile Design program, which focuses on sustainable materials and innovative technologies. Both programs are part of IED's DesignXCommons vision, promoting ecological design that regenerates common goods. The new degree seeks to train professionals who can 'hack' traditional knowledge and reinterpret artisanal skills for contemporary applications.
Key facts
- IED Florence launches a new Diploma Accademico di Secondo Livello in Interior and Furniture Design.
- The program is a two-year master's level course.
- It focuses on the relationship between tradition and innovation in design.
- Emphasis is placed on craftsmanship and sustainability.
- Students will collaborate with Tuscan manufacturing districts (marble, textiles, furniture, jewelry, leather).
- The curriculum includes field projects, workshops, company visits, and case studies.
- The course is part of the DesignXCommons ecological design framework.
- IED Florence already offers a similar Textile Design program.
Entities
Institutions
- IED – Istituto Europeo di Design
- IED Firenze
- Artribune
Locations
- Firenze
- Italy
- Tuscany