Vi Vo_ Villa Voices
27-28 June 2013 • Florence Dance Center • Borgo della Stella 23/r, 50124, Florence, Italy
Istituto Europeo di Design in Florence presents “Vi.Vo: Villa Voices” at the Florence Dance Center, an interactive sound installation curated by this year’s students of Master in Arts Management. The installation proposes a blind sound maze as a metaphor for conversation as a continuous search of meaning, through the voices of Villa Romana’s artists-in-residence. This event, made possible by Etoile Toy Visual Arts Florence, will take place at the Florence Dance Center Via Borgo della Stella 23/r – Florence on the 27th-28th of June, 2013.
This year’s collaboration with Villa Romana and Etoile Toy Visual Arts Florence brings together the voices of Berlin-based Canadian artist Shannon Bool; Irish artist and musician Mariechen Danz; Brussels-based German artist Heide Hinrichs; German conceptual artist Daniel Maier-Reimer and British artist, William Furlong whose project Audio Arts produced a significant archive of artist interviews from 1973 to 2006. Vi.Vo: Villa Voices takes inspiration from Mr. Furlong’s extensive body of work and will be shown in conjunction with his exhibition Speaking to Others: Who Speaks to Who to be held at Villa Romana.
Vi.Vo: Villa Voices uses the maze to emphasize the construction of conversation as a creative process. This is achieved by transforming the rooms at the Florence Dance Center into a dark space and by hanging parabolic speakers from the ceiling. The visitor’s action of walking into a predetermined area will activate the motion sensors which will then enable the speakers mounted above to emit messages. A number of these speakers are placed throughout the space, each with their own dialogues.
The absence of light and visual cues persuades the visitor to construct a route using primarily these messages. He participates in a game of connect the dots which allows him to either follow the conversation or create his own meaning by stepping into different sounds in a new order. As with conversations, often the participants engage in an exchange of signals that are not necessarily linear and sometimes non-verbal. A gesture for example may evoke a meaning that is understood without the need for words. In this installation, the use of motion to activate the transmission of a message emphasizes this concept.
The conversation itself also becomes sculptural, in a way that a speaker can select his words, languages or gestures while the receiver can choose which message to accept. This process of editing gives the dialogue a shape, a volume in a defined space.
As a foundation for creating the route of the maze, the students used the word “AUM”, a primordial sound which is common to all humans, or according to Hindu philosophy, a sound which contains all other sounds and words. “AUM” could be further broken down to 3 basic syllables: “Ah” “Ooh” “Mm” with each syllable embodying individual characteristics, origin and tone but which, when put together, create a certain harmony: “om”.
With this in mind, the maze is transformed into an allegory for the pursuit of unification or agreement, where each of the artists who participate in this exchange — who has traits, experiences and opinions unique to himself — plays a role in forming a conversation that is meaningful and whole.
Vi.Vo: Villa Voices explores the idea of removing the visual and turning to the richness of language and sound to translate the artist’s art and the process of its creation. The international students of IED Masters in Arts Management hailing from 8 different countries: Belarus, Colombia, Italy, Kazakhstan, Taiwan, The Philippines, Portugal, Turkey and Romania were introduced to Villa Romana’s artists-in-residence in March and have since collected meaningful conversations surrounding the artists’ practice, processes and reflections. These conversations which guide the visitors through the maze transform the installation into a construction of shared interactions, of the understanding of each artist as individuals, of their language and sounds.
Such practice was inspired by Mr. Furlong and Barry Barker’s project Audio Arts which started in 1973 and produced 25 volumes of artist interviews including conversations with Andy Warhol, Joseph Bueys, Yoko Ono and the late Italian artist Mariano Merz. Audio Arts was purchased by Tate in 2004 and a selection of this archive will be exhibited at the Villa Romana from the 26th of June.
IED Firenze is honored to have Mr. Furlong as a guest at the Vi.Vo: Villa Voices opening, to be held on 27 June 2013, 7:30pm.
