A selection of the best works by final-year Interior, Product, Transport and — for the first time — Business Design students developed during their learning journey at the School.
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Portfolio Review Design 2025: More design than ever
Date
15 January 2025
On 9 and 10 January, IED Barcelona Design School organised ‘Portfolio Review Design’; an annual academic activity open to the IED community, with the presence of guest companies and professionals from the sector, showcasing a selection of outstanding proposals by final-year Interior, Product, Transportation and — for the first time — Business Design students, developed during their training at the School.
In this edition, there were close to 200 innovative solutions on display at the IED Barcelona Point One facilities across the two afternoons that this exhibition was active: works materialised individually or in a group, and/or in a multidisciplinary manner, committed to contributing to the well-being of people and the planet, and that highlight the talent, creativity, personal style and learning journey of each student on the verge of graduating as young designers in June.
Among the various projects presented by Product Design students were modular lamps that respond to the mood of the user or allow light to be played with through swinging elements; sensory jewellery that invites relaxation; rugs with colourful and original designs; and furniture (armchairs, side tables) that creates spaces where you can disconnect your mind to enjoy daily rituals, such as the first morning coffee.
Transportation Design students exhibited everything from yachts with interiors and exteriors designed based on concepts in line with the interests of their owners, to boats for rescuing athletes who compete in the open sea. They also showcased innovative and functional vehicles that focus on modern aesthetics as a tribute to the great classics of motor racing, and other “out of the box” proposals for cars inspired by the universe of iconic consumer brands, as well as fluid designs with simple lines that take two wheels to the next level.
The Interior Design students surprised spectators with inclusive design solutions, such as a rotating bus stop that adapts to the weather, creating a safe space for public transport users to wait, or a sleeping bag with a built-in backpack that helps protect personal belongings from theft while the user sleeps, designed for the homeless. They also exhibited temporary installations for emblematic places, rethinking the relationship between humans, architecture, art and nature. Also on display were window dressing works that reinterpreted the magic of Christmas through light and design, as well as commercial spaces where a new business line can be distributed for a brand in the cosmetics sector that reflects its identity, and the redesign of residences for a real client.
Last but not least, in Business Design, apps that enable the creation of audiovisual playlists based on the emotional state of the user were on display, as were other digital solutions that aim to provide tools for senior citizens, to help them navigate this vital stage in a safer, friendlier and healthier way, among other interesting projects.
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