WINNERS OF THE SCHOLARSHIP CONTEST FOR MASTER OF DESIGN AND INNOVATION PROGRAMMES -JANUARY 2023

29 November 2023

IED Barcelona students participate in Solidarity Xmas Tree campaign

Curated by Cartier, they designed a Christmas tree entitled “Treasure” that pays tribute to the iconic red boxes of this French jewellery and watch brand.

27 November 2023

Invasive plant converted into design

'Silla Emilce', the short documentary film by former IED Barcelona student Valentina Franco depicting the process of creating furniture from water hyacinth, was screened at the opening ceremony of the 5th International Crafts Audiovisual Exhibition.

24 November 2023

Carolina Puiggròs’ “Dizygoth” in VEIN magazine

The collection of this Fashion Design graduate from IED Barcelona is featured in an editorial in this creative trends publication.

17 November 2023

The first edition of the LATAM Creative Talent comes to an end in Bilbao after visiting Madrid and Barcelona

Under the New European Bauhaus perspective, IED showcased Latin American talent in the most important design capitals in Spain during their Design Weeks

13 November 2023

Andrea Marchesi, My Start BCN jury member

The IED Barcelona director contributed his expertise in design, business and innovation to help select Biovitae as the winning proposal in the competition devised by the Italian Chamber of Commerce in Barcelona as part of the “Premio Faro del Mediterráneo” [“Mediterranean Lighthouse Award”].

13 November 2023

Sustainable garments inspired by vintage utilitarian clothing

Daniel Vidal, a student of IED Barcelona’s Master in Fashion Design, presented two looks from his “What Remains” collection at the Rec.0 space, which is dedicated to eco-friendly garments.

09 November 2023

How can we encourage sustainable fashion shopping?

IED Barcelona’s business division and Universo MOLA have organised the first discussion in Europe about setting up ethical clothing consumption communities under the title “Raising collective awareness”.

08 November 2023

Fashion and jewellery beyond design

Pilar Pasamontes, scientific director of IED Barcelona’s Fashion Department, took part in the colloquium “Peretti & Halston: Beyond Design”, an evening that explored the legacy of the artistic collaboration between these two design icons.

07 November 2023

New ways of exploring teacher training accompanied by IED

Several teachers, such as David Ortega from Barcelona’s Istituto Europeo di Design school, examined innovative teaching methodologies and strategies based on specific cases during the “Aprenentatge Rebel” (Rebel Learning) conference at the Campus de les Arts.

03 November 2023

IED Barcelona students design prototypes for Uniqlo inclusive fashion collection

The looks have been designed to provide stylish, functional options for all body types and levels of mobility.

31 October 2023

Marc Sanz, Hyères finalist: “We young designers must strive for the continuity of craftsmanship”

The IED Barcelona alumnus tells us about his time in the prestigious competition and his future plans.

30 October 2023

Three IED Barcelona alumni make giant splash at 080 Barcelona Fashion

Collections by Eñaut, Paolo Leduc and Javier Girón left their mark in an edition centred on defending internationalisation, diversity and technology in the fashion world.

23 October 2023

IED Barcelona alumnus Luis De Javier triumphs in Los Angeles

The young fashion designer presented “La Ruta”, his spring-summer 2024 collection, at LA Fashion Week (18 to 22 October) in the distinguished company of Riccardo Tisci, the former creative director of Burberry and Givenchy.

19 October 2023

IED Barcelona design shines on the main day of BDW with “Hanging By a Threat”

The installation, created by students from the interdisciplinary subject Upcycling: Waste is Precious, in collaboration with Cervezas Alhambra and the Barcelona Centre de Disseny, was presented at the Disseny Hub Barcelona on 18 October.

17 October 2023

'In the Beginning Everything Was White' arrives at Disseny Hub Barcelona in exhibition format

The exhibition “Òh!pera (L’exposició)”, a show featuring the creation processes of eight small-format operas from this project, including the participation of IED Barcelona, was officially opened on 10 October as part of the programming for BDW.

17 October 2023

IED Barcelona alumnus Aitor Goikoetxea presents “Adarrak” at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Mexico

The winner of the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Talent Award last February at the Madrid fashion week show presented this collection full of personality, savoir faire and technique on the Mexico City catwalk.