IED International Open Day – Explore | Experience | Enroll
Thursday 27 June | Friday 28 June | 10:30AM to 5:00PM
Prospective students are invited to join the next IED International Open Day, experience the creative and exciting atmosphere of IED campus in Italy:
You will have the opportunity to:
- meet our faculty to find out what life in IED as a student means
- attend an advice session to know more about our Courses, fees, admission process, accommodation, facilities and services
- take a tour of the campus
Explore | View IED’s outstanding facilities and get acquainted with beautiful historic cities
Experience | Participate to the workshop “Handmade (in Italy)”
Spend a day working with your hands in a typical Italian way! Take a chance to find out how to work as a craftsman, transforming and shaping materials into a product you will take home to tell others about your experience of being “a craftsman for an hour”.
Enroll | Begin your journey to a future with IED.
Choose a city and register.
IED Master Courses in Florence 2014
It’s time for some changes. Or improvements.
The arrival of 2014 is a great opportunity to update your career and apply for one of the master courses at IED Florence. The courses are addressed to newly-graduated students and practising professionals from all over the world.
Early enrollment incentives are available and offer up to 20% off of the tuition fee. Please contact us to know which promotions and scholarships are currently offered.
Video New Campus IED Florence
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Fashion events and public relations
The Fashion Event and PR Master Course’s aim is to give participants the opportunity to further develop their acquired skills through a transversal analytical approach of the Fashion System and an experiential didactic method that combines theory to practice.
The program is structured so that participants will have the opportunity to work on real life situations and promote fashion brands, designers and artisans as well as gain insight into the communication chain of fashion and its multi-faceted integrated strategies that increasingly involve New Media and Social portals.
RAW Philosophy – Conny Groenewegen - Chateau Blanc – Cetin Gulcin Photo Shooting
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Master Professional in Graphic Design
focus on new media & web communication
IED Florence Master in Graphic Design offers to the students the unique experience to immerse themselves in the creative process that takes far beyond the school. The Master course is addressed to newly-graduated students and practising professionals. The Master Professional in Graphic Design with a focus on media launch professionals that have the abilities to:
• deal with the complexity of the contemporary world • consciously tackle the new requirements of production • open windows onto potential new worlds • interact competently in professional circumstances
These advanced study program with flexible curricula are designed to cater for the increasing complexity of the labour market.
Students projects – Link Special projects – Be inspired for Targetti – Advertising video for Targetti – Video mapping for Targetti – Live the language Succesful students – Federigo Gabellieri – Alice Paviotti – Rawad Saghir
Interview students - Federigo Gabellieri - Jennifer El Hage
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The Master in Arts Management is divided into two operational modules, characterised by a distinct course of study in relation to the city in which it takes place, each involving an examination and a final project. Some of the subjects of the course cut across the modules, while others are specific and unique to each location.
The Master is held in partnership with the Fondazione Palazzo Strozzi in Florence, the MIBAC (Italian Ministry of Cultural Heritage and Activities) in Rome and the Peggy Guggenheim Collection in Venice.
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Master Courses in Italian:
- Course in Marketing Territoriale
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IED Florence Services
At IED Florence we provide support services to students in and out of the classroom. Whether you are a student from Bologna or Beijing you will receive a warm reception and access to all the resources necessary to make your IED Florence experience a great success. The transition to a new school, city, country and culture is a challenge. The staff and faculty at IED Florence are here to assist in that process.
Accommodation We offer student accommodation in centrally located apartments in double rooms with other IED students. Additional services such as airport transfer and private apartment rental are available upon request. We provide this service through a local agency
Academic Services IED Florence provides all necessary documentation and final course transcripts to facilitate credit transfer to your home institution. In addition, course coordinators hold regular office hours to meet with students to discuss their progress and any questions they may have.
Communication IED Florence has high speed wifi and numerous computer and printing stations throughout the facility for student usage. In addition we provide students access to Italian mobile providers and home internet services.
Permit of Stay During orientation students are guided through the paperwork and mandatory identification check visit by IED staff.
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Here some Pictures taken during the building restoration
Here are some 360° pictures.
New Campus official pictures link
TALENT AND KNOWLEDGE CO-OPERATION EVENT
OMA and IED will be introducing their new collaboration at “Artigianato e Palazzo”, an annual event that takes place in Giardino Corsini in Florence from the 16th of May to the 19th. A Cocktail Party and an evocative installation will celebrate “Talent and Knowledge Cooperation” on the 18th May from 7,30pm.
