Master in Graphic Design - Focus on New Media - IED Firenze

Language

English

Start date

November 2026

Frequency

Full time

Fruition

On campus

Duration

1 Year

Course Coordination

Isabella Ahmadzadeh

Price

EU/EEA resident students: €20.300

Non‑EU/Non-EEA resident students: €22.300

Graphic design is a cultural and strategic discipline capable of generating imaginaries, shaping perception, and making messages memorable. It does not simply communicate; it translates values and ideas into coherent and recognizable visual identities. It is a field where sensitivity to visual culture integrates with method, research, and problem-solving skills, enabling projects to have a real and distinctive impact.

The contemporary technological and cross-media landscape has multiplied the ways of communicating and raised expectations for graphic design: visual identities are required to remain consistent across different channels, adapt quickly, and stand the test of time. In this context, the Master in Graphic Design trains Designers capable of interpreting complexity, integrating tools and data into the creative process, and developing a critical and creative vision to face the continuous challenges of the profession, while always maintaining solid design foundations.

The Master IED Firenze in Graphic Design offers advanced professional preparation, grounded in design methodology, mastery of technical and technological skills, and constant updating in response to market demands. The learning-by-doing approach is central: projects developed in collaboration with partner companies consolidate a structured and comprehensive approach to design and allow students to work with real clients, transforming briefs and constraints into coherent and replicable solutions.

The program interprets graphic design from a broad perspective, combining creative design, art direction, communication, and tools for developing creativity, with a strategic focus that ensures consistency and design integrity in line with client guidelines. Teaching dynamically combines theoretical lessons, individual and group exercises, design workshops, and technical classes, with an in-depth analysis of the applications of graphic languages — from the most traditional to the most contemporary — highlighting both content and market potential.

The program is balanced and structured into three areas.

- The methodological area provides a solid foundation through the history of visual communication, digital marketing tools, and a focus on research and trend forecasting, enabling students to read the present clearly and design with vision.

- In the design area, students develop skills in art direction and the management of integrated communication projects, strengthen operational expertise (particularly in production and layout tools), and work on branding: typography, color codes, naming, logos, and visual systems as tools to create coherent brand experiences.

- Finally, the digital design area is dedicated to the development of interactive experiences and interfaces, with attention to usability, accessibility, and inclusivity — key skills for shaping effective communication across different platforms and devices.

The result is a portfolio that demonstrates the ability to shape visual identities, campaigns, editorial projects, packaging, and online and offline communication systems, maintaining quality and consistency even in complex contexts.

Faculty

Course Coordinator

Isabella Ahmadzadeh

Art Director and Visual Designer

Dario Manzo

Graphic Designer

Giovanni Iozzi

Professor

David Hartono

Visual Artist

Laura Ottina

Professor    

Paolo Fiorini

Projects

Graphic Design and Visual Communication

Florence

Didactic projects
The What If Project

Graphic Design and Visual Communication

Florence

Write your rights

Graphic Design and Visual Communication

Florence

Turandot

Graphic Design and Visual Communication

Florence

Type for Change

News

15 June 2026

Eight ADG Laus Awards for IED Spain Students

IED Madrid, IED Barcelona and IED Kunsthal Bilbao won two Gold, four Silver and two Bronze awards at the 56th ADG Laus Awards, reaffirming the creative talent driving the next generation of designers.

15 June 2026

Three IED alumni among the winners of the iF Design Student Award 2026

Three alumni from IED Kunsthal Bilbao and IED Madrid have been recognised in the iF Design Student Award 2026, one of the world's leading international competitions for emerging design talent.

12 June 2026

Issue 3: Future Memories - Plural Intelligences

What will we choose to remember from the present we are living through? This is the starting point of the third issue of Notes on Plural Intelligences – Future Memories.

09 June 2026

Creativity in motion: the IED.60 Public Programme gets underway

June marks a special moment for IED: the Public Program IED.60 is in full swing, with a rich calendar of events spanning fashion, design, illustration and visual arts, bringing talks, exhibitions and open events to Milan, Rome, Florence and New York for the IED community and the wider public.

08 June 2026

IED among the Top Design Schools 2026 according to Calibre Careers: european Network, industry connections and educational excellence

The international careers observatory analyses the Institute’s educational model, combining global recognition with the historic pillars of hands-on, laboratory-based teaching.

05 June 2026

Forbes Next Leaders: the May cover is signed by Riccardo Dall’Angelo

The collaboration between IED and Forbes Next Leaders continues, foregrounding the design perspective of students and alumni.

29 May 2026

IED Kunsthal Bilbao and Orbea Imagine the Bicycle of the Future Together with the Next Generation of Designers

Students from the Bachelor of Arts in Product Design and Graphic Design at IED Kunsthal Bilbao collaborated with Orbea, a historic Basque company and an internationally recognised leader in the cycling industry, on a project imagining what bicycles might look like in 2040, coinciding with the company’s upcoming 200th anniversary.

28 May 2026

IED Barcelona Undergraduate Graduation Ceremony 2026

It will take place on Thursday, 18 June at 4:45 pm at Paral·lel 62 theatre.

TypoLAB, de Gonzalo Muñoz, finalista en los LADAWARDS 2026

27 May 2026

TypoLAB by Gonzalo Muñoz Named Finalist in the LADAWARDS 2026

The project receives another international recognition after being selected for the Latin American Design Awards.

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Degree Show 2026 at IED Kunsthal Bilbao

On 2 July, IED Kunsthal Bilbao will celebrate the third edition of its Degree Show, showcasing the final projects of its Design students. Exhibitions, a Fashion Show and opportunities to connect with professionals in a day open to the wider community.

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13 July 2026 - 13 July 2026

Madrid

IED Madrid Graduation Day 2026

The IED Madrid community comes together to celebrate the end of the 2025–2026 academic year and the achievements of its graduating students.