IE School of Architecture & Design has partnered with POLI.design to offer a Milan Design Immersion Summer Course
The partnership of IE School of Architecture and Design with POLI.design, founded by Politecnico di Milano, is a in opportunity for IE students to live a fully immersive experience in Milan’s design ecosystem. The summer course will be led by top professors, adjuncts, and practitioners of Poli.design and is open to students on the Bachelor in Architectural Studies years 2 to 4, and the Bachelor in Design & Bachelor in Business Administration and Design years 2 and 3. It runs from Monday, 24th June until Friday, 5th July 2024.
“We are excited to partner with POLI.design as we continue to build our international network of leaders in the creative industries. POLI.design will help us connect the world of design in Milan with our faculty and students, and we hope to work together with them in the future to create innovative educational experiences.”
David Goodman, Dean of IE School of Architecture and Design
“At POLI.design, collaborations with international schools as IE School of Architecture and Design have the purpose to push the boundaries of conventional thinking. We strive to foster a complex design thinking approach that equips students with the necessary tools and constructs to tackle the urgent social, technological, and cultural challenges of our era”, explains CEO and Professor of POLI.design, Cabirio Cautela.
“In IE School of Architecture and Design, we have found a prestigious partner to co-curate a stimulating and demanding journey for talented students, who yearn to refine and expand their skillsets through the value of design. This partnership is a great example of how cross-cultural collaboration can drive innovation and foster positive change, shaping a better tomorrow together.”
Cabirio Cautela, CEO and Professor of POLI.design
Curated by leading experts in the field, this educational experience offers a comprehensive overview of the city's design scene, from its origins to the present day. The program provides professional guidance from leading designers and industry experts affiliated with POLI.design. The course will also include a collaboration with local icons in design and architecture, offering insights into current industry trends.
During the 10 days, the participants will be immersed in Milan's design culture, engaging in cross-cultural learning. The students will visit some of Milan’s most iconic museums, studios, buildings, and districts, among them the ADI Design Museum, Portanuova, Fondazione Franco Albini, Fondazione Vico Magistretti, Massimo de Carlo, 10 Corso Como, Villa Necchi alla Portalupa, Triennale Milano, Museo del Novecento, Gianfranco Ferré Research Center, Brera Design District, Milano CityLife and Teatro Franco Parenti.
Enrollment is limited to 20 students. Please submit your application in this link Deadline for applications: March 29th, 2024