During the exhibition dedicated to the excellence in Tuscan artisanal techniques and antique crafts, IED and OMA will present “Talent and Knowledge Co-operation”: the innovative project that involved IED students working with the new upcoming artisans from OmAVentiquaranta association.
The event designed by IED students will be promoting the work of young artisans in Tuscany and handcraft tradition. The artisans represent the typical example of today’s Made in Italy concept, that maintain their philosophy on making unique and one of a kind products; while IED students propose and research a creative and contemporary way of communicating.
One of the main projects that IED Students managed was focused on an in depth analysis on the OMA’s Master Artisan, Irma Schwegler, the designer of Old Fashion Sartoria, creating a showcase for this event. Casentino, the typical Tuscan wool used by Irma Schwegler, will be reinterpreted through handmade chandeliers and mannequins to evoke the atmosphere of the countryside thanks to an irreverent mix of images, colours and fabrics.
Video interviews of the young artisans of OmAVentiquaranta created by IED students will represent the feeling of contemporary craftsmanship emerged thanks to this innovative collaboration.
Through touch, smell, sound and image it will be possible to experience the combination of traditional andinnovative way of creativity
Fashion Communication
It’s time for some changes. Or improvements.
The arrival of September 2013 is a great opportunity to update your career and apply for one of the three year courses at IED Florence.
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Program details:
Language: english
Beginning date: 29 October 2013
Program: three year undergraduate program
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Program Objectives:
Fashion Communication and its new and interactive uses in Social Media is one of the main factors that determine whether brands that compete in the Fashion System will be successful or not. IED Fashion programs are intensive and train professionals to be capable of communicating effectively, conceiving and managing an integrated promotion strategy, monitor communication and advertising campaigns, manage relations with the media and organize events and fashion shows.
Teaching Method:
The IED methodology is experiential and creates a well-balanced mix of theory and practical approach to the Fashion System, including conferences with professionals, visits to relevant companies and fashion fairs, group and individual projects in collaboration with fashion brands.
Past editions and alumni’s projects:
During previous editions of the program students had the opportunity to actively collaborate with important fashion brands such as Emilio Pucci, Calvin Klein Underwear, Roberto Cavalli, Gianni Versace Parfum, Fendi, Guess and other well-known brands.
Video By Anubav Jhain (India) for the project (The Poem) LINK
Shooting session 2011 – Students with Stylist Camilla Di Biagio and F&P studio LINK
Back Stage Video by Gulcin Cetin (Turkey) LINK
Street style photoshooting for the brand Petit Mademoiselle LINK
Conny Groenewegen LINK
RAW Philosophy LINK
PHOTOSHOOTING BACKSTAGE LINK
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IED Teaching method:
The IED operates with an experiential teaching method that allows students to test their skills in real-world projects and with actual companies during their didactic curriculum. This approach allows students to create aprofessional portfolio during the program as well as arrive prepared for the current challenges of the working world
Ways that the IED collaborates with companies:
- Faculty is chosen amongst professional figures that work within the Fashion system
- IED organizes “Special Collaboration Week” projects where students act as external consultants for companies for week-long projects.
- Didactics are structured with individual and group works that cover and deal with real-life cases and scenarios.
University credits
IED provides all relevant course materials in order to facilitate the transfer of credit and recognition of the course or program in your home university.
Accommodation & services
IED assists enrolled students looking for an accommodation in Florence and may provide extra services such as airport pick-up and full accommodation organization for summer students. Our staff also supports students for immigration compulsory procedures and medical assistance.
Visa
A student visa may be necessary for international students applying to courses longer than 90 days. IED provides all necessary documents to apply for the necessary visa and assists students on-site with compulsory procedures for immigration. International students are invited to consider visa process time requirements in their country and apply with sufficient advance.
Admissions
IED has a rolling enrollment policy, the admission process is via a web-based secure interface (admission.ied.it). All requested documents, from IED and/or applicants, can be uploaded/downloaded from applicant’s private area in a fast and safe mode. Average timing for full enrollment process is 2 weeks.
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Here some Pictures taken during the building restoration
Here are some 360° pictures.
New Campus official pictures link
IED at Fuorisalone 2013
During the Salone Internazionale del Mobile week, the Istituto Europeo di Design’s collaboration in projects, initiatives and events testify to its strong links with well known companies, associations and institutions in the area and to its rich production and creativity. Click on the links below to get further information on each event. We are waiting for you!
