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In collaboration with V***e Clicquot, students from the Master in Luxury Brand Management executed an outstanding workshop. They defined an innovative communication strategy for the upcoming 2024 Milano Design Week. The anticipation for Design Week is now thrilling!

Carola Braggio, Senior Brand Manager at V***e Clicquot:
"We were pleasantly surprised by the quality and commitment of the talents in developing truly interesting and relevant creative ideas for Maison V***e Clicquot. We will treasure the received proposals, and surely we will find the opportunity to implement some of them in our activities for the year".

Discover more about the Master in Luxury Brand Management: https://www.domusacademy.com/courses/business/master-in-luxury-brand-management/

In the last workshop series, Master in Fashion Design students collaborated with Romeo Gigli to craft a drop collection inspired by his iconic pieces. They showcased original outfits emboding the brand's essence in their works. It was a celebration of creativity and innovation!

Alessandro De Benedetti, Creative Director at Romeo Gigli:
"It was a pleasure to lead the workshop at Domus Academy, immersed in the creativity and energy of the young talents who participated. I was impressed by their ability to capture the historical identity of the Romeo Gigli brand, transforming it into poetic and visionary collections deeply rooted in the contemporary. Their artistic talent and demonstrated professional maturity exceeded expectations, confirming the bright future that awaits them in the evolving world of fashion."

"Domus Academy is my home, where I have studied, laughed and created!"

📖 Episode 33 - Walter Bedon
Thank you for sharing your story with us, Walter!

In these episodes, students share their experiences and everything that made this School an unforgettable milestone. Do you want to be the next? Contact us!
Photo credits: Walter Bedón

Click on the link in bio to discover more about Walter's journey!

“Domus Academy is my home, where I have studied, laughed and created!”

We’re delighted that Walter could absorb expertise from the professionals working with the students.
Thank you for sharing your story with us, Walter!

In these episodes, students share their experiences and everything that made this School an unforgettable milestone. Do you want to be the next? Contact us!
Photo credits: Walter Bedón

Click on the link in bio to discover more about Walter’s journey!

NEW SCHOLARSHIPS!
Unleash your potential: join the portfolio-based competition and seize the chance to obtain a scholarship for our Masters or 2-Year MA programmes, starting in Sept-Oct 2024!
Don't miss the chance and apply by March 22nd!

Discover more: https://competition.domusacademy.com/

On the occasion of Milan Design Week 2024, Domus Academy will launch its new collaborative project UNFOLD, featuring 6 top design schools worldwide and selected students from Domus Academy Masters in the areas of Design, Business and Experience.
Join us for a 6-day exhibition of innovative prototypes and, on April 18th, don't miss insightful conference about the schools’ research and an evening round table with design leaders.
Come visit us at BASE Milano and stay tuned for more details!

Discover more: https://www.domusacademy.com/news/unfold-at-milan-design-week-2024/

Have you ever felt that technology is too present in our lives?
During the last workshop, our Product Design and Interaction Design students focused on the 'Slow Technology' concept, exploring new ways to redefine our wellbeing and make our lives more balanced.

Project Leader: Andrea Foschiatti
Programe Leader: Aoi Hasegawa, Giovanni Caruso
Project Expert: Andrea Desiato

“I had the chance to create a network but also to know amazing mentors and dear friends from different parts of the world. I appreciate all the memories and I am so grateful for this fantastic experience at Domus Academy.”

According to Çağla Genç, Domus Academy surpassed her expectations! Working with diverse companies, exploring new design facets and forming invaluable connections made her journey unforgettable!
Thank you for sharing your story with us, Çağla!

In these episodes, students share their experiences and everything that made this School an unforgettable milestone. Do you want to be the next? Contact us!
Photo credits: Çağla Genç

Click on the link in bio to discover more about Çağla’s journey!

Congrats to our students from the Master in Product Design! Their project Tipsy has been exhibited at Maison&Objet 2024, a major French trade fair amongst the 3 most important European events for interior design. Crafted in collaboration with Ichendorf Milano, Tipsy blends different authors' cultures generating a relaxed atmosphere of joy. Ichendorf will insert the project amongst its collections.