17 October 2023

Marc Sanz Pey, alumnus from IED Barcelona, is the third Spaniard to reach the final in Hyères

The young fashion designer was one of the 10 finalists from among 800 candidates at the International Festival of Fashion, Accessories and Photography of this French city, which was won by the Belgian Igor Dieryck.

16 October 2023

IED projects, a sea of creativity and design

As part of the Barcelona International Boat Show, Raffaella Perrone, Director of IED Barcelona’s Design Department, presented a selection of works that combine design and the Blue Economy.

10 October 2023

Postgraduate academic year begins at IED Barcelona

Master’s and postgraduate students began their educational journey at the Istituto Europeo di Design on 5 and 6 October with a multidisciplinary workshop and official welcome ceremony.

09 October 2023

Introducing the IED Dream Team: ambassadors of creativity and community growth

We are excited to announce the launch of the IED Dream Team, a group of alumni who have become leading professionals in their field, passionate about creativity and community growth: dedicated to endorsing our community projects and creativity

09 October 2023

IED Barcelona fashion takes over BNEW 2023

Student designs from the Barcelona school were on display at the latest edition of the Barcelona New Economy Week with a live fashion workshop and exhibition of looks.

03 October 2023

IED Barcelona alumnus Carolina Galeazzi, Mention for Young Design at Catalonia Ecodesign Award 2023

The former student of the Master in Sustainable Design and Social Impact was recognised for “Ex•Tĕrra”, while “Santa Carxofa” by fellow IED student Justine Oriana Vargas Parra was also a finalist.

03 October 2023

Pepa Salazar and Sonia Carrasco, IED Madrid's alumni, are finalists at the Vogue Fashion Fund

Pepa Salazar and Sonia Carrasco are finalists for this award formerly known as Who's On Next by Vogue Spain

28 September 2023

IED Barcelona with Open Arms United with Yachting to raise awareness in the luxury yacht industry about saving lives at sea

Students from different disciplines have created two proposals that combine design, solidarity and the superyacht industry which can be seen at the Monaco Yacht Show (MYS) until 30 September.

26 September 2023

IED Barcelona inaugurates 2023-2024 academic year with undergraduate programme students

The starting signal for a new academic year was fired with the celebration of Welcome Event and Welcome Week.

22 September 2023

Lara Serrano, IED Barcelona alumnus: “Participating in MBFW Madrid is a great opportunity”

With her brand Laretta, she was one of the 15 brands present in the Allianz EGO Showroom for emerging designers, competing for the Allianz EGO Confidence in Fashion award at the latest edition of MBFW in Madrid.

14 September 2023

“Terrakos” by IED Barcelona alumnus Mina Barchi, The Stone and Wood Award 2023 finalist

The project consists of a filtering system for microplastic-contaminated marine waters, inspired by terracotta.

08 September 2023

The artistic design talents of IED Barcelona students creates a new reflection for Cervezas Alhambra’s glass bottles

“Hanging By a Threat”, an installation made from used beer bottles that invites us to think about the impact of the consumer society, will be exhibited at the Disseny Hub Barcelona [Barcelona Design Hub] from 16 to 28 October, during Barcelona Design Week.

31 August 2023

IED Barcelona imagines the future of Nomad Coffee with Wacaco

Second-year students of the Bachelor of Arts in Product Design have collaborated in the redesign and restyling of some of the products of this brand of portable manual coffee machines, presenting a range of proposals.

24 August 2023

IED Barcelona students design a bridal collection proposal for Cristina Tamborero

As part of the final project of the programme, students of the Postgraduate in Wedding and Ceremony Dresses Design created 10 looks inspired by minimalist architecture in collaboration with the Barcelona-based bridal fashion brand.

17 August 2023

Sustainable design with a purpose, made in IED Barcelona

Students of the 2023 edition of the Master in Sustainable Design and Social Impact have launched innovative responses to challenges related to health, the circular economy, cultural identity and education.

19 July 2023

Design that reaches new audiences by working collaboratively

The Box of the Gran Teatre del Liceu was the stage on which In the beginning everything was white, one of the four new small-format operas from the Òh!pera project, which has seen the participation of IED Barcelona, was performed from 5 to 9 July.

