Furniture Design*
Be part of the innovation in furniture design with a comprehensive focus on sustainability, functionality, and industrial processes
Madrid
ESP
Master's Degree
Language
Spanish
Start date
October 2026
Frequency
Evening
Duration
9 Months
Credits
60
Price
Immerse yourself in furniture design through a deep understanding of culture, innovation, and new languages, creating cutting-edge proposals that respond to the current needs of the industry, architecture, and interior design sectors.
The Master's in Furniture Design prepares you to create pieces that meet the needs of the industrial sector in habitat and contract environments. Throughout the program, you will acquire tools to approach your projects from a strategic perspective, based on research and an understanding of the social, industrial, and trend contexts. You will design relevant furniture, integrating industrial processes and sustainability with essential elements such as comfort, aesthetics, functionality, and materiality. You will explore both the most innovative production processes, related to digital techniques, as well as tradition and craftsmanship methods.
In a hands-on learning environment, you will work on creating models, prototypes, and pieces in specialized manufacturing spaces. Upon completion, you will have developed the necessary skills to conceive product models and furniture systems through a structured process that includes strategic exploration, ideation, development, prototyping, and communication.
This programme is taught at IED Madrid Design District - Carabanchel.
*The academic structure of the programme may be subject to changes for the 2027/28 academic year, including possible changes to the names, distribution or number of hours of individual subjects, as well as the addition or removal of certain subjects. The programme’s total teaching hours and number of credits will remain unchanged.
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A master's program that combines strategic research, industrial processes, and craftsmanship tradition to design relevant furniture that integrates comfort, aesthetics, and functionality.
The methodology is distinguished by its cutting-edge and strategic approach. It begins with an in-depth research process that allows students to approach design conceptually, developing innovative proposals tailored to social, industrial, and market needs. Each project is based on a strategic approach that ensures its relevance and potential.
In addition, we offer a unique hands-on experience. You will have access to our FabLab, a production space equipped with state-of-the-art tools, where you can prototype, validate, and produce your designs at a 1:1 scale. This prototyping phase is crucial for bringing your ideas to life in an environment that encourages experimentation and practical learning.
Finally, we will focus on project communication, where you will learn how to present your work professionally, adapting it to different market and sector contexts.
You will collaborate with companies in the design sector, participating in projects focused on innovation and cutting-edge solutions.
IED Madrid also collaborates with the Ambit Living Cluster association, which strengthens the connection between the academic world and the industry.
This program is aimed at graduates and degree holders in Product Design, Interior Design, Industrial Engineering, Industrial Design, Fine Arts, Architecture, or Product Engineering who wish to specialize in the furniture sector.
Proficiency in basic design and communication tools is required, as well as knowledge of 2D or 3D software.
The close collaboration with companies in the sector is one of the key strengths of this master's program. This direct connection with the industry provides a real and up-to-date view of the market, allowing you to develop projects that address the demands and challenges of the professional world. This experience gives you an applied perspective that prepares you to integrate quickly into the job market, distinguishing you for your ability to innovate and adapt to the most cutting-edge trends.
Upon completion of the master's program, you will be equipped to work in the following areas:
- Furniture Designer for the habitat sector
- Furniture Designer for the contract sector
- Part of the furniture industry’s network of agents
- Furniture industry design team
- Furniture industry production team
- Prescriber for large contract industry clients (such as hotel or restaurant chains)
- Creative Director
- Designer specialized in Digital Fabrication
Syllabus
DESIGN CULTURE AND SOCIETY
History of furniture
Keys to contemporary culture and design
Innovation and social impact
Social, economic and technological realities
FURNITURE SECTOR AND SUSTAINABLE MANAGEMENT
Trends in furniture design
The furniture industry, local and global
Sustainable design management
Regulations (Spain and EU)
TECHNICAL AREA AND ENERGY EFFICIENCY
New materials
Production systems
Detail development
Prototyping techniques
PROJECTS
Seating furniture
Activity furniture
Hybrid furniture
COMPANY
Strategy
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*The instructors, schedules, and location specified in this academic program may be modified due to organizational needs or availability. These changes will be made in order to ensure the quality and proper development of academic activities, and will be communicated to students in a timely manner.
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