Italian Startup Institution Launches Online Course on Design History
The Italian startup Institution, established by Hu Huiming, Tom Cebic, and Lucilla Grossi, has introduced an online course on design history, scheduled from April 9 to May 28, 2025, via Zoom. This program consists of six two-hour sessions, commencing at 6 PM. The initial session, taking place on April 9 and led by Dario Scodeller, focuses on industrial design. Aldo Colonetti will delve into design evolution through Modernism and the Bauhaus on April 23. Following that, on May 7, Elena Dellapiana will discuss post-war design. Luca Guerrini will cover postmodern design on May 14, while Ali Filippini will address globalization and digitalization on May 21. The course wraps up on May 28 with Alberto Bassi discussing contemporary design issues. Each session is priced at €12, or €60 for the entire course, with discounts available for students and returning participants.
Key facts
- Institution is an Italian startup founded by Hu Huiming, Tom Cebic, and Lucilla Grossi.
- The online design history course runs from April 9 to May 28, 2025, on Zoom.
- The course consists of six two-hour weekly sessions starting at 6 PM.
- Dario Scodeller from the University of Ferrara leads the first session on industrial design.
- Aldo Colonetti covers Modernism and urbanization, focusing on the Bauhaus.
- Elena Dellapiana from Politecnico di Torino analyzes post-war design and new materials.
- Luca Guerrini from Politecnico di Milano explores postmodern design.
- Ali Filippini from Politecnico di Torino discusses globalization and digitalization.
- Alberto Bassi from IUAV University of Venice examines contemporary design challenges.
- Cost: €12 per session, €60 for full package; under-26: €8 per session, €36 full; discount for art course buyers: €50.
Entities
Institutions
- Institution
- University of Ferrara
- Politecnico di Torino
- Politecnico di Milano
- IUAV University of Venice
Locations
- Italy