19 July 2023

Preserving biodiversity through product and transportation design

In a pop up event held on 14 June in the ANIMA space, students from IED Barcelona presented their final thesis projects focused on contributing to the conservation of ecosystems.

18 July 2023

Smart clothing to combat anxiety and climate change

Students from IED Barcelona’s Master in Design for Sustainable Fashion Technology have presented their final projects, designed exploring the use of ATTRACT technologies, within the framework of the second edition of Future Technologies for Sustainable Fashion.

17 July 2023

IED Fashion Shows 2023

The academic year comes to its end and it’s time to present our Graduate 2023 fashion collections to the world

11 July 2023

IED Barcelona included in the Forbes Best Business Schools ranking

The business magazine highlights the Master in Design Management for its “quality, qualified teaching staff and internationalisation”.

06 July 2023

Marta Iglesias

IED Barcelona alumni and co-founder of Recovo

30 June 2023

Best Thesis Awards 2023 – IED Barcelona

Preserving biodiversity through design and connecting memories by way of a new audiovisual language are some of the themes addressed in the final projects recognised by the Best Thesis Awards 2023.

23 June 2023

SERINA ORB, winner of a Best of The Year at the iF Design Student Award

The project SERINA ORB is the result of Gabriela Marante's Final Degree Project for the Higher Artistic Studies in Interior Design at IED Madrid

23 June 2023

Welcome Summer School 2023

IED Barcelona’s Summer Courses will get underway on 26 June.

14 June 2023

Saying goodbye to a fashion great

The designer and esteemed collaborator of IED Barcelona, José Castro, passed away on Monday, leaving behind an irreplaceable gap within the sector.

13 June 2023

Fashioners of the World 2023: Meet the winners!

The annual fashion show closes IED Barcelona Fashion students’ academic cycle with a grand finale at La Paloma.

02 June 2023

IED Barcelona celebrates the 2023 Undergraduate Graduation Ceremony

Students in their final year of the Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Arts (Hons), IED Diploma and Foundation Course in Global Design will bring their academic stage at the school to a close on 19 June at 6 pm at Aribau Multicines.

01 June 2023

Hairdressing as a decorative art

Alexis Ferrer, creator of the innovative hair printing technique, speaker of the second session of Mastering your Brain: Technology & Creative Direction.

30 May 2023

Design, creativity, passion and diversity at Fashioners of the World 2023

The annual fashion show of graduating IED Barcelona fashion students will take place on 12 June at 7.30 pm at the emblematic La Paloma venue.

30 May 2023

The IED universe on air at Primavera Sound

Alumni Luis de Javier and Aitor Goikoetchea will be interviewed by Francesca Tur of Tendencias TV on Thursday 1 June at 4.40 pm on the festival’s radio show.

29 May 2023

The commitment to more transparent fashion comes within reach of the Green Alley Award 2023

With Bcome, Alba García, former BA in Fashion student, was selected as a European finalist among 226 projects for this award that recognises innovations in the circular economy.

29 May 2023

Valentina Bentós Fuster from IED Barcelona, finalist in the Arts of Fashion Competition 2023

The Fashion Design student is one of the 51 candidates selected by the prestigious contest from among 116 schools and universities across 28 countries.

26 May 2023

Strategic Design for Business Realities

IED Barcelona’s Master in Design Management students have met with representatives from Nacar Strategic Design Agency, Fujitsu, Hatch Studio, HP and NTT Data in the framework of the latest Career Forum session.

19 May 2023

We already know the eight collections that will participate in IED Madrid Fashion Show 2023

IED Madrid has celebrated its Avant-Défilé, an event where we have met two communication projects and 21 collections between which the finalists of the fashion show have been selected

17 May 2023

Government of Catalonia Institutional Graduation Ceremony

On 22 May, students from the class of 2019-2023 Bachelor’s Degrees will come together at the Victoria Theatre to graduate.

17 May 2023

IED Barcelona participates in the 30th anniversary of Sónar+D with Slow Light

The installation, which proposes a creative response to the climate emergency, will be open to the public from 15 to 17 June in the festival’s renewed Project Area.

09 May 2023

IED presents biomaterials applications at WantedDesign 2023

IED participates in the new edition of WantedDesign in Manhattan and wins a Conscious Design Award

04 May 2023

Towards energy self-consumption

IED Barcelona installs solar panels on the rooftops of its Point One facility that will save up to 40% of electricity.