IED at ELITA DESIGN WEEK FESTIVAL
Teatro Franco Parenti – via Pier Lombardo 14
From 10 to 14 April
Entrance: information and tickets on http://designweekfestival.com/
A CONVERSATION with JOHN TALABOT
IED Milano – Via Sciesa 4
11 April, h 6.30 pm
Free entrance
IED AND INVIDEO PRESENT URBAN SEEDS
Fabbrica del Vapore – Via Procaccini 4
From 10 to 14 April, open 10 am to 10 pm
Inauguration: 9 April, from 7.30 pm
Free entrance
Fabbrica del Vapore – Via Procaccini 4
From 10 to 14 April, open 10 am to 10 pm
Inauguration: 9 April, from 7.30 pm
Free entrance
Officine Creative Ansaldo – Via Tortona 34
From 10 to 14 April
Free entrance
Ventura At Work – via Gaetano Crespi 24
From 9 to 13 April, open 10 am to 8 pm; 14 April, open 10 am to 6 pm
Inauguration: 10 April, from 10 am to 10 pm
Free entrance
Cinzia Rocca – Via Senato 45
From 9 to 14 April, from 10 am to 7.30 pm
Cocktail open to the public: 11 April, from 6.30 pm to 9.30 pm
IED AND GROHE: SPA Lab – Training Room
GROHE SPA Show Room – Via Crocefisso 19, Milano
From 9 to 14 April, from 10 am to 8 pm
Cocktail open to the public: 12 April, from 7 pm
Quartiere Umanitaria – Via Solari 40
From 9 to 14 April
Free entrance
MADtastic! Fresh Design From Madrid
Istituto Cervantes – Via Dante 12
From 10 April to 31 May, from 3 pm to 7 pm
Inauguration: 10 April, h 7 pm
IED Madrid Design for JTI Clean City Lab
Triennale di Milano – Viale Alemagna 6
From 9 to 14 April, from 10 am to 9 pm
“Creative diary”- IED international network grant scholarships in Italy, Spain and Brazil
Daily showcase of world young creatives who compete to win 38 IED international scholarships for its undergraduate courses for the 2013-2014 school year for studies in Milan, Rome, Turin, Cagliari, Venice, Florence ,Como, Madrid, Barcelona and São Paulo.
This competition is open to young international students. IED rewards to the creative talents of young people aged between 18 and 28 years with an undergraduate course in its schools of Design, Fashion, Visual Communication and Management.
IED calls young creatives to develop ideas and projects inspired by ‘Design for Another Point of View’: show your ideas, concepts and talent expressing Another Point of View in Fashion, Design, Visual Communication and Management. Nowadays, being creative can have a lot of meanings. It means being curious, adventurous, sensitive, independent, inventing new things, but above all it means seeing things that others do not. In most cases, it is not about creating something completely new, but finding innovative solutions, describing things from a new perspective, from Another Point of View. This is related to your personal opinions, to anything you dream about and you believe can make this world better. Your Point of View can reveal your energy, your ideas about the purpose of an object, about sustainability, eco-design, about anything related to the Fashion and Design world. With your design, contribution and your Point of View you can even “change” the world!
The projects and images selected will be published on the site www.creativediary.net and can receive ratings, comments and still be sponsored by internet users through their facebook newsfeed.
Entries may be sent by e-mail. A jury of experts will award scholarships to best works. The deadline for submitting projects is the 16th April 2013, 23.59 (Italian time).
Find out how to participate on http://creativediary.net
IED is Fashion!
IED Milan has the most complete BA in Fashion (Fashion Stylist, Fashion Design, Fashion Marketing and Communication, Jewellery Design), held in English or Italian, and a three year course in Fashion Marketing and Communication, held in Italian. IED Rome offers a BA in Fashion Design, Fashion Stylist, Jewellery Design and a three year course in Fashion Communication, held in Italian while IED Turin offers a BA in Fashion Design and Jewellery Design, held in Italian. The BA in Milan, Rome and Turin are recognized by MIUR as an Academic Diploma Level I. IED Florence has a three year course in Fashion Communication with major study in Digital Media, in English.
