Advanced Course inDesign Futures
The Advanced Course in Design Futures explores a diverse range of forward-thinking and futures-oriented approaches and methodologies, inspiring participants to envision and create possibilities beyond the current state.
Language English
CFA/ECTS 24
Duration 6 Months
Start Sept or Jan
Are you ready to enhance your understanding of design in just a few weeks through a top-notch programme?
Over the last decade, Design Futures has evolved into a dynamic and interdisciplinary domain, embracing various practices like Speculative Design, Design Fiction, and Experiential Futures. This cross-disciplinary field invites designers to leverage their research and imaginative abilities, empowering them to shape futures that are more inclusive, sustainable, and transformative.
The Advanced Course in Design Futures aims to inspire participants to envision and craft possibilities that go beyond the existing realities.
The Advanced Course structure is organised in two modules. Each module includes one theoretical course and one core workshop.
After successfully completing the Advanced Course in Design Futures, and additionally being recognised with 24 CFA/ECTS (for accredited path), students may have the opportunity to further proceed their studies by enrolling in the Academic Master’s Programme in Service Design.
ECTS credits might be validated at the option of the chosen University of reference in case of a transfer’s request to a postgraduate programme.
Dates: 10 Sept 2024 – 24 Jan 2025 or 27 Jan – 23 May 2025
Participants of the Advanced Course are expected to have first level academic degree (Bachelor degree or academic diploma) in fields related to the selected study programme.
Students with a different degree or diploma, motivated by strong interest in the programme’s topics and professionals with a previous background in the related field of study can also apply.
Certificate of English language (IELTS 5.0 Academic or equivalent on entry) is required.
Students are prepared to embark on a career as a self-employed consultants or entrepreneurs, or to consider a wide range of related roles in design consultancies, corporations, design studios, research institutions or start-ups, including:
- Futures researcher
- Speculative designer
- Design researcher
- Innovation consultant
- Design strategist
EMERGENT FUTURES
With a future-oriented perspective, the course delves into the emergence of novel and unexpected futures that challenge existing paradigms, requiring transformative shifts over a medium-long term perspective. In this way, participants will acquire the ability to navigate uncertainty, shape emergent futures and catalyse change.
DESIGN FUTURES RESEARCH
Through an interdisciplinary approach, students participate in a critical analysis of current methodologies and approaches, exploring how these methods can be utilised to research emergent trends, envision future scenarios, and anticipate change.
ENVISIONING ALTERNATIVE FUTURES
In this studio-based workshop, participants are invited to explore the transformative potential of collective imagination and its role in shaping better futures to foster social transformation.
TOMORROW INTERVENTIONS
This workshop is designed to translate future possibilities into tangible and engaging experiences. By crafting tangible artefacts and immersive situations, participants gain a deeper understanding of future scenario implications.
The Advanced Course involves the following costs:
Advanced Course Tuition
€ 9.000
New Fee from Sept 2025 € 10.000
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Giovanni Caruso is a professional with a diverse background. He holds an International Ph.D. in Audiovisual Studies. He transitioned into roles as a strategist and later as a design manager for a major consultancy.
Giovanni Caruso is a professional with a diverse background. He holds an International Ph.D. in Audiovisual Studies.
He transitioned into roles as a strategist and later as a design manager for a major consultancy.
Previously, he was an experimental musician, traversing different genres, unconventional styles and gears. Giovanni co-founded GAME – The Italian Journal of Games Studies and Speculative Futures Milan.