03 May 2023

Climate activism and sustainable denim with the IED Barcelona seal at Rec.0

From 10 to 13 May, the fashion, culture and gastronomy festival will exhibit two looks from the “Teen Angst” collection by Jacek Gleba Puig, alumnus of IED Barcelona’s Master in Fashion Design.

26 April 2023

A trio of IED Barcelona alumni at 080 Barcelona Fashion Week

The groundbreaking creations by Lara Serrano, Paolo Leduc and Eñaut Barruetabeña will be showcased at the Sant Pau Art Nouveau Site where the international catwalk will be held from 2 to 5 May.

24 April 2023

A Sant Jordi marked by intergenerationality and solidarity through design

Once again this year, IED Barcelona collaborated with the ASTE association to deliver almost a hundred roses, accompanied by a print inspired by this festival, to the residents of three care homes in the district of Gracia.

24 April 2023

IED Barcelona’s sustainable approach at Barcelona Bridal Fashion Week 2023

Alumni of the Postgraduate in Design of Wedding and Ceremony Dresses showcased a selection of their creations in the Village of the fair, with an emphasis on the sustainability of materials and design processes.

13 April 2023

Sustainable fashion, protagonist of the Universo MOLA FASHION WEEK 2023

On 31 March, IED Barcelona connected with Punta del Este in Uruguay, to participate in this event that addresses the sustainability of the textile industry from different perspectives and its impact in terms of design education.

31 March 2023

The crafts and technology pairing, on tour in Catalonia

The video Change to live – New Crafts Digital Revolution II by Jordi Cussó, Teacher at IED Barcelona, is part of the ‘Mostra on the Road’ exhibition, an initiative to bring the activity of the 4th edition of the International Crafts Audiovisual Exhibition to the Catalan territory.

31 March 2023

Designing to build a better world

Until 30 April, Disseny Hub Barcelona is showcasing “IED Barcelona Manifesto”, an exhibition that brings to life the School’s global, human, strategic and transformative vision of design aiming to respond to the great challenges of contemporary society.

29 March 2023

New crafts. Digital Revolution II

On the occasion of the European Artistic Crafts Days, on 28 March IED Barcelona organised a round table and an exhibition of projects carried out by its students in collaboration with artisans to bring the secrets of their work closer to the public.

28 March 2023

1st Mastering your Brain: Fashion Tech & Sustainability

IED Barcelona has launched a new series of participatory events based on current issues with the presence of prominent opinion leaders. The creator of the spray-on fabric that went viral at Paris Haute Couture Fashion Week, Dr. Manuel Torres, was the first guest.

17 March 2023

Krystle Sepúlveda wins the Bridal Scholarship for Talent by Gratacós

The Postgraduate in Design of Wedding and Ceremony Dresses student at IED Barcelona will receive 1,000 euros in fabrics from Gratacós.

16 March 2023

The Minister of Education visits IED Barcelona’s stand at the Saló de l'Ensenyament

On the occasion of the inauguration of the fair, Josep Gonzàlez-Cambray talked with Andrea Marchesi, Director of the Design School.

13 March 2023

“Dissenyem comerç”: design that takes the plunge in the city

IED Barcelona students’ proposal to revitalise the commercial area of Paseo de Gracia will become a reality throughout 2023 and 2024.

10 March 2023

Design, light and energy needs under discussion on Italian Design Day

A panel of experts moderated by IED Barcelona analysed the role that design energy has for people and the environment in the round table “Light and Energy: Habitat and city”.

08 March 2023

Making herstory in creative cuisine

Carlotta Cofano, trained in Food Design at IED Barcelona, is the first female chef to win the Negrini Creative Cooking Contest.

08 March 2023

B-come, finalist of the 3rd edition of the Fashion StartUp Contest

The company founded by IED Barcelona BA in Fashion graduate Alba García, along with Anna Canadell, has established itself as one of the most promising start-ups in the fashion sector.

