Language

Spanish

Start date

October 2026

Frequency

Evening

Fruition

On campus

Duration

10 Months

Course Coordination

Francesc Grau Tomàs

Transform your passion and creative universe into a profession, gaining the skills to design, produce and communicate your creations.

The Master in Fashion Design provides you with all the tools and knowledge to tackle the different stages of the design process – from the initial creative idea to the realisation of your own collection. You will also work on the communicative and strategic value of a fashion product in the context of a brand.

You will gain insights into fashion history and context, pattern making, printing, drawing, experimentation in knitwear and sewing workshops, draping, and mastering production processes. With this training, you’ll be able to apply theoretical and practical foundations of fashion design to develop coherent collections based on a concept and tailored to specific target audiences.

The programme’s different subjects will help you understand fashion as a system of trends, economic mechanisms, and communication strategies aimed at inspiring and captivating consumers.

Information to decide

A Master programme at one of the top fashion schools – and you’ll graduate with your own collection.

The programme is structured around practical learning, with each student working on projects that replicate real-world processes within the fashion industry.

Its methodology is rooted in experiential learning and project development. Through an experimental approach carried out in specialised workshops, students explore all stages of fashion design: ideation, development and garment realisation. The course combines hands-on sessions, personalised tutoring, and the completion of a Final Project focused on creating and producing a personal collection.

Experimentation with materials, innovation in pattern making, and the exploration of new creative languages are encouraged to develop a contemporary and individual approach.

Students also have access to assisted workshops beyond class hours, with resources and technical support available to optimise learning and project development.

This Master is designed for professionals and creatives from a wide range of backgrounds, with an artistic sensibility and an interest in fashion design. Whether your experience lies in visual arts, architecture, product design, communication, or social sciences, you will find the tools to shape your own voice within the fashion industry.

Previous experience in fashion is not required, but a critical and curious perspective on creative processes and industry trends is essential.

Applicants must submit a CV and a portfolio of fashion-related work, either academic or professional.

The Master in Fashion Design offers a comprehensive education that combines hands-on experimentation, project-based learning and a critical understanding of the fashion system.

Throughout the course, you will develop a personal collection while acquiring creative, technical and strategic skills essential for entering the fashion industry with a strong, independent profile.

The international environment and close contact with lecturers and professionals will help you build a solid and up-to-date vision of the field.

Access to specialised workshops, guidance from expert tutors, and the development of a final project will allow you to build a competitive and coherent portfolio aligned with current industry standards.

Syllabus

What will you learn?

The Master offers comprehensive training in the development of fashion collections, from initial research and concept definition to production. Through a practical approach, you will master all the essential techniques of fashion design, including design, material selection, prototyping, and garment construction.

You will also explore the evolution of fashion and trends to create a unique, industry-focused collection with a strong creative foundation.

Throughout the course, you will benefit from access to assisted workshops, allowing you to refine your skills and develop academic projects during the programme.



Fashion Culture Module

·       20th and 21st Century Fashion History

·       Research and Concept (Fashion Trends)

·       Styling and Accessories

·       Fabrics and Materials



Project Development Module

·       Creative Direction in Fashion Design

·       Fashion Design Project I (Menswear Collection)

·       Fashion Design Project II (Womenswear Collection)

·       Fashion Design Project II (Collection Design and Coordination)

·       Knitwear Collection Design + Knitwear Workshop

·       Printing (Screen Printing and Digital Printing)

·       Draping

·       Pattern Making

·       Garment Construction

·       Assisted Workshops in Sewing and Illustration



Fashion Representation and Communication Techniques Module

·       Fashion Representation Techniques I (Manual Fashion Illustration)

·       Fashion Representation Techniques II (Digital Fashion Illustration)

·       Photography

·       Fashion Project Communication (Professional Portfolio)

·       Introduction to Fashion Marketing and Communication

·       Production Management



Final Project Module

 The Final Master Project brings together all the knowledge acquired throughout the course. Developed individually, each student designs and produces their own collection from concept to finished garments, including the final presentation.

Students must choose the most suitable materials and develop the collection according to the selected brief.

Faculty

Course Leader

Francesc Grau Tomàs

Fashion Designer and Expert in Footwear and Accessories

Teacher

Georgina Cuadros

Fashion Designer

Teacher

Juan Carlos Grao Chamorro

Pattern Maker and Fashion Designer

Teacher

Willy Villacorta

Fashion photographer and lecturer specialised in visual identity and art direction

Teacher

Javier Casado

Expert in denim and menswear design

Teacher

Julia Pelletier

Artist and textile designer specialized in screen printing.

Teacher

José A. Guerrero

Fashion Brand Consultant

Teacher

Flora Ximenis

Fashion designer and lecturer specialised in creativity and trends

Teacher

Elena Castaudi

Designer and entrepreneur, co-founder of the independent design store On Land

Projects

Fashion Design and Styling

Barcelona

Final projects / thesis projects
Las florerías son el prisma

Fashion Design and Styling

Barcelona

Final projects / thesis projects
LIMEN

Fashion Design and Styling

Barcelona

Final projects / thesis projects
Coreografías Silenciosas
Una noia alça al vol la seva vestimenta de color taronja en un camp de blat

Fashion Design and Styling

Barcelona

Final projects / thesis projects
África en Globo
A cheerful young girl with open arms and a happy expression. She's wearing very big sunglasses and very colorful clothes standing in front of the tram tracks.