Project authors: Paula Castillón, Chiara Tussie and Sonia Redon
Project Leader: Keiji Takeuchi
Learn more about the exhibition: https://www.domusacademy.com/news/project-tipsy-at-maisonobjet/
Discover more about the project: https://www.domusacademy.com/projects/tipsy/

What does the future hold for the luxury industry? Future Links project is the answer. Our Luxury Brand Management students redefined Bally's connection between physical and digital realms. They transformed the Bally's flagship store in Milan with vibrant windows and a tailor-made service, that strikes the perfect balance between craftsmanship and innovation. The outcome? An innovative campaign, positioning Bally as a beacon of excellence in the “Future Links” era.

Project Leader: Peter Hamer, Andrea Banfi, Gabriela Moschini
Project Authors: Barbara Sgarbi, Hanbyul Chung, Aksh*ta Mehta, Andrea Estirado, Titir Sengupta, Wang Xing

Discover more about our student projects: https://www.domusacademy.com/projects/future-links/

What's you strategy to make your home cozier?
Our students from the Master in Product Design and Interior & Living Design have designed a solution in their project Swirling Around.
They have envisioned a trio of products aimed at enhancing home comfort:
- Wine Swirler, a versatile combination of a mobile cart, wine cooler and coffee table.
- Cleaning Swirler, a portable cleaning kit enclosed within a stylish furniture.
- Styler Swirler, an adaptable closet easily integrated into any part of the house.

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Project Leader: .r.hasegawa

Discover more about the project: https://www.domusacademy.com/projects/swirling-around/

Domus Academy students from the Master in Interior & Living Design embarked on a journey to Materially, exploring the pivotal role of materials in crafting a sustainable product strategy. They delved into over two decades of expertise in innovative and eco-friendly solutions.

Have you ever imagined life in 2035?
Maybe we will all live underwater or we will be able to change the genetics of our children.
These are some of the ideas that Master in Interaction Design and Master in Product Design students came up with.
They envisioned artifacts and archetypes to materialize these scenario and provoke reflections.
All of these were exhibited at the Tomorrow's Trade Fair held on campus. Here are some photos of the groups and their prototypes!

Discover more about our Master in Product Design: https://www.domusacademy.com/courses/design/master-in-product-design/

Discover more about our Master in Interaction Design: https://www.domusacademy.com/courses/experience/master-in-interaction-design/

“Domus Academy gave me a lot of perspectives within the design industry. This experience opened many doors: from Venice Biennale to Milan Design Week, fostering my growth, expanding my network and establishing my work. A good design school helps you define the box before you can think outside it!”

According to Varun Embar Sainath, Domus Academy’s role is more than just broadening horizons, as it’s also helping students overcome the boundaries of their creativity, fostering a unique and expansive perspective within the world of design.

Thank you for sharing your story with us, Varun!
In these episodes, students share their experiences and everything that made this School an unforgettable milestone. Do you want to be the next? Contact us!

Photo credits: Varun Embar Sainath
Click on the link in bio to discover more about Varun’s journey!

Fashion Meets Sustainability!
Our students from the 2-Year Master of Arts in Fashion: Design, Art & Technology are pushing the boundaries of fashion design by experimenting with biomaterials.
Using organic materials is a way to create revolutionary fashion pieces that are not only stylish but also eco-friendly.

Discover more about our 2.Year Master of Arts in Fashion: Design, Art, and Technology: https://www.domusacademy.com/courses/fashion/2-year-master-in-fashion-design-art-technology/

Do you know the masterpieces from Achille Castiglioni? The students from the Master in Interior & Living Design explored his former studio, discovering his projects and the design process through a guided tour. The evocative location enriched the journey with insights into the design legacy.
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Can the bond between two sisters improve the work of interior designers? Ardea & Lirika Krasniqi, Domus Academy grads of 2021, weave their skills in ARRA Interior, a design studio in Prishtina. Together, they craft spaces grounded in human experience, shaping a harmonious fusion of aesthetics and functionality.

