Product Design. Techno-bodies for Equal Futures Istituto Europeo Di Design (IED)

Overview

This approach fits into the vision of DesignXCommons, where design is regarded to integrate the commons and regenerate the planet.

Methodology

Using an interdisciplinary approach, this  Product Design. Techno-bodies for Equal Futures programme from Istituto Europeo Di Design (IED)  covers ethical, social, cultural, and environmental issues involved in product design on a systemic basis, encouraging new design questions as a way to implement social, cultural, and ecological changes that can really make a difference. Through the study of ergonomics, sustainable materials and quick prototyping technologies, such as additive manufacturing, generative design, nanotechnology and lattice structures, the user-centred analysis is extended into the design of inclusive objects, tools, and scenarios that provide equal opportunities for all possible users, based on the concept of Universal Design. Spanning from the design and customisation of high-performance products for sports and fashion to implant engineering, the course explores how to design for the physical and mental well-being of all users and shape new ethical-material alliances between humans and technology.

Why choose it?

Career roles that can be pursued with the degree programme in Product Design. Techno-Bodies for Equal Futures will be able to contribute to ethical and inclusive projects as they work with design firms and R&D departments in the areas of human-centred design, universal design, material design, design for new technologies, design driven innovation, design for human care, and design for technology transfer. Continuing in Ph.D. trajectories at Italian and foreign universities will also be an option.