24 February 2023

Webinar 1st March: Tools and Best Practices for the Sustainable Fashion Industry

From 16:00 to 17:30h this free virtual workshop organized by HackThatFashion will show 16 tools for sustainable fashion

21 February 2023

Aitor Goikoetxea conquers MBFWM 23 as the winner of Mercedes-Benz Fashion Talent

The former student of IED Barcelona wins the competition’s prestigious award and reaffirms his unstoppable trajectory in fashion design.

15 February 2023

A total of 8 IED alumni participating in MBFW Madrid

From proposals on the catwalk to emerging brands in the Allianz Ego Showroom, the event has a wide representation of fashion talents trained at IED.

15 February 2023

IED's "Latam Creative Talent" exhibition opens its doors as part of MDF "Fiesta Design"

The exhibition will be open until next February 26th at Fundación Francisco Giner de los Ríos

09 February 2023

IED Barcelona imagines sustainable and innovative footwear with Camper

Students of the Master in Design for Sustainable Fashion Technology review the classic The Beetle model with two proposals based on a circular, repairable and updatable design.

07 February 2023

Minimum energy consumption praised at Llum BCN

Slow Light by IED Barcelona is a collaborative proposal that works without electricity and delighted the festival’s jury.

07 February 2023

IED Madrid, official school of Madrid Design Festival with an extensive programme of activities

Exhibitions, talks and an opening ceremony are just some of the proposals with which Istituto Europeo di Design will participate in this edition.

03 February 2023

Two IED Barcelona alumni at New York Fashion Week

Prisca Vera Franchetti (PRISCAVera) and Luis De Javier will showcase their collections on 13 February at 6 pm and 14 February at 8 pm, respectively (local time in both cases).

02 February 2023

Marc Sanz Pey, finalist at the Hyères Festival

The IED Barcelona alumnus is one of the 10 designers shortlisted from among 800 candidates in the prestigious competition for young fashion designers.

31 January 2023

IED Barcelona, design partner in the Gracia neighborhood

Pasarela, the catering establishment in the Gracia neighborhood formerly known as El Molinet, has a new logo and interior design carried out by IED Barcelona.

24 January 2023

Technology at the service of crafts through design

Artesanía Catalunya and IED Barcelona collaborate for a 7th edition in the creation of artisan products integrating digital manufacturing techniques

21 December 2022

IED Barcelona’s master’s degrees in fashion and interior design recognized in the Financial Magazine rankings

This recognition highlights the work of the school as a driving force behind innovation and talent through design training.

20 December 2022

Five innovative solutions to important health challenges

Devices to detect visual problems in developing communities, provide geriatric care in rural areas, and diagnose lung cancer in its early stages.

16 December 2022

IED Barcelona students aim to revitalise Paseo de Gracia with “Dissenyem comerç”

Its objective is to promote local commerce in the city thanks to the transformative power of design.

15 December 2022

"Visions of a Phygital Future", the exhibition that seeks answers to a fashion trend towards more immersive digital experiences

Five students from IED Madrid's Master's Degree in Digital Fashion show at HYPER HOUSE the results of the research they have developed during their studies at the school.

02 December 2022

20 years of a collective dream through design

IED Barcelona has been consolidating its position as a driving force behind innovation and social well-being through design education. "A collective dream" is a faithful reflection of this spirit.

02 December 2022

New European Bauhaus and Istituto Europeo di Design work together in a hackathon around the concepts of beauty, togetherness and sustainability.

IED's commitment is to apply an innovation approach to creative economies through the training it provides in its centers in line with the NEB's themes and action priorities, sharing values, methodologies and tools.

15 November 2022

Circular Inno Booster Fashion and Textile

CircularInnoBooster Fashion and Textile (F&T) is a COSME project of the European Union that aims to transform companies in the fashion and textile industry into sustainable, circular, and regenerative ones.

10 November 2022

Empowering women to CREATE

Oportunities for marginalised groups of women through fashion design

13 October 2022

Our students’ projects go global with the Graduate Fashion Week

IED sponsors 20 portfolios of 20 students of IED Barcelona and IED Milano.

19 September 2022

REPARTO Studio wins the Allianz EGO Confidence in Fashion award at the 2022 MBFW

Reparto Studio, the fashion brand established by Bachelor of Arts in Fashion Design graduates Ana Viglione and Margil Peña, won the third edition of the Allianz EGO Confidence in Fashion award, presented on the 18th of September at the 2022 edition of the Mercedes Benz Fashion Week.