In Spain, IED Madrid has the official Degree in Fashion Design , with major in Haute Couture and Masculine Tailoring, Textil Design and Knitwear, Fashion Accessories Design and Fashion Design and Creative Direction, held in Spanish and English, and a three year course in Image, Style Design and Fashion Communication, in Spanish. IED Barcelona offers the remarkable course in Official undergraduate Degree in Fashion Marketing and Communication and Fashion Design, held in English, while in Spanish there is the Fashion Design Official Degree with major study in Styling and Fashion Communication and a three year course in Fashion Marketing and Communication. The BA and Three Year Courses at IED schools in Milan, Rome, Turin, Florence, Barcelona and Madrid start in October 2013.
Come to IED Milan and Florence
Looking for courses to upgrade your knowledge but you are afraid of having missed the boat for this year? Would you like to take a creative course in Italy but you don’t have to too much time to invest on it? Have a look at our new short-term courses in Florence and Milan!
IED Florence
- OneYear course in Fashion Communication and Marketing (intake Spring 2013)
- Semester course in Fashion Communication (intake Spring 2013)
- Semester Course in Fashion Marketing (intake Fall 2013)
Click HERE for more information about these courses.
IED Milan
- OneYear Course in Fashion Design (intake January 2013)
- Semester Course in Fashion Design – Building a Collection (intake January 2013)
- Semester Course in Fashion Design – Creative Collections (intake September 2013)
- OneYear Course in Interior Design (intake January 2013)
- Semester Course in Interior Design – Italian Contemporary Design and Trends (intake January 2013)
- Semester Course in Interior Design – Interior and Spatial Design (intake September 2013)
Click HERE (link news Milano) for more information about these courses.
Admissions Open for the Masters of Design and Innovation 2012
The IED Madrid school of design has opened admissions for the Masters of Design and Innovation 2012.
These four Master’s programs, conceived as research laboratories, prepare professionals to overcome the challenges of a global, interconnected market through the perspective of “New Visions, New Leaders.”
Directed by major figures in the industry, these Masters are the most advanced level of training offered at the IED Madrid in the areas of design, communications, concepts and strategies:
- Master of European Design Labs
- Master of Strategic Design Labs
- Master of Communication Design Labs
- Master of Product Design Labs
In a scenario such as the present day, “changing, full of uncertainties, but also full of opportunities, new values are discernible that, inevitably, are going to be at the forefront of all activities carried out in the new social context. Among these, I would like to highlight innovation as an overall value and a new way of doing, relating, and focusing on problems and their solutions, which we could call transversal knowledge,” commented Carlos Barrabés, Director of the Master of Strategic Design Labs. In this sense, the Masters of Design and Innovation establish an ideal framework for reinforcing divergent thinking and transversal skills in our students, as well as analyzing present-day design from different perspectives.
In order to achieve these established objectives, the classes are bilingual (English-Spanish) and the academics are far from traditional methods: a major component involves international trips and visits to design studios, fairs, educational institutions, museums, companies and research centers, workshops, exclusive conferences, cultural and technical seminars, classes and tutorials with major figures and thinkers in the world of design and innovation; as well as collaborations with leading companies and a productive interaction among students from the four academic programs (students come from a variety of different countries).
Contact with different cultures, landscapes, customs and lifestyles is essential for students to develop their full potential and reinforce divergent thinking, far from the norm – innovative and extraordinary. Definitively, this is a unique personal experience and a decisive investment in your professional future.
MORE INFORMATION
Designed for:
Professionals related to the fields of design, innovation, communications, fashion and marketing, either through education or professional experience; as well as anyone interested in exploring the multidisciplinary possibilities of creativity from a transversal, international perspective.
Dates:
January-December 2012
Mastersofdesignandinnovation.com
IED presents TEDxIED – Creativity is a profession
On 20 September, IED Milan is presenting TEDxIED: the first TEDx ever to be organised by a school in Italy will be entitled “Creativity is a profession”. Keeping faith with the philosophy, method and objectives of training at the IED, TEDxIED has given itself the remit to explain how creativity is in every way a profession, one of strategic value for getting the economy moving again.
