Date

13 October 2025

IED will take part in the Creative Encounter 2025 with design talks and the “IED Summer Scholarship 2026” contest under the theme “Respect!”.

IED Participates in the "Encuentro Creativo" between Italy and México 
The Istituto Europeo di Design (IED) will participate in the fifth edition of the Encuentro Creativo, an initiative that unites Italy and México to foster cultural and creative exchange.
The event will be held from October 13rd to 24th, 2025, and will feature various presentations by IED faculty and alumni.

Encuentro Creativo is sponsored by the Italian Chamber of Commerce in Mexico and the Italian Embassy in Mexico, with the support of influencers, media, and representatives from the business field. 
Its objective is to inspire the Mexican creative community around "beautiful Italy" and motivate students to study in Europe. 

 

IED Presentations at Encuentro Creativo 2025 
 
IED faculty and alumni will share their experiences through free online conferences. 
 
A New Creative Process in Jewelry Design: Space, Potential, Causation, and the Unexpected 

  • Date: Thursday, October 23rd 
  • Time: 9:00 h (Mexico) / 17:00 h (Italy–Spain) 
  • Speaker: Bárbara Brocchi – IED Roma 
  • Free registration here 


Perspective and Future in Packaging: Reducing the Impact of Consumption 
 

  • Date: Thursday, October 23rd 
  • Time: 11:00 h (Mexico) / 19:00 h (Italy–Spain) 
  • Speaker: Pep Trias – IED Barcelona 
  • Free registration here 

Food Design: Edible Creativity 
 

  • Date: Friday, October 24th 
  • Time: 13:00 h (Mexico) / 21:00 h (Italy–Spain) 
  • Speaker: Iván Merino – IED Barcelona 
  • Free registration here   

 
In addition, IED invites young creators to turn their ideas into projects by participating in the IED Beca Summer 2026 Competition – Creative Meeting Mexico under the theme of "Respect!" 
 
Participate and register your proposal before December 1, 2025! More information here.  

 

 

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