Master in Design Futures
The Academic Master in Design Futures explores a diverse range of forward-thinking and futures-oriented approaches and methodologies, inspiring students to envision and create possibilities beyond the current state.
Language: English | Start: February, September, November
ACADEMIC MASTER'S PROGRAMME
Duration 11 months
Accreditation MUR/Italy
ECTS 60
The Academic Master’s Programme in Design Futures is a progressive, workshop-based learning experience, supported by seminars, lectures, tutorials, and fieldwork. Guidance is provided by industry professionals, the course leader, and project leaders through individual coaching and mentorship.
This combination of accredited coursework and real-world professional projects give students the opportunity to build upon their academic foundations while gaining valuable experience directly applicable to their future careers.
The Academic Master’s Programme is accredited by the Italian Ministry of Education.
Graduates of the Academic Master’s Programmes earn a degree that is recognised throughout Europe and the world, receiving an Academic Master’s Degree (60 ECTS credits) accredited by the Italian Ministry of Universities and Research (MUR)*, in addition to a Domus Academy Master’s Diploma.
The programme consists of five terms, each including a subject module and a workshop module. The fifth term is dedicated to the Industry Placement. The programme concludes with the presentation of the Final Project.
* The academic Master’s Degree is awarded by NABA, Nuova Accademia di Belle Arti.
Over the past decade, Design Futures has emerged as a dynamic and transdisciplinary field, incorporating various practices, such as Speculative Design, Critical Design, Design Fiction, and Experiential Futures.
This futures-oriented approach empowers designers to challenge societal norms and imagine alternative visions and possibilities.
Embracing a transdisciplinary approach, it invites designers to harness their research and imaginative capabilities, empowering them to shape more inclusive, sustainable, and transformative futures.
This course is tailored for designers, strategists, researchers, and innovators committed to designing for better futures.
It is suitable for professionals with a background in product design, service design, interaction design, management, or related fields, eager to question established paradigms and craft transformative future scenarios.
All courses are taught in English. A high level of proficiency in the English language is required.
Students are prepared to embark on a career as self-employed consultants or entrepreneurs, or to consider a wide range of related roles in design consultancies, corporations, design studios, research institutions or start-ups, including:
- Futures Researcher
- Speculative Designer
- Strategic Designer
- Design Researcher
- Service Designer
- Innovation Lead
The Academic Master’s Programme involves the following costs, in addition to the payment of a degree fee to be paid within one month before the course start date, equal to € 540.
Matriculation Fee: € 540
EU & EFTA students fee
Academic Year 2026-27
€ 23.900
Pre-Enrollment: € 3.000
Tuition: € 20.900
Non-EU Students Fee
Academic Year 2026-27
€ 28.900
Pre-Enrollment: € 3.000
Tuition: € 25.900
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