15 September 2022

Luis De Javier’s “Toro” design worn by Beyoncé

Our Alumni Luis De Javier has dressed the artist for the art work of her last album.

22 June 2022

Best Thesis Awards 2022-IED Barcelona

The four proposals, from the areas of Design, Management & Design Strategies, Fashion, and Visual Communication, convey the interests and concerns of a new generation of designers.

20 June 2022

ADI 2022 Awards: three IED Madrid students win Gold, Silver and Bronze

The IED Madrid course has finished this year, but the good news is still coming in. This time it’s awards for the Design school and students.

14 June 2022

IED Barcelona celebrates its 20th anniversary with its Fashioners of the World fashion show at Fundació Joan Miró Barcelona

Fashioners of the World 2022 celebrates the end of the fashion students’ educational journey with a wide variety of proposals that all share a fresh and innovative vision of the fashion world.

10 June 2022

IED & FEERIC 2022 “SUPERHEROES WANTED - fashion contest”

IED in collaboration with Feeric Fashion Week, will award one special merit-based scholarship to attend the Summer Course in Fashion Trend Investigation held in IED Barcelona campus in July 2023

09 June 2022

Food Design Week: Emblemàtics by IED Barcelona Alumni

Organised by Barcelona Centre de Disseny, the graduates of the class of 2021 were actively involved in two restaurants along the route.

08 June 2022

Food Design System x Edivi

Two projects from the interdisciplinary subject Food Design System have been presented at the latest meeting of EDIVI.

27 May 2022

Circular projects accelerated by CirCoAX to kick off the EU Green Week at IED Barcelona

The largest European meeting to raise awareness about the implementation of activities and projects aligned with the European Green Deal.

12 April 2022

IED official partner of HackThatFashion

Looking for synergies for a Sustainable Fashion Sector

30 March 2022

CEOWORLD places IED Barcelona within the ranking of the best fashion schools in the world

IED Barcelona Design School thus reaffirms its position as an international benchmark education institution in Design and Fashion studies within Spain.

10 March 2022

Climate action focus of the latest edition of CBI

“From a small farmer in the Philippines to a businessman in London, climate change is affecting everyone”.

01 March 2022

IED design for social transformation in “Design for Inclusion”

IED students will explore alongside members of ONCE possible responses to the difficulties faced by this community with relation to everyday objects.

25 February 2022

IED Barcelona welcomes the European Business Baccalaureate Diploma 2022

This conference brings together the directors of European schools and universities in the fields of business marketing and economics.

07 February 2022

‘Treequency’ gives a voice to the trees at Llum BCN 2022

The installation has succeeded in recreating an oasis of calm and a connection with nature in Poblenou’s Parc del Centre.

28 January 2022

Folio Review 2022 projects the creative force of emerging design talent

What will the world of the future be like? What kind of vehicles will we use? Where will we live? How much will everyday objects change?

19 November 2021

Sustainability, tradition, technology and beauty at Foodture 2021

The summit will take place on 26 and 27 November at the Disseny Hub, which will feature three projects by IED Barcelona alumni.

17 November 2021

Aitor Goikoetxea Wins ITS Contest 2021

‘Aitarekin Afaltzen [Dinner with my Father]’ has been awarded in this contest known worldwide for his mission of scouting new talents and supporting them.

29 October 2021

IED Barcelona pays homage to Casa Vicens with a 100% sustainable look

Modernist, Persian and Oriental influences. Casa Vicens, Gaudí’s first work, was the inspiration behind the design that IED Barcelona showcased in this house-museum.

22 October 2021

Connecting with the mind and body through light

‘478’ is the installation with which IED Barcelona was present in the special edition of Llum Barcelona.

15 October 2021

Two IED alumni win third prize at Spain’s Roca One Day Design Challenge

‘Flink’ responds to the challenge to design an innovative proposal for the kitchen sink and tap space, including new features, all within a period of eight hours.

15 October 2021

Innovative, sustainable and committed design to help refugees in Lesbos

‘Join it’, a system of sustainable production by IED Barcelona Product Design students has won the 4th edition of the Social Ideas Contest for the Greek island of Lesbos.

16 September 2021

S4Fashion partners with IED

S4Fashion is a sustainability for fashion programme impulsed by the European Union.

