Summer Course

Design Made in Italy IED Firenze

Summer courses are
designed for students
seeking a creative Italian
educational experience
providing the backdrop
to discover and deepen
areas of interest and skills
for academic and
professional fulfillment. 
Summer Courses

IED Summer courses give you the opportunity to exchange ideas,

broaden your knowledge and perception of your discipline through
research team participation.
The school’s philosophy is to offer the highest level of design
education in a way that is inspirational rather than institutional
while providing a quality facility in an international atmosphere.
Summer courses are designed to build and update practical and
professional skills while enjoying a study abroad experience and
discovering new cultures and places.

The multicultural environment, with students and professionals

from all over the world will offer an enriching experience.

Summer courses are divided in two levels:

Introductory: preparatory courses designed for students with

no prior knowledge or experience in the discipline.

Advanced: courses intended for students who have competences or

basic professional expertise in the area of study and are interested
in developing their skills and professional portfolios.
 Design
Photo by C. Zini

Made in Italy

Starting date The course starts in the first week of July and has
and length a duration of 75 hours spread over 3 weeks.

Class scheduling Lessons are held from Monday to Friday, both

morning and afternoon, on a full-time basis.

Language English

Level Introductory
Why Florence?
If you have always dreamt of studying abroad in Italy, a Summer course in Florence
may prove to be a memorable experience! Considered the “cradle of the Renaissance”,
the city is laden with galleries such as The Uffizi and the Bargello Museum, art-filled
churches, and spectacular architecture.
Traditional handicrafts such as glassware and ceramics, wrought iron, leatherwork,
wares of precious metals, art reproductions are still of importance, along with
high-fashion clothing and shoe production.

What will you do?

‘Made in Italy’ is a synonym for experimentation, authenticity and timeless elegance;
a promise of high quality products and traditional craftsmanship.
This education path will guide you on a journey to discover and better comprehend
the quality of the Made in Italy products, especially in craftsmanship - based Italian
SMEs located in Tuscany and more specifically in Florence.
Our teachers, professionals working in the design field, will guide you to artisans’
workshop where you will see how skills, creativity and a sense of beauty, mixed to
technology and innovation, translate into authentic objects realised with elegance
and made with local materials.

Dida Dida Dida Dida

Finally, our staff will assist you during the hands-on workshop where you will
become the main protagonist, creating in first person your unique project.
Besides the design aesthetics, you will also acquire skills so as to propose
communication strategies for your project..

Who is this course aimed at?

People who are interested in the world of design and have no prior knowledge
or experience in the creative field. Skills such as drawing or sketching can be useful
even if not mandatory. Applicants must have the high school diploma, an upper-
intermediate level of English language and need to show strong motivation and the
ability to work in group.
Methodology
and Structure

This education path allows you to discover the authenticity and

the history of the Italian craftsmanship and to learn that the
success of the ‘Italian Design System’ is based on the dialogue
between handicraft and new technology. Through the three-
week course you will acquire basic design knowledge and
understand the supply chain that determines the quality of a
finished product.

The theoretical notions and expertises acquired will be applied

in modelling and design workshops. During the Final Project
presentation you will show the results of the work carried out
during the three weeks.

The Summer course includes a strategic combination of

theoretical lessons, held by designers and professionals in the
field, cultural tours to museums, and visits to handicraft stores.
Active participation in discussions with guest lecturer and site
visit attendance is fundamental.
Programme

Project by Interior Design students

History of Italian Design Italian Design: Contemporary Trends Introduction to colours, materials and texture
The course focuses on the historical development This course provides you with the tools to identify, Basic design methodology with hands-on
of Italian design. It offers you a general overview read and analyse the main European trends experience to better comprehend designers’
of the historical periods and main movements that in product, furniture, and fashion design. choices of production possibilities, material and
influenced and inspired major designers and The course highlights the material and immaterial shape manipulations.
provides you with an outline of the main icons of values of the Made in Italy production through
Italian design. a sociological and cultural perspective. Final Project preparation
Introduction to Colours, Materials and Texture Working on their course project and through the
Basic design methodology with hands-on use of targeted programs, students will learn the
Branding and Communication Strategies experience to better comprehend designers’ methodology to create, deliver and present a
In the current environment, besides of being choices of production possibilities, material and winning project.
talented at design aesthetics, you are expected to shape manipulations.
have a good working knowledge of digital strategy
and communication. Through this course you
acquire good communication skills, that can be Modelling and Design Experience Workshop
applied in the design and fashion fields. The lab allows you to understand the role of the
Furthermore you learn the brand’s value as a innovation process and advanced technologies
match between business and consumers. You in the Italian handicraft. It shows how technology
acquire the skills to build plans that provide becomes a tool through which the elements
structure and guidance to deploy a brand and of tradition are updated, to make them suitable for
connect it with the customers successfully. the needs of markets and consumers.
BATHROOM / BEDROOM
material board

