Interior Design for Hospitality
Rome
ENG
First Level Master’s Degree in Interior Design for Hospitality*
Language
English
Start date
November 2026
Frequency
Full time
Fruition
On campus
Duration
1 Year
Credits
60
Course Coordination
Francesco Maria Delogu
Price
EU/EEA resident students: €19.400
Non‑EU/Non-EEA resident students: €21.400
Learn how to create experiences through space design with the Master’s Program in Interior Design for Hospitality at IED Roma
Design immersive and distinctive hospitality experiences by transforming spaces into iconic and functional environments.
With the Master’s Program in Interior Design for Hospitality at IED Roma, you will acquire the skills to design hospitality spaces that seamlessly blend aesthetics and functionality. You will explore how the hotel industry serves as a strategic asset in contemporary tourism, particularly in its connection to gastronomy and fashion. Interior design plays a crucial role in transforming accommodations into unique and memorable spaces.
You will learn to manage the entire hospitality design process, from space distribution to the creation of rooms, common areas, restaurants, and custom furnishings. You will develop immersive experiences that align with a brand’s identity while deepening your understanding of the sector’s sociological and managerial implications. Your approach will be enriched by continuous interaction with various industry professionals and an in-depth analysis of the broader architectural and cultural context.
Through a methodology that integrates theoretical foundations with hands-on experience, you will engage in project-based workshops focused on real-world hospitality environments. You will develop innovative and sustainable solutions for a sector that is constantly evolving.
By the end of the program, you will be fully prepared to enter the world of hospitality design, whether as a freelancer, a specialist in an architectural firm, or a designer within international hospitality brands.
Credits:
The course awards 60 CFA (Academic Formative Credits), corresponding to 60 ECTS (European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System).
* An application for accreditation of this course has been submitted to the MUR – Italian Ministry of University and Research. The information on this page will be updated based on developments related to the application.
Information to decide
Delivering design projects across one of the most dynamic sectors on the international market.
The Master’s Program in Interior Design for Hospitality at IED Roma provides training with a special focus on applied design skills, as we believe that you can only learn a job through hands-on work. You will understand how construction sites are managed and gain cross-cutting, multidisciplinary skills.
The training consists of a number of specialist courses and modules, project-based lab sessions, opportunities for discussion with school partners, and also workshops with leading professionals and companies from the industry.
Three different types of lab-based activities will be provided, involving a growing level of technological and interactive experimentation. The first lab project will be focusing on how to develop a boutique hotel, while on the second one you will mainly work on guest room interior design. Finally, the third lab will have you involved in the design of catering spaces.
This Master's Program is intended to get you ready for designing very complex interiors with some unique style and personality.
The Master’s Program in Interior Design for Hospitality at IED Roma is for those like you who enjoy stories and have a traveller's mindset to explore the world with exciting ideas and projects, in different places over and over again.
It is designed for students with undergraduate education in such areas as Interior Design, Architecture or Product Design.
Good knowledge of the most popular software tools for technical drawing, 3D modelling and representation is a pre-requisite. A B2 level in English is also required.
The Master’s Program in Interior Design for Hospitality at IED Roma takes its inspiration from the stunning historical and architectural heritage of a country like Italy.
You will be doing a job that is so unique, reflecting the special style of your interior design. Hospitality facilities are indeed like a living thing, taking shape and evolving as you create and develop your project.
At the end of your training, you will be able to work as a freelance designer in the areas of architecture and interior design, or also as a coordinator and specialist manager working within large and structured design firms.
The main software you will need during your course is provided by IED!
On this page you will find all the features you need for your computer.
Syllabus
The Master’s Program consists of a series of courses that will provide you with a comprehensive theoretical, methodological, and tecnical knowledge base, integrating research, design, and innovation.
The program culminates in the Final Thesis Project, which serves as the ultimate synthesis of your learning experience. You will develop a project book that gathers and refines the designs created throughout the course, enhancing communication, representation, and innovation. From graphic layout and visual storytelling to image selection and text composition, your thesis will serve as a professional portfolio, supporting your future career opportunities.
The curricular internship is an integral part of the course. It can be carried out at external realities or at IED in the form of a field project.
What people say
Special lesson with Inge Moore
"Every space needs to be comfortable and functional, that's kind of a given. To make it special we create a narrative or a story, and that's what makes you remember a space."
Co-founder of the London-based studio Muza Lab
Special lesson with Aaron Betsky
“Wouldn’t you much rather go exploring and find the incredible possibilities that exist in this huge all around us and figure out how to reimagine the world. That, I hope, is my challenge to you”.
Critic of art, architecture, and design. President of the School of Architecture at Taliesin.
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