Alumni
Maria Lezhnina

Maria Lezhnina

Master's in Urban Vision & Architectural Design

Year of Graduation: 2011

Current role: Architect, Open Building Research

Country: Russia

Maria Lezhnina obtained her Master of Science in Architecture from the Kazan State University of Architecture and Engineering (KSUAE) in Kazan, Russia, in 2011. She went on to earn her Master in Urban Vision & Architectural Design at Domus Academy in 2012.

Besides winning several awards and grants, she has worked for Architecture & Urban Systems in Mendrisio, for Buromoscow in Moscow, and for Open Building Research in Milan. She has been also involved in teaching activities at the International Institute of Architecture.

Her interdisciplinary background, as well as exposure to different cultures, led her to photography taking part in several exhibition around the world.

Design Courses

Master in

Product Design

Duration: 11 or 14 months
ECTS: 60 or 90

Explore new territories in product design, technology, fabrication, and construction in Milan, the world capital of design.

Master in

Interior & Living Design

Duration: 11 or 14 months
ECTS: 60 or 90

Boost your career by earning your master’s in interior design and working with design companies to transform spaces.

Master in

Urban Vision & Architectural Design

Duration: 11 or 14 months
ECTS: 60 or 90

Design concepts for private and public spaces. Collaborate on architectural projects to define a better urban future.

Online Preparatory Programme

Duration: 8 weeks

Combined with in presence Master’s Programme of interest.

Semester in

Product Design

Duration: 16 weeks
ECTS: 24

Learn how to analyse human needs, cultural and environmental factors to plan the design and fabrication of new products.

Semester in

Interior & Living Design

Duration: 16 weeks
ECTS: 24

Work in international teams on projects that re-invent interior & living domains.

Semester in

Urban Vision & Architectural Design

Duration: 16 weeks
ECTS: 24

Gain new creative and technical skills through the analysis of the urban landscape.

2-Year Master of Arts in

Design Innovation

Duration: 2 years
ECTS: 120

Explore technology throughout and apply new design approaches and models to future scenarios.

Summer Course

Augmented Reality Boot Camp

Duration: 60 hours
ECTS: 4

Learn how to master AR concepts, technologies, and applications in the field of design.

Summer Course

Italian Design Culture & Contexts

Duration: 60 hours
ECTS: 4

Discover all scales of Italian Design in its most relevant aspects, from product to interior and architecture.

Tailored & On Demand Courses

Short courses, customised or on demand, with a learning by doing approach for companies, students and institutions.

Bachelor of Arts in

Design

Duration: 3 years
ECTS: 180

Develop a well-rounded skill set and prepare to navigate the design world, experiencing industry standards and alternative production methods.