TED (Technology Entertainment Design) is a non-profit organisation established 26 years ago in California with the format of a four-day conference whose aim is to disseminate ideas worth spreading with the potential for changing attitudes, life and, ultimately, the world. Since then, the TED conference has provided a platform every year for the world’s leading thinkers and doers, who are challenged to give the talk of their lives in 18 minutes or less. These contents are made available free of charge on the website www.ted.com and shared with the public. Past TED speakers have included such famous figures as Bill Gates, Al Gore, Jane Goodall, Philippe Starck and Isabel Allende, as well as thousands of others.
In 2009, the founders decided to issue local licences for organising independent events: the result is TEDx, a programme of conferences designed to offer communities, organisations and individuals the chance to stimulate dialogue through TED-like experiences at the local level, offering the public a brilliant blend of live speakers and video TEDTalks.
“Embracing the TED mission – ideas worth spreading – to the full, we are convinced that the IED, as a training and research establishment, is not only a key venue where valuable ideas and contents are born and grow, but above all a strategic channel whose duty it is to disseminate them to contemporary society”, states Emanuele Soldini, director of the Milan IED. “For 46 years, the IED has been training professionals in the creative disciplines of design, fashion, communication and the visual arts: these are professions whose creative nature is enhanced by teaching the culture of design and by the tools and skills that students acquire as they learn and interact with the real working world. Creativity – the ability to generate, develop and give shape to new ideas with the potential for catering for the functional requirements of today’s world – is a value for contemporary society: that is why we believe that it deserves to be recognised as a profession in its own right”.
“In a period of dramatic economic and cultural crisis, creativity provides the vital thrust towards innovation that is more necessary than ever today. Creativity as a driver of productivity is our philosophy”, adds Alessandro Rimassa, director of the IED Research Centre. “That is why this 20 September is a crucial step forward for us: this partnership with TED signals the launch of a form of payback for creatives, who still do not enjoy the esteem they deserve, especially here in Italy”.
The event is open to the public, but places are limited. Registrations open on 28 August on the website www.tedxied.com
TEDxIED will be streamed on IED.tv and on Wired.it.
IED OPEN DAY(s) 2012
Archiviate le fatiche dell’esame di maturità, è il momento di pensare agli studi post-diploma.
Se ti senti creativo e vuoi sapere come trasformare il tuo talento in una professione, partecipa agli Open Day(s) IED 2012 in programma nelle sedi italiane dal 18 al 21 settembre! Scoprirai il mondo delle professioni creative, potrai conoscere il mondo IED incontrando docenti e studenti e potrai mettere alla prova il tuo talento.
Clicca sulla città e scopri i dettagli dell’Open Day 2012 di ogni sede. La partecipazione è gratuita ma per motivi organizzativi è richiesta la registrazione.
Milano
20 settembre
Roma
20 settembre
Torino
18 settembre
Venezia
20 settembre
Firenze
20-21 settembre
Cagliari
20 settembre
Como
15 settembre
CREATIVE DIARY – 31 INTERNATIONAL MASTER SCHOLARSHIPS IED ITALY AND SPAIN
Daily showcase of world young creatives who compete to win 31 IED international scholarships for its master courses for the 2012-2013 school year for studies in Milan, Rome, Turin, Cagliari, Venice, Florence, Madrid and Barcelona.
This competition is open to young international students. IED rewards to the creative talents of young people aged between 20 and 40 years with a Master course in its schools of of Design, Fashion, Visual Communication and Management.
IED calls young creatives to develop ideas and projects inspired by ‘Design (for) Emergency’
“Emergency” means a serious situation or occurrence that happens unexpectedly and demands immediate action, a condition of urgent need for action or assistance. Our goal is to show how the design can be a useful guide for real emergency situations, how can you exploit design to find solutions for natural disasters/catastrophes, urban and domestic problems, how design can be a significant element for new proposals, in order to improve the world and the life of its inhabitants.
The projects and images selected will be published on the site www.creativediary.net and can receive ratings, comments and still be sponsored by internet users through their facebook newsfeed.
Entries may be sent by e-mail. A jury of experts will award scholarships to best works. The deadline for submitting projects is: 25th of September 2012 – (12.00 am -Italian time).
Find out how to participate on http://creativediary.net
Creative Diary is part of Creative Contexts Network where you can find all the scholarships contests and opportunities promoted by the Istituto Europeo di Design. Stay tuned!
