IED OPENS UP FOR MASTER OF ARTS: DESIGN AS A LEVER TO IMPROVE THE WORLD.

"At IED we have always promoted design as one of the main levers through which to improve the world. A catalyst for multiple perspectives to generate positive change. This means observing the world and, where necessary, developing solutions to meet the needs of the planet (including humans and all other species) in a conscious manner, fostering harmony between individuals, technology and the environment", says Riccardo Balbo, Academic Director IED Group."This vision, embodied in the DesignXCommons concept, guides IED's ten Master of Arts courses: the core value is the same, i.e. design contributes to the definition, regeneration, implementation, integration and sharing of the commons."

MILAN, 28/06/2024 (informazione.it - comunicati stampa - istruzione e formazione)

"At IED we have always promoted design as one of the main levers through which to improve the world. A catalyst for multiple perspectives to generate positive change. This means observing the world and, where necessary, developing solutions to meet the needs of the planet (including humans and all other species) in a conscious manner, fostering harmony between individuals, technology and the environment", says Riccardo Balbo, Academic Director IED Group."This vision, embodied in the DesignXCommons concept, guides IED's ten Master of Arts courses: the core value is the same, i.e. design contributes to the definition, regeneration, implementation, integration and sharing of the commons."

This vision, which is already being implemented by IED in its three-year degree programmes, has been embodied in the IED Master of Arts courses into a continuous and dynamic learning environment. Students are able to take an active part in interdisciplinary projects together with experts from different fields, experiment with innovative methodologies, participatory governance models and sustainable practices, essential for the success of transformative interventions and management of the commons.

"The development of IED, owned by a non-profit Organisation, is part of a profoundly positive and responsible evolution that has led to its transformation into a Benefit Corporation in Italy. Clearly, IED has integrated into its corporate objectives what has always been part of its DNA: to generate shared value for the community and the environment while committing to operating responsibly, sustainably, and transparently. Balbo concludes: "Based on this approach, the natural evolution of the new IED Master of Arts programme can only be viewed from the perspective of Design as a project value for the common good".

The IED Master of Arts courses will be offered in Milan, Florence, Rome, Turin and at the Accademia di Belle Arti Aldo Galli in Como as follow:

IED Milan

Responsible Fashion Design

IED Florence

IED Roma