Founded in 1982, Domus Academy (DA) is considered one of Europe’s top design schools, offering Master’s and Pre-Master’s programs. Recent industry publications proclaim DA as one of the world’s top three design schools. DA is a member of CUMULUS, an association of European design schools. Winner of the Compasso d’Oro, Italy’s most sought after design award, and with a distinguished list of past lecturers such as Ettore Sottsass, Philippe Starck, Gianfranco Ferré, Neil Barrett, and Ron Arad, DA has always been a true pioneer of “Made in Italy”.
Instruction at DA centers on a “learning by designing” methodology, in which students solve real-life design problems under the guidance of distinguished faculty. Beyond teaching how to design products, DA courses approach design as a complex, challenging activity, which directs the form and the meaning of industrial production, basing aesthetic and social visions with cultural consciousness.
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Explore a range of graduate programs designed to fit your professional goals. Graduate programs offer intensive study that prepares you for a career in the field by building skills and expertise while also building connections in the industry. Graduate program offerings are revisited annually to ensure they are meeting the needs of their students.
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Milan offers the energy of one of Europe’s leading metropolitan cities, where students can explore world-class museums, cultural events, diverse neighborhoods and renowned dining. As a distinguished design school, Domus Academy welcomes a vibrant group of students from around the world, and builds a strong community both in courses and within the general student population. Domus course projects bring students together in collaboration with local businesses, and help students experience the Italian way of life. Beyond DA campus, Milan is a city that is easy to navigate via public transit, and it also allows for easy access to all of Italy and Europe due to its central location.
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