BAG IN TOWN
EASTPAK is partnering with the Istituto Europeo di Design in the portal www.creativecontexts.com to invite young creatives from all over the world to enter the new Bag in Town – A bag for 24 hours design competition, with designs that are ready to go straight out into the business world as complete products made by EASTPAK.
This innovative international competition explores how bags relate to the urban environment, encouraging ides from the fashion, design and communication scenes. The idea is to give bags a fresh aesthetic and functional definition by asking a simple, straightforward question: “what is the ideal briefcase structure?”.
Everybody who is 18 years of age is eligible to enter for Bag in Town. Since it was launched officially on 17 April, it has been possible to enter by going to the website www.bagintown.net. All you have to do to enter a design is upload it to the portal no later than 1 July 2012. The best six will be chosen for their style and degree of innovative content: three by a jury of experts and the other three by an open vote on the web.
The six designers chosen will get a unique chance to access the IED Creative Factory in Milan. For six intensive days, the finalists will be tutored and assisted by the EASTPAK marketing and product manager and by professionals from the IED network: their aim will be to create a prototype for each design, so literally make their dreams come true.
The prototypes will then also be published on the Bag in Town portal, where the public will be invited to vote for them. The design that gets the most votes will win a prize of €5,000 and have the chance to go on sale in 2013, as part of the new EASTPAK collection.
Admission Entrance Test Official Undergraduate Degrees in Design
IED Barcelona Escola Superior de Disseny prepares you for the Admissión Entrance Test to its Official Undergraduate Degrees in Product Deisgn, Interior Design, Graphic Design and Fashion Design.
Preparatory course: 30th August from 3 pm to 7pm.
Second Admission Entrance Test: 13th September from 9am to 6pm.
For more information about the Admissión Entrance Test write to admissions@bcn.ied.es
“Creative diary”- IED international network grant scholarships in Italy and Spain
Daily showcase of world young creatives who compete to win 2 IED international scholarship for its undergraduate courses for the 2012-2013 school year for studies in Florence.
TERRITORIAL MARKETING; Fine wine, quality food, tourism and quality craftsmanship and FASHION COMMUNICATION – FASHION EVENTS.
This competition is open to young international students. IED rewards to the creative talents of young people aged between 18 and 28 years with an undergraduate course in its schools of Design, Fashion, Visual Communication and Management.
IED calls young creatives to develop ideas and projects inspired by MY COUNTRY: how can we contribute to global innovation?
The starting point is the student’s country, with its people, language, history, nature, traditions, habits. The students have to propose some new ideas linking between the spirit of their country and innovation, tradition and new ideas, local experiences and global needs: they will have to give innovative suggestions in order to enhance the best characteristics, creations, which can be found in their countries, and to present them to an international audience. Design and Visual Communication will be the main tools to realize that purpose, with different results depending on the program of choice, since a briefing has been defined for each area of studies. Use your imagination!
The projects and images selected will be published on the site www.creativediary.net and can receive ratings, comments and still be sponsored by internet users through their facebook newsfeed.
Entries may be sent by e-mail. A jury of experts will award scholarships to best works. The deadline for submitting projects is the 2nd of May 2012, 23.59 (Italian time).
Find out how to participate on http://creativediary.net
Creative Diary is part of Creative Contexts Network where you can find all the scholarships contests and opportunities promoted by the Istituto Europeo di Design. Stay tuned!
“Creative diary”- IED international network grant scholarships in Italy and Spain
Daily showcase of world young creatives who compete to win 1 IED international scholarship for its undergraduate courses for the 2012-2013 school year for studies in Cagliari.
This competition is open to young international students. IED rewards to the creative talents of young people aged between 18 and 28 years with an undergraduate course in its schools of Design, Fashion, Visual Communication and Management.
IED calls young creatives to develop ideas and projects inspired by MY COUNTRY: how can we contribute to global innovation?
The starting point is the student’s country, with its people, language, history, nature, traditions, habits. The students have to propose some new ideas linking between the spirit of their country and innovation, tradition and new ideas, local experiences and global needs: they will have to give innovative suggestions in order to enhance the best characteristics, creations, which can be found in their countries, and to present them to an international audience. Design and Visual Communication will be the main tools to realize that purpose, with different results depending on the program of choice, since a briefing has been defined for each area of studies. Use your imagination!
