Language

Spanish

Start date

October 2026

Frequency

Afternoons and Saturdays

Fruition

On campus

Duration

9 Months

Credits

60 ECTS

Price

14.800 €

In this course you’ll acquire the resources you need to design sustainable products that meet the needs of society, the market and global trends.

In the current context, environmental challenges require responsible solutions, and the official Master's Degree in Artistic Education in Product Design and Ecodesign* is an essential option. This course not only gives you essential technical and creative product design skills, it encourages genuine commitment to sustainable and responsible creative design. 

With a comprehensive curriculum that ranges from basic principles to advanced ecodesign practices, students learn how to lead projects that meet human needs while minimizing environmental impact. The course is a unique opportunity for people who aspire to drive positive change in the sector. 

When you’ve finished the course not only you will have acquired advanced technical and creative skills, you’ll also have built a solid ethical vision to design a more sustainable future with a professional portfolio. 

 

Information to decide

Learn how to become a professional designer creating sustainable products that make a difference in the environmental market at a school that leads the field in the discipline. 

The Master's Degree course provides a complete and diverse educational experience. Students work in groups and individually, encouraging collaborative and autonomous learning. You’ll put your newfound knowledge to good use in face-to-face classes, collaboration with companies and out-of-class activities. 

This course is for professionals who want to open up new job opportunities by developing a more specific profile, or stay up-to-date on the latest trends, technologies and methods:     

  • Graduates in design, architecture, engineering and environmental sciences 
  • Professionals working in sectors related to design, production and sustainability who want to specialize in ecodesign.  
  • Entrepreneurs focused on sustainable products or seeking a career change that embraces creativity, innovation and environmental responsibility.  

An official university degree (or the approved equivalent) is required for postgraduate education.  

The Master’s Degree in Product and Ecodesign gives you all the preparation you need to stand out from the crowd on a market where sustainability is key, with a practice-based learning experience that includes the latest techniques to design innovative products that meet modern environmental requirements and the demands of today’s eco-conscious consumers.

In this course you’ll learn how to use the latest tools and methods to work in booming sectors such as technology, sustainable mobility, fashion and furniture, applying principles of circular economy and regenerative design. The approach focuses on real projects and forging strategic alliances with companies leading the field, to gain a competitive advantage in global initiatives, making a positive impact on the environment and building a career in a field with a great future. 

Syllabus

Introduction to circular economy and ecodesign

History of product design 

History of ecodesign 

Current trends in environmental sustainability 

Environmental communication 

Circular economy and ecodesign 

Projects I



Analysis, values and experiences

Product Life Cycle Analysis (LCA) 

Environmental impact 

UX – User experience 

Ergonomics 

Materials 

Analogue and digital sketching 

3D and infographics 

Sectoral environmental specificities 

Environmental impact assessment 



Design, projects, marketing and communication

Ecodesign project typologies, preparation and development 

Product photography 

Business associated with design 

Projects II 

The circularity potential of materials 

Research on sustainable materials 

Project communication 



Work experience

Practical application of the knowledge and skills acquired during the degree course



Final Project Master's Thesis

Faculty

Course Leader

Carlos San José Frutos

Teacher

Nicola Cerantola

Teacher

Laxmi Nazabal

Teacher

Lucas Abajo

Teacher

Carlos Alonso Pascual

Teacher

Adele Orcajada

Teacher

Iván Gonzalez Alonso

News

Overhead view of a labyrinth of fabric panels and light

10 February 2026

IED Barcelona bathes Llum BCN 26 in warm light

The lighting design installation “Fabric Maze”, a labyrinth of fabrics, lights and shadows inspired by the textile past of the Poblenou neighbourhood, created warm visual compositions with each visitor’s passage.

09 February 2026

Creativity, design and architecture at the Workshop Week 2026

From 2 to 6 February, 430 students at IED Barcelona took part in this annual multidisciplinary academic activity, which offered 25 multidisciplinary workshops inspired by the Barcelona World Capital of Architecture 2026 event. And, for the first time, it included mobility between campuses.

04 February 2026

punto—trama LAB: workshops for young designers

After its first edition, punto—trama continues its journey as a space for dialogue and experimentation dedicated to young designers.

Poster for the Saló Ensenyament 2026 showing two cheerful young people against a blue background

03 February 2026

IED Barcelona at Saló de l’Ensenyament 2026

From 18 to 22 March, attendees at this event focused on educational guidance will have the opportunity to explore the school’s design training programmes at stand D-453, located at the Fira de Barcelona Montjuïc venue.

General plan of a design project exhibition

12 January 2026

Portfolio Review Design 2026

The annual showcase of standout projects by final-year students in Interior, Product, Transportation and Business Design at IED Barcelona presented innovative proposals that envision the companies, objects, homes and vehicles of the future.

Green lettering on a blue background with the copy Welcome Event 26

18 December 2025

Welcome event Postgraduate 2025/2026 - IED Barcelona

It will take place on 15 and 16 January for Master's, Postgraduate and Specialization Course students.

Environmental Psychology and Interior Design: The Influence of Space

15 December 2025

Environmental Psychology and Interior Design: The Influence of Space

How to design interior spaces that enhance psychological well‑being

01 December 2025

AQU Catalunya and IED Barcelona begin a mass survey to gauge the satisfaction of recent graduates

More than 60,000 people who finished their university and artistic studies last year will receive the survey, which will serve to improve the degrees currently being taught. Participants will be entered into a prize draw for the latest generation iPhone.

Tres premios a Alumni y estudiantes IED Madrid durante el mes de noviembre: Premio Nacional de Innovacion, Frame Awards & Premio Antalia Decora

28 November 2025

Three awards for IED Madrid alumni and students in November: National Innovation Award, Frame Awards & Antalia Decora

Federico Sáinz de Robles wins the National Innovation Award with his brand Sepiia, while Lucas Muñoz receives the FRAME Editor's Pick mention for his COLAB project for Sancal and Jacobo López del Hierro Llopis wins third prize at Antalia Decora

Don't miss it

05 February 2026 - 07 March 2026

Madrid

IED Madrid · Official School of the Madrid Design Festival

From 5 February to 7 March, IED Madrid presents a diverse program deeply connected to the city, positioning it as the festival’s largest creative hub.

Projects Presentation

12 February 2026 - 26 February 2026

Bilbao

Naturalezas de Luz

The exhibition offers a journey through three ceramic lighting pieces that explore the relationship between material and light, combining formal experimentation, conceptual sensitivity, and applied design processes. Through both traditional and contemporary techniques, each piece highlights ceramics as a relevant and innovative material within contemporary lighting design.

Exhibitions and Festival

18 March 2026 - 22 March 2026

Barcelona

Saló de l’Ensenyament 2026

From 18 to 22 March, we look forward to welcoming you at stand D-453 at the Montjuïc venue of Fira de Barcelona, where you will be able to discover our educational offer in Design, Fashion, Visual Arts, Marketing and Communication. Come and visit us!