Semester in Interior & Living Design
The Course
A 15-week journey into Interior & Living Design that will lead you to join selected theoretical courses with professionals, active learning sessions and workshops working in international and cross disciplinary teams and taking advantage of many networking occasions.
Who Should Apply
Participants are expected to have a first level academic degree or a previous professional experience in the related field of study.
IELTS 5.0 certificate or equivalent is required.
All courses are taught in English. A high level of proficiency in the English language is required.
Course Structure and Intakes
The Semester Course structure is organized in two modules. Each module includes one theoretical course and one workshop in the specific area of interest.
Partcipants can select one of the following intakes:
FIRST INTAKE
From February 15 to May 28 2021
SECOND INTAKE
From April 6 to July 16 2021
Explore the Program
1st INTAKE
DESIGN CULTURE – Theoretical Course
Based on the Made in Italy brand, the Design Culture course aims at exploring and discussing a wide range of case studies and sources for understanding the nature, languages and values of the contemporary design scene while developing critical and analytical abilities.
ENVISIONING – Workshop
Through field research, physical or digital analysis, the Envisioning workshop investigates cultural and social conditions that will have an impact on our society in a medium or long-term perspective for questioning and envisioning the role of design and designers.
DESIGN FORMATION – Theoretical Course
The course explores different design strategies through the analysis of iconic projects in order to form a design critical thought and a visual communication strategy.
DESIGN OF SPACES – Workshop
The Design of Spaces workshop explores different ways of living in the contemporary space, starting from behaviors, habits and lifestyle to the interest of daily life inhabitants.
2nd INTAKE
DESIGN FORMATION – Theoretical Course
The Design Formation course explores different design strategies through the analysis of iconic projects in order to form a design critical thought and a visual communication strategy.
DESIGN OF SPACES – Workshop
The Design of Spaces workshop explores different ways of living in the contemporary space, starting from behaviors, habits and lifestyle to the interest of daily life inhabitants
PERSONAL BRANDING: PORTFOLIO – Theoretical Course
The course explores advanced competencies and abilities for the identification, creation, and management of the student’s professional identity with different targets: design a portfolio, deliver a speech, prepare and handle a job interview.
ENVISIONING – Workshop
Through field research, physical or digital analysis, the
Envisioning workshop investigates cultural and social conditions that will have an impact on our society in a medium or longterm perspective for questioning and envisioning the role of design and designers.
Companies
Several prestigious companies and design studios collaborate with the Semester course in Interior & Living Design program, actively participating in courses, workshops, internships, and international competitions organized by the department.
Get Inspired
Check out some projects that our students have completed with top brands.
Tranquillo
In collaboration with FontanaArte
Portyard
In collaboration with Ostello Bello
Wanderlust
Wanderlust
Due to this pandemic, Luliang Chen chose the photographer as the user of his project. Photographers need to frequently work outdoor, therefore functions and lifestyles need to change accordingly.
Meet your faculty
Your Program Leader
Aoi Hasegawa
After earning bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Architecture and Building Science at Tokyo Metropolitan University, Aoi Hasegawa launched her career as a set designer at Fuji Television Network in Tokyo, where she designed sets for Japanese and international musical acts. In 2005, Aoi moved to Milan and earned a second master’s degree at Domus Academy.
Since 2006, she has worked with Domus Academy, first as a project assistant and tutor and now as program leader of the Master in Product Design and Master in Interior & Living Design course. She also collaborates professionally with various companies and studios in the fields of product, interior, and strategy design.
Fees
The Semester’s programme in Interior & Living Design involves the following costs:
All Students
€ 8500
| Fee | Description |
| € 0 | Pre-Enrollment |
| € 8500 | Tuition |
Scholarships
Domus Academy is proud to support talented students with scholarship opportunities. Watch this space to discover the latest calls for scholarships launched in collaboration with leading brands, design studios, and publishers.