First Level Academic Diploma in Interior Design - IED Firenze

Language

Italian, English

Start date

October 2027

Frequency

Full time

Fruition

On campus

Duration

3 Years

Credits

180 CFA/ECTS

Course Coordination

Javier Deferrari

Course also available in:

Cagliari
Milan
Rome
Turin

The Bachelor of Arts in Interior Design at IED Firenze investigates the relationship between space, individual and territory, with particular attention to local production contexts.

Teaching covers different types of projects – residential, commercial, exhibition and social – enhancing the analytical and critical skills needed to respond to complex briefs.

Course structure and contents:

The programme spans three years, during which design is integrated with cultural knowledge, dialogue with professionals, technical skills and innovative tools. The aim is to train students capable of experimenting with the different modes and expressive possibilities of interior design.

First Year: Builds a solid design methodology centred on domestic space. Learning begins with freehand drawing, evolves into digital representation and progresses to 3D modelling. Technical and graphic skills are consolidated, supported by studies in design history, materials and visual perception.

Second Year: Expands and deepens acquired knowledge, introducing advanced 3D modelling tools such as Rhinoceros and 3ds Max, and tackling more complex projects related to products and spaces. The relationship between human behaviour and designed space is explored, with attention to commercial, exhibition and sustainability dynamics. Theoretical and practical activities intertwine to refine critical thinking and strengthen the ability to respond to complex needs. Final projects reflect a synthesis of research, concept and realisation, using digital tools, physical prototypes and structured presentations.

Third Year: In the third year, the focus shifts to social and environmental issues, viewing design as a tool for well-being, inclusion and sustainability. Technical and communication skills are refined, along with the ability to choose effective presentation methods. The programme concludes with a thesis that demonstrates the capacity to manage the entire design process — from concept to realisation — across different types of contexts.

Faculty

Course Coordinator

Javier Deferrari

Architect

Matteo Fioravanti

Architect

Valentina Gensini

Art Historian

Elisabetta Grassi

Architetto

Eva Parigi

Architect and Designer

Antonino Marsala

Professor    

Piero Angelo Orecchioni

Raffaella Oddo

Architect

Pietro Seghi

Architect

Lorenzo Perini

Consultant and Professor

Francesca Pazzagli

Architect & Set Designer

Giulia Bartolozzi

Marketing consultant

Antonio Acocella

Architect

Marco Innocenti

Art Director

Luca Mazzari

Architect

Laura Moretti

Alessio Bertini

Responsible for the area of education, accessibility and special projects

Angelo Ruocco

Architect

Alberto Morselli

Architect

Sara Sbolgi

Product Designer

Laura Santoro

Architect

Imma Matera

Designer

Giorgio Franceschini

Graphic Designer    

Filippo Garofalo

Authorized Rhinoceros Trainer

Francesca Sorgato

Professor

Marco Ferriani

Furniture Designer

Francesco Toselli

Product Designer

Sara Pelacchi

Professor

Giovanni Iozzi

Professor

Alessandra Castellani

Anthropologist

Veronica Caciolli

Art Historian, Curator and Professor

Cosimo Balestri

Architect

Michela Tonelli

Architect

Andrea Sicuro

Fashion & Interior Designer

Manfredi Mannucci

Architect

Colomba Pecchioli

Projects

Interior and Spatial design

Florence

Didactic projects
Designing with Bencore

Creative and Art Direction

Florence

Didactic projects
Deliveroo

Interior and Spatial design

Florence

QUINTI

Interior and Spatial design

Florence

Mariù

Interior and Spatial design

Florence

Iris Ceramica

Interior and Spatial design

Florence

AIRBNB Experience House

Interior and Spatial design

Florence

A new concept store for Il Bisonte

Interior and Spatial design

Florence

A different SHOW: new living concept in Leroy Merlin showroom

Interior and Spatial design

Florence

New conviviality in the future cocktail bar at Punt e Mes

Course partner

News

09 November 2026

José María Fernández Alcalá. Product Design and Ecodesign: What Industry Needs

José María Fernández Alcalá, Director of Circular Economy at Ihobe and a lecturer at IED Kunsthal Bilbao, discusses how ecodesign is transforming industry and opening up new career opportunities. Is industry ready to design more durable, repairable and circular products?

Graduation Days 2026 IED Italia

05 November 2026

Laurea and Laurea Magistrale: New Official Names for IED Academic Qualifications

Italian legislation has introduced new names for first- and second-cycle qualifications in the AFAM higher education system. Here’s what this means for current and former IED students.

02 November 2026

Elisa Vincenzi Alumna IED Roma

Elisa Vincenzi reflects on her experience at IED

30 October 2026

IED joins the Chile Diseño 2026 Awards as institutional partner, speaker and jury contributor

IED supports the awards through jury participation and a talk by Spanish illustrator Puño.

28 October 2026

National Portfolio Day Milan 2026

In its 60th anniversary year, IED hosts the Milan edition of National Portfolio Day, the international event for anyone who wants to study or specialize in art, design, fashion and visual communication.

Art and design exhibition featuring two central rocks sewn with printed fabrics

23 October 2026

“Valor Ancestral: Latam Creative Talent 2026” makes a stop at IED Barcelona

Following its presentation at IED Madrid and ahead of its move to IED Kunsthal Bilbao, the latest edition of the international exhibition, an initiative promoted by IED since 2022, was on display to coincide with the Barcelona campus’s activities as part of Barcelona Design Week.

16 October 2026

The Word for Border is Water

IED participates for the third time at the Class of 26 exhibition during Dutch Design Week

16 October 2026

From Product Design to International Production: Francesco's Journey from Concept to Reality

After graduating in Product Design from IED Rome, Francesco Poletto shares his transition from academia to Sotokler Studio, where he develops international projects and transforms ideas into tangible products.

07 October 2026

Irene Fonseca takes part in Lights in Alingsås, marking the fourth consecutive scholarship for IED Kunsthal Bilbao

The alumni of the 2025/26 Specialisation Course in Architectural Lighting Design took part in the international workshop held in Sweden thanks to IED Kunsthal Bilbao’s collaboration with Lightecture.

Don't miss it

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.

21 October 2026 - 15 November 2026

Bilbao

IED Kunsthal Bilbao participates as an academic partner in TAC! Festival of Urban Architecture

A lecturer and two Interior Design graduates are taking part in Young Architecture Encounters, as part of the festival's programme in Sestao, running until 15 November.

Lecture and Panel discussion

19 November 2026 - 19 November 2026

Barcelona

“Future Frugal: Crafting conviviality in a new ‘age of scarcity’“

Renowned architect Francesca Sarti will lead this online masterclass, exploring how craft, design and anthropology can help us reimagine our relationship with food, materials and the environment.

25 November 2026 - 28 November 2026

Bilbao

Convivialites_Constructlab Meeting 2026 at IED Kunsthal Bilbao

The international collective Constructlab brings together design and architecture professionals, local stakeholders and students to share experiences, connect initiatives and build potential partnerships.