The projects and images selected will be published on the site www.creativediary.net and can receive ratings, comments and still be sponsored by internet users through their facebook newsfeed.
Entries may be sent by e-mail. A jury of experts will award scholarships to best works. The deadline for submitting projects is the 2nd of May 2012, 23.59 (Italian time).
Find out how to participate on http://creativediary.net
Creative Diary is part of Creative Contexts Network where you can find all the scholarships contests and opportunities promoted by the Istituto Europeo di Design. Stay tuned!
IED DESIGN WEEK
17th – 22nd April 2012
During the week of the Milan International Furniture Fair (Salone Internazionale del Mobile), IED will be getting involved in a series of projects, initiatives and events that show the strong links that we have with companies, associations and institutions across the region and the depth of quality production and creative skills.
Discover all the details of the events by clicking on one of the IED cities below:
IED Madrid in Salone Internazionale del Mobile 2012
IED Madrid and IED Barcelona will be participating this year in Salone Internazionale del Mobile in Milan.
Product design, urban design and illumination create the most important event of the season. An event that literally invades Milan during one week, with an agenda full of conferences, presentations, installations and creative performances.
These are some of the activities you will be able to enjoy:
1- MéxicoDesignNet, IED Madrid’s strategic Project – (Ventura Lambrate)
IED Madrid and Universidad Anáhuac Norte present MéxicoDesignNet: Experience the City, an interactive design platform that generates ideas for a global city. Eleven of the best projects will be presented. These have been chosen from over 300 projects, that were a result of the idea labs were students, professors, designers, universities, companies and creative thinkers from all around the globe got together to bring new solutions to better the quality of life in big cities.
2- IED Madrid + BCN Design Connection – (SaloneSatellite, Milan Fair)
A selection of objects designed to better the relationship between the home environment and the process of new creative initiatives.
3- Homeless design network – (Brera Design District)
IED Madrid had participated as a sponsor for this cultural initiative.
4- IED Madrid Alumni (Ventura Lambrate and Milan Fair)
•Spazio Hayon will presenting the latest novelties from designer Jaime Hayon for different companies around the world.
•Studio Carlos Maté will be presenting designs for Las Flores del Mal collection.
•Fukuroo will be presenting a selection of their furniture and toy designs for children.
Click to obtain schedules and venues.
From April the 17th to the 22nd, 2012.
Salone Internazionale del Mobile
Milan, Italy
“Creative diary”- IED international network grant scholarships in Italy and Spain
Daily showcase of world young creatives who compete to win 6 IED international scholarships for its undergraduate courses for the 2012-2013 school year for studies in Rome.
INTERIOR DESIGN, ADVERTISING COMMUNICATION, MEDIA DESIGN, VIDEO DESIGN, FASHION MARKETING AND COMMUNICATION and FASHION DESIGN.
This competition is open to young international students. IED rewards to the creative talents of young people aged between 18 and 28 years with an undergraduate course in its schools of Design, Fashion, Visual Communication and Management.
IED calls young creatives to develop ideas and projects inspired by MY COUNTRY: how can we contribute to global innovation?
The starting point is the student’s country, with its people, language, history, nature, traditions, habits. The students have to propose some new ideas linking between the spirit of their country and innovation, tradition and new ideas, local experiences and global needs: they will have to give innovative suggestions in order to enhance the best characteristics, creations, which can be found in their countries, and to present them to an international audience. Design and Visual Communication will be the main tools to realize that purpose, with different results depending on the program of choice, since a briefing has been defined for each area of studies. Use your imagination!
The projects and images selected will be published on the site www.creativediary.net and can receive ratings, comments and still be sponsored by internet users through their facebook newsfeed.
Entries may be sent by e-mail. A jury of experts will award scholarships to best works. The deadline for submitting projects is the 2nd of May 2012, 23.59 (Italian time).
Find out how to participate on http://creativediary.net
Creative Diary is part of Creative Contexts Network where you can find all the scholarships contests and opportunities promoted by the Istituto Europeo di Design. Stay tuned!
Speech of Muhammad Yunus
The Nobel Peace Prize 2006 at IED International Advisory Board 2010