BATHROOM / BEDROOM How to prepare

material board
before you start
A list of recommended reading and preparation material
is provided below:

BOOKS

• Enzo Mari
curated by Hans Ulrich Obrist, Electa (2020)
• Time to make a book
Patricia Urquiola, Rizzoli (2013)
• Architecture and design
Carlo Scarpa, Rizzoli (2007)
• Achille Castiglioni
Sergio Polano, Phaidon Press (2012)

ONLINE RESOURCES

• www.domusweb.it
Mutina Mantonelle Margherita • www.frameweb.com
Black stainless steel
• www.designboom.com
• www.elledecor.com/it
Corà Parquet Teak Burma
• www.thisiscolossal.com
Yellow Resin (smoked glass look) • www.ad-italia.it
• www.internimagazine.it
• www.designatlarge.it

FILM
Lisa Laudieri / Thomas Rojahn
IED Firenze 2021/2022
Mutina Mantonelle Margherita
• Parasite, Bong Joon-Ho, Corea del Sud (2019)
• Mio zio, (Mon oncle) Jacques Tati (1958)
Black stainless steel
• Koolhaas houselife, Beka & Lemoine (2008)
• Abstract: The Art of Design, Netflix (2020)
Corà Parquet TeakLars
• Dogville, Burma
von Trier (2003)

Photo by L. Laudieri, T. Rojahn

Yellow Resin (smoked
COURSE glassAND
MATERIALS look)
SUPPLIES

Required materials for class workshops will be provided.

All personal printing is at your expenses. We encourage
you to bring your own laptop and digital camera in order
to work independently.
Faculty
Francesco Toselli - Course Coordinator
Designer born in Ferrara with a passion for
production processes. He studied at the IUAV of
San Marino and at the Politecnico of Milan, where
he graduated with a research about errors in
industrial processes. In 2015, he designed for
Palomar the paper globe “Here” and, in 2017
“Lochness” memory bike lock. He has won several
international awards, including ADI Design Index,
honorable mention Young and Design Award,
Bicycle Brand Contest and German Design Award.
He currently works as a designer collaborating
with numerous companies, including the historic
Poltronova. Alongside these activities he teaches
at IED Florence and at Alma Mater Studiorum
in Bologna.
Practical Information

Qualification Visa
At the end of the summer course, if you have successfully attended You should check with the Italian consulate in your country
at least 80% of the whole education path, including field trips of residence to confirm if you need a visa for the period of your study
and course - related activities, you will receive the IED certificate in Italy. IED will issue (upon completion of enrolment and payment)
of attendance. the necessary documentation to apply for a visa.

Credit Transfer Facilities

If you seek university credits for summer courses you should All Summer class activities are organised so that learning becomes
contact the international education office at your home institution experience, this is why IED classrooms are equipped with the
and find out the transfer credit procedure. IED provides all relevant necessary tools for learning and research. Furthermore to complete
course materials including syllabus, professor profiles, and official the learning experience and to allow you and your classmates to
transcript of records in order to facilitate the transfer of credit and continue your individual preparation within the school, IED provides
recognition of the course. common areas for studying.

Admission Requirements CAD and Mac Computer Labs

You must be of age in order to be admitted, nevertheless IED The labs are equipped with computers with OSX and Windows
reserves the right to evaluate and accept admission to the course systems, video projectors, printers, scanners, and graphics tablets.
for students under 18 years of age. In order to be admitted you must All the necessary software for developing projects and preparing
have the high school diploma, an upper - intermediate level exams are installed and constantly updated.
of English language (corresponding to level 5.5 IELTS).
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