08 September 2021

IED Barcelona designs the equestrian obstacle ‘Castellers’ for CSIO Barcelona 2021

'Castellers' is a proposal inspired by the colours and shapes of the long-standing Catalan tradition of the 'castells', or human towers.

24 July 2021

IED Barcelona presents the collections of its Fashion graduates in Gaudí's Casa Vicens

The first work of Antoni Gaudí is an unrivalled setting in which IED Barcelona finds a parallel between the architecture and the proposals of the recent graduates: experimentation and creativity.

16 July 2021

IED Barcelona project ‘Panot’ wins Habitácola 2021

A collection of clay pavement tiles that serve as a street filter system.

25 June 2021

Best Thesis 2021: Creativity as a force for change

The projects chosen are the result of a creative process developed in different stages: from research to the final proposal.

02 June 2021

The iF Design Talent Award 2021 shortlists the project of IED student Anastasiia Kuliabina

The project is one of the designs selected by a jury of 43 international experts in the first round of this prestigious competition.

15 February 2021

Mariano De la Canal

UX Designer and Innovation Strategist

22 January 2021

Cross Cultural Chairs by Matteo Guarnaccia

Cross Cultural Chair is a project that blends anthropology with design and draws on the importance of seating and ways of sitting according to different cultures.

16 December 2020

Daniela Gutiérrez

Founder and CEO of Barokah Jewels - Fashion and Beauty Director at Neo2 magazine

20 September 2020

IED Barcelona conquers Mercedes-Benz Fashion Talent with ‘Karont’

Behind this project are three of the school’s former Fashion and Graphic Design students.

01 September 2020

IED Next and Amaze Project

Due to the pandemic on 2020 the digital exhibitions took the place of the classic end-of-year physical showcases: IED has made a virtue of necessity.

15 August 2020

Will you design me?

Valmont Barcelona Bridal Fashion Week returned with a digital format and IED joined it .

14 July 2020

Reconnecting with nature through biophilic design

Interior Design and Product Design students explore new concepts of spaces, services and products capable of reconnecting humans with nature.

30 June 2020

Best Thesis 2020

Innovative alternatives for mobility, spaces to reconnect with nature, sustainable fashion collections and new services focused on user experience.

20 January 2020

Lluman: Light and nature to bring Poblenou to life

The project evokes the evolutive process of the natural world, focusing on the irregularity of the biophilic and organic patterns.

11 January 2020

Introducing XR LAB, a new space to modify reality

Virtual innovation is gaining increasing importance, and for creatives, it is a great tool to transform and improve society.

30 November 2019

Prisca Franchetti

Fashion designer of Priscavera

04 November 2019

IED at Fashion Film Festival Istanbul 2019

The Istanbul Fashion Film Festival is the only event in Turkey to showcase a selection of short films dedicated to communicate fashion in an artistic way

21 October 2019

IED talents at Dubai Design Week 2019!

Five multidisciplinary projects were put on display at Global Grad Show and IED Alumnus Ghassan Salameh appointed as guest curator proposing two exhibitions.

01 July 2019

Designing for the many

Within the framework of the IED Master Barcelona School courses, Designing for the many is an educational innovation project created with the aim of investigating the capacity, strategies and repercussions of design in the construction of our society, questioning its cultural, productive, economic and political aspects.

14 March 2019

Madrid Creativa

IED is involved in the urban activation of neighbourhoods and districts through design

19 October 2018

IED at Dubai Design Week 2018

IED participates in Dubai Design Week 2018 with Stalactite, a project by Master in Sustainable Design from IED Barcelona, and also offers a workshop in collaborative design.

13 September 2018

Cross Cultural Chairs by alumni Matteo Guarnaccia

Cross Cultural Chairs by Matteo Guarnaccia is a project that blends anthropology with design

23 November 2017

IED Barcelona at the Top 25 Best Fashion School in the World Ranking

IED Barcelona Design University has been selected by the international web magazine specialised in fashion Fashionista as one of the Top 25 Best Fashion Universities in the World in 2017.