Fashion Design and Styling

Barcelona

Final projects / thesis projects
Viste el humor
DREAMLAND IED Barcelona Máster en Diseño de Moda Elena De Uña Alvarez

Fashion Design and Styling

Barcelona

Final projects / thesis projects
DREAMLAND
La vida secreta de un maricón americano Sebastian Elbers IED Barcelona

Fashion Design and Styling

Barcelona

Final projects / thesis projects
La vida secreta de un maricón americano
IED Barcelona Ascidia Esther Almeda

Fashion Design and Styling

Barcelona

Final projects / thesis projects
Ascidia

Fashion Design and Styling

Barcelona

Final projects / thesis projects
Mychorrizal

News

02 October 2026

AQU Catalunya grants favourable accreditation to IED Barcelona’s Bachelor of Arts in Design

Once again, IED Barcelona has received a favourable report from the Catalan University Quality Assurance Agency (AQU Catalunya), certifying the quality of the Bachelor of Arts in Design (Título de Grado en Enseñanzas Artísticas Superiores de Diseño) delivered by the centre.

02 October 2026

IED Lands in Mexico with Federico Antelo

From 10 to 22 October, the IED Madrid Fashion Director brings talks and workshops to Mexico's top design events.

Fashion sketch with four male silhouettes

02 October 2026

IED Barcelona Alumni Albert Porta named finalist in Sangue Novo

ModaLisboa’s platform and competition for emerging young designers has selected him to present his collection “Branco” on 9 October at Pátio da Galé in Lisbon.

30 September 2026

Two IED Barcelona projects to be exhibited in "Matter Matters" at the Museu del Disseny-Dhub

During the 2026/27 academic year, “The Beetle Bottle” by Product Design alumnus Abdelaziz Moustafa will be featured in the Autumn/Winter exhibition, while “Mis queridos Ascos” by Fashion Design graduate Violeta Mata will be exhibited in the Spring/Summer edition.

29 September 2026

Six emerging IED designers reach the final stage of the Arts Thread Global Creative Graduate Showcase 2026

Alumni Mariona Panés, Sara Vainer, Miranda Sanz, Malak Yahia and Victoria Escobar (IED Barcelona), together with Zuriñe Berrueta (IED Kunsthal Bilbao), are finalists in the competition, which last year attracted more than 5,000 creatives from 117 countries. Discover their projects and vote!

26 September 2026

THE PROCESS, IED fashion show at MFW '26

14 young designers and a collective vision of fashion as a cultural practice, beyond the garment. Special Mentor Danielle Kwateng.

24 September 2026

IED Madrid alumni Moisés Nieto Receives the Maison Pyramide Showroom Award at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Madrid

The designer has been recognised with the Commercial Potential Award for his latest collection, presented at the 84th edition of the Madrid runway

22 September 2026

IED once again makes its mark at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Madrid with Juan Vidal, Moisés Nieto and Ernesto Naranjo

IED Barcelona lecturer Juan Vidal and IED Madrid alumni Moisés Nieto and Ernesto Naranjo took part in the latest edition of MBFW Madrid.

21 September 2026

Three Members of the IED Madrid Community Take Part in the EGO Runway Show at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week

The runway show, dedicated to emerging fashion designers, featured two alumni and one student from the school this year.

Don't miss it

01 October 2026 - 05 October 2026

Barcelona

IED Barcelona 2026 Postgraduate and Foundation Welcome Event

The opening of the 2026–2027 Academic Year for students on the Master’s, Postgraduate and Foundation programmes will take place on 1, 2 and 5 October.

Exhibitions and Festival

02 October 2026 - 08 October 2026

Madrid

Sepiia’s 10th Anniversary Exhibition

IED Madrid alumni and designer Federico Sáinz de Robles celebrates the 10th anniversary of his brand, Sepiia, with an exhibition.

Two reusable bottles, one green and one yellow respectively.
Exhibitions and Festival

06 October 2026 - 01 September 2027

Barcelona

“The Beetle Bottle” and “Mis queridos Ascos” at “Matter Matters. Designing with the World”

The projects created by IED Barcelona alumni Abdelaziz Moustafa (Product Design) and Violeta Mata (Fashion Design) have been selected to be part of this exhibition at the Museu del Disseny-DHub.

Exhibitions and Festival

08 October 2026 - 31 October 2026

Turin

IED Torino x Torino Design City

From October 8 to 31, 2026, IED Torino will take part with three student projects exploring ecological and environmental transition, as part of a programme of exhibitions, talks and workshops focused on design and innovation.

Workshop

15 October 2026 - 15 October 2026

Multiple

IED Creative Workshop

Come and discover IED’s Creative Workshops — a unique experience that will let you immerse yourself in the world of design in a fun and creative way!

Illustration of a person holding various drawing tools, set against a yellow background.
Exhibitions and Festival

17 October 2026 - 17 October 2026

Barcelona

Barcelona Dibuixa 2026: “The Power of Hand Drawing”

IED Barcelona is offering this workshop, where participants will discover, guided by architect and lecturer Gianfranco La Cognata – Laco 2, how design takes shape through illustration.