Read more: https://www.domusacademy.com/alumni/ardea-lirika-krasniqi/

Can a service create positive change over ecological decay and cultural dissolution?
Share your opinion in the comments or participate in our call for ideas. The aim is to foster solutions that can revitalize ecosystems and strengthen communities.
Get a scholarship for the Master in Service Design!
Apply now: https://competition.domusacademy.com/campaign/service-design

📖 : Episode 30
“The faculty, composed of industry leaders and seasoned professionals, provided me invaluable insights from their firsthand experiences.”

According to our Filipino student Franie, Domus Academy has given her various opportunities to multi-disciplinary co-design with some wonderful people. During her Semester in Business Design, she really appreciated Milan, “a city that breathes art and design and truly inspires you to be creative”.

Thank you for sharing your story with us, Franie!
In these episodes, students share their experiences and everything that made this School an unforgettable milestone. Do you want to be the next? Contact us!

Photo credits: Franie Semilla
Click on the link in bio to discover more about Franie’s journey!

📖 : Episode 30
“The faculty, composed of industry leaders and seasoned professionals, provided me invaluable insights from their firsthand experiences."

According to our Filipino student Franie, Domus Academy has given her various opportunities to multi-disciplinary co-design with some wonderful people. During her Semester in Business Design, she really appreciated Milan, "a city that breathes art and design and truly inspires you to be creative".

Thank you for sharing your story with us, Franie!
In these episodes, students share their experiences and everything that made this School an unforgettable milestone. Do you want to be the next? Contact us!

Photo credits: Franie Semilla
Discover more about Franie's journey: https://www.domusacademy.com/news/the-chronicles-franie-semillas-journey/

What is the best visual communication to express brand activism?
Share your opinion in the comments or participate in our call for ideas. Your mission is to create compelling communication campaigns to bridge the gap between corporate responsibility and societal change.
Get a scholarship for the Master in Visual Brand Design!
Apply now: https://competition.domusacademy.com/campaign/visual-brand-design

How would you represent your identity through a sustainable fashion collection?
Write us in the comments or participate in our call for ideas. Remember to be future-focused: a world where fashion industry and environmental sustainability coexist is an attainable reality, if we consider 3Rs - Reduce, Reuse, Recycle.
Get a scholarship for the Master in Fashion Design!
Apply now: https://competition.domusacademy.com/campaign/fashion-design

Learn about the career of our former student Marlisa Marasco. She is an architect and designer who knows how to strike a balance between the emotional impact and the functional aspects of her designs.

Discover more: https://www.domusacademy.com/alumni/marlisa-marasco/

It’s time to reflect on the captivating topic of Designing for Complexity: what do you think?
Share your opinions in the comments or participate in our call for ideas. The goal is to conceive a design project that can span across various design domains, reflecting the interdisciplinary nature of modern challenges.
Get a scholarship for the 2-year Master of Arts in Design Innovation!

Apply now: https://competition.domusacademy.com/campaign/design-innovation

📖 : Episode 29
"It was a dream come true for me to study at Domus Academy. It gave me an amazing experience of study and friendship, allowing me to live abroad for the first time in my life."

Domus Academy has been a great experience for Athipat Phegphala: a student from Thailand who attended the Master in Urban Vision & Architectural Design. He will never forget this experience and the people he met!

Thank you for sharing your story with us, Athipat!
In these episodes, students share their experiences and everything that made this School an unforgettable milestone. Do you want to be the next? Contact us!

Photo credits: Athipat Phegphala
Discover more about Athipat's journey: https://www.domusacademy.com/news/the-chronicles-athipat-phengphalas-journey/

Envision a blend of technology, nature and fashion with the aim of promoting public awareness of environmental protection and responsible consumption. Our student Liu Yufei, from the Master in Fashion Styling & Visual Merchandising, embodied all these elements in her final thesis project "The Glacier Dancer", designed thanks to the use of AI.

Project authors: Liu Yufei
Project Leader: Peter Hamer

Discover more about the project: https://www.domusacademy.com/projects/glacier-dancer/

Can the visual content of fashion represent the unique culture of a location?
Share your opinion in the comments or participate in our call for ideas. The challenge is to incorporate the “genius loci” of a place in a fashion brand visual content, merging a local spirit with global fashion.
Get a scholarship for the Master in Fashion Styling & Visual Merchandising!
Apply now: https://competition.domusacademy.com/campaign/fashion-styling-and-visual-merchandising