Bachelor in Design
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THE BACHELOR IN DESIGN
The Bachelor in Design is a forward-looking and multidisciplinary degree that addresses the physical, functional, emotional, and experiential aspects of our rapidly changing world. Offered by the IE School of Architecture & Design, the program blends creative exploration with strategic thinking, integrating a solid foundation in design, a rigorous project-based methodology, and a strong business perspective. It prepares students to tackle real-world challenges and drive innovation across industries, from digital environments to physical products and services.
As part of their academic journey, students have the option to pursue Diplomas in Interior Design, Graphic Design, or Product Design. These optional diplomas allow for deeper focus in specific fields, while preserving the flexibility and breadth of the core program.
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Get an inside look at what makes this program truly exceptional
In this exclusive overview, Taryn Mead, Assistant Professor from the Bachelor in Design, walks you through the core elements that shape the program’s vision, structure, and impact.
WHO IS THIS PROGRAM FOR
This is for INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE…
constantly observing, questioning and challenging the world we live in. You believe you can put your critical and creative eye to use, creating, testing and redesigning the world to fit your vision of its future.
LOOKING FOR…
an innovative program that combines solid design foundations with real-life projects to take on the world’s complex, fast-changing and unpredictable design challenges.
TO BECOME...
- Strategic designer
- Creative strategist
- UX designer
- Visual designer
- Design consultant
Location
Location
The Bachelor in Design unfolds across dynamic campus environments that shape the way you think, create, and collaborate. From inspiring studio spaces to innovation-driven urban settings in Madrid and Segovia, your journey takes place in environments designed to nurture creativity, experimentation, and real-world impact.Â
If you choose to study the Bachelor in Design, then you will study the first two years in Segovia and the last two years in Madrid.
Explore Our Campuses & Learning Environments IN SPAIN
Segovia Campus
A historic campus in a UNESCO World Heritage city, where tradition meets innovation through a close-knit community and spaces designed for collaboration and creativity.
Madrid CampusÂ
A vertical campus in the heart of Madrid with a contemporary academic environment, an international community, innovative spaces, and direct access to industry and entrepreneurship.
Creative CampusÂ
A creative hub in Segovia that combines a heritage setting with modern studios, workshops, exhibition spaces, and advanced labs.
Learning SpacesÂ
Fab Lab: A workshop for digital fabrication.
Design Studio & Architectural Studio: A space for design thinking and creativity.
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​Our creative campus
​Our creative campus
In the heart of Segovia, the IE Creative Campus blends history and innovation to redefine how creativity happens. Here, students from the School of Architecture and Design come together to collaborate, experiment, and bring ideas to life in an environment designed to inspire.
Across open studios and flexible workspaces, creativity flows day and night. Whether prototyping in the Fab Lab, exploring new materials in the bio lab, or testing concepts in digital studios, students have the tools—and the freedom—to imagine without limits.
5 REASONS TO STUDY DESIGN AT IE
5 REASONS TO STUDY DESIGN AT IE
LEARN FROM A UNIQUE METHODOLOGY
By providing a solid foundation in design, while taking part in demanding project-based discovery, this program focuses on facing the real industry challenges of combining scientific-based design with a business perspective.
CORE PILLARS OF OUR BACHELOR IN DESIGN
BENEFIT FROM A SOLID AND COMPREHENSIVE LEARNING METHODOLOGY
In this program, theory and practice come together to create a culture of technically based, innovative design that allows your vision to take shape. Become a well-rounded design profesional with a foundation in the history of design, technical methodology management alongside various representational techniques, including drawing for analysis, drawing for communication and 3D visualization.
DESIGN THINGS THAT MATTER
Understanding your business environment and learning how to market ideas are fundamental in a comprehensive design education. In this program you will learn how to develop a business plan, explore sales processes and impactful project management while benefiting from your innovate designing thinking methodology. Create real prototypes and bring your design solutions to life.
APPROACHING REALITY FROM A SCIENTIFIC PERSPECTIVE
In this program students develop a comprehensive set of design skills by exploring social sciences, sustainability and the use of modern technology. Gain different perspectives and sharpen your observational skills to change the way you think about design.
READY TO TAKE ON THE REAL WORLD
It takes a great deal of experience to meet the design needs of the modern world. Our project-based methodology encourages experimentation and ideation. Face real challenges in The Design Council. In this program, our profesional partners share their projects-in-progress, before students and faculty come together to undertake research, propose alternative schemes and come up with design proposals.
The program from a student perspective
Student Stories
At IE University, more than 75% of our student body comes from outside Spain, representing an average of 130 nationalities on campus each year. We take great pride in these numbers—and in the individuals behind them.Â
Our students are natural go-getters with a global outlook and a dream of a better future. Regardless of their degrees or passions, they strive every day to unleash their innovative potential and reach their goals. Driving this shared vision are people from a variety of cultures, backgrounds and life experiences. They are both united and entirely unique. These are our students. Discover their stories.
THE DUAL DEGREES OF IE UNIVERSITY
Develop a multidisciplinary profile and specialize in two distinct, yet connected fields, by combining another bachelor degree with your studies in this program.
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