26 April 2017

Diego Yamashiro

Diego Yamashiro is an artist and fashion designer

16 December 2015

Perú Design Net

Design as an innovation tool for transformation of a country

19 November 2010

Mexico Design Net

Experience the city with IED Madrid in Mexico

WINNERS OF THE SCHOLARSHIP CONTEST FOR MASTER OF DESIGN AND INNOVATION PROGRAMMES -JANUARY 2023

Istituto Europeo di Design publishes the winner of the scholarship contest for the Master of Design and Innovation Programmes (MDI) at IED Madrid and IED Barcelona.

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IED Barcelona fashion takes over BNEW 2023

IED Barcelona alumnus Carolina Galeazzi, Mention for Young Design at Catalonia Ecodesign Award 2023

Pepa Salazar and Sonia Carrasco, IED Madrid's alumni, are finalists at the Vogue Fashion Fund

IED Barcelona with Open Arms United with Yachting to raise awareness in the luxury yacht industry about saving lives at sea

IED Barcelona inaugurates 2023-2024 academic year with undergraduate programme students

Lara Serrano, IED Barcelona alumnus: “Participating in MBFW Madrid is a great opportunity”

“Terrakos” by IED Barcelona alumnus Mina Barchi, The Stone and Wood Award 2023 finalist

The artistic design talents of IED Barcelona students creates a new reflection for Cervezas Alhambra’s glass bottles

IED Barcelona imagines the future of Nomad Coffee with Wacaco

IED Barcelona students design a bridal collection proposal for Cristina Tamborero

Sustainable design with a purpose, made in IED Barcelona

Design that reaches new audiences by working collaboratively

Preserving biodiversity through product and transportation design

Smart clothing to combat anxiety and climate change

IED Fashion Shows 2023

IED Barcelona included in the Forbes Best Business Schools ranking

Marta Iglesias

Best Thesis Awards 2023 – IED Barcelona

SERINA ORB, winner of a Best of The Year at the iF Design Student Award

Welcome Summer School 2023

Saying goodbye to a fashion great

Fashioners of the World 2023: Meet the winners!

IED Barcelona celebrates the 2023 Undergraduate Graduation Ceremony

Hairdressing as a decorative art

Design, creativity, passion and diversity at Fashioners of the World 2023

The IED universe on air at Primavera Sound

The commitment to more transparent fashion comes within reach of the Green Alley Award 2023

Valentina Bentós Fuster from IED Barcelona, finalist in the Arts of Fashion Competition 2023

Strategic Design for Business Realities

We already know the eight collections that will participate in IED Madrid Fashion Show 2023

Government of Catalonia Institutional Graduation Ceremony

IED Barcelona participates in the 30th anniversary of Sónar+D with Slow Light

IED presents biomaterials applications at WantedDesign 2023

Towards energy self-consumption

Climate activism and sustainable denim with the IED Barcelona seal at Rec.0

A trio of IED Barcelona alumni at 080 Barcelona Fashion Week

A Sant Jordi marked by intergenerationality and solidarity through design

IED Barcelona’s sustainable approach at Barcelona Bridal Fashion Week 2023

Sustainable fashion, protagonist of the Universo MOLA FASHION WEEK 2023

The crafts and technology pairing, on tour in Catalonia

Designing to build a better world

New crafts. Digital Revolution II

1st Mastering your Brain: Fashion Tech & Sustainability

Krystle Sepúlveda wins the Bridal Scholarship for Talent by Gratacós

The Minister of Education visits IED Barcelona’s stand at the Saló de l'Ensenyament

“Dissenyem comerç”: design that takes the plunge in the city

Design, light and energy needs under discussion on Italian Design Day

Making herstory in creative cuisine

B-come, finalist of the 3rd edition of the Fashion StartUp Contest

Webinar 1st March: Tools and Best Practices for the Sustainable Fashion Industry

Aitor Goikoetxea conquers MBFWM 23 as the winner of Mercedes-Benz Fashion Talent

A total of 8 IED alumni participating in MBFW Madrid

IED's "Latam Creative Talent" exhibition opens its doors as part of MDF "Fiesta Design"

IED Barcelona imagines sustainable and innovative footwear with Camper

Minimum energy consumption praised at Llum BCN

IED Madrid, official school of Madrid Design Festival with an extensive programme of activities

Two IED Barcelona alumni at New York Fashion Week

Circular projects accelerated by CirCoAX to kick off the EU Green Week at IED Barcelona