Marketing and Communication - IED

The Strategy, Marketing and Communication area is built on the integration of research, design methodology and applied experimentation. The educational approach combines technical competencies, cultural awareness and critical analysis skills, focused on understanding and managing communication processes in contemporary contexts.

The learning experience considers communication as a complex design process requiring analytical capabilities, interpretation skills and the ability to build strategies suited to different application contexts. The teaching approach prioritises interdisciplinarity, the integration of digital technologies and attention to sustainability as a methodological criterion.

Communication today represents a fundamental tool for businesses, institutions and organisations in building relationships, generating value and interpreting processes of change. The educational pathways prepare professionals capable of operating in strategy definition, content design and the management of communication experiences across different media and platforms.

 

Brand Communication and Brand Strategy

Study of brand identity through the analysis of values, visual languages and communication strategies. In-depth exploration of the dynamics that guide brand construction and evolution in different market contexts.

Marketing and Advertising Management

Analysis of promotional and positioning processes for products and services, with a focus on advertising strategies, consumer behaviour and market dynamics. Integration of analytical and creative competencies in campaign management.

Digital Communication and Social Media

Study of digital platforms as environments for relationships and content production. Analysis of tools, formats and metrics for designing effective communication strategies in the online context.

Cultural Innovation

Interdisciplinary approach to designing content, experiences and services in the cultural sphere. Study of methodologies for interpreting social change and generating value through culture, creativity and design.

Business Design and Strategic Design

Analysis of business models and innovation strategies through design methodologies. Development of tools for analysing complex scenarios and formulating solutions oriented towards sustainability and the user.

Content Design

Design of content and visual languages for digital and traditional media. Integration of narrative, graphic and strategic competencies for building coherent communication experiences.

IED Offering in Strategy, Marketing and Communication

Competencies and Professional Prospects

The learning path develops transferable competencies applicable in different professional contexts. Students acquire strategic vision, design skills and cultural sensitivity, enabling them to operate in complex and evolving scenarios.
Graduates find positions in diverse fields: communication agencies, cultural enterprises, startups, multinational corporations, public bodies and third-sector organisations. The acquired competencies allow them to contribute to strategy definition, brand identity construction, content design and communication process management. 

Creative and Strategic Roles

Management and Coordination Roles

Digital and Analytical Roles

Specialist Roles

IED Students Currently Work As:

Account Manager, Planner, Social Network Specialist, Content Creator, Digital Strategy Professional, Public Relations, Event Manager, Brand Manager, Advertising Manager, Big Data Analyst, Brand Communication Specialist, Brand Consultant, Brand, PR and Content Manager, Business Analyst, Communication Designer, Digital Communication Specialist, Digital Marketing Specialist, Event Designer, Events Coordinator, Content Creator, Event Production, Marketing and Communication Director, Marketing and Communication Specialist, Project Manager, UX Copywriter

Projects

Marketing and Communication

Milan

Didactic projects
Because we are Clashy

Marketing and Communication

Turin

Didactic projects
THE PURRFECT DROP

Marketing and Communication

Rome

Didactic projects
Aprire 1n caso d1 guerra

Marketing and Communication

Rome

Didactic projects
Gemini Sync

Marketing and Communication

Rome

Didactic projects
Gemini Distinct

Product and Service Design

Barcelona

Final projects / thesis projects
Elevia

Fashion Communication and Management

Rome

Final projects / thesis projects
Expressly by E. Marinella

Graphic Design and Visual Communication

Madrid

Special projects
Tejiendo Comunidad - Carabanchel Distrito Cultural

Graphic Design and Visual Communication

Madrid

Special projects
Abono 03. Hogar

News

08 June 2026

IED among the Top Design Schools 2026 according to Calibre Careers: european Network, industry connections and educational excellence

The international careers observatory analyses the Institute’s educational model, combining global recognition with the historic pillars of hands-on, laboratory-based teaching.

“TypoLAB”, del alumno Gonzalo Muñoz, premiado en los Young Ones Student Awards

13 May 2026

“TypoLAB,” by student Gonzalo Muñoz, wins an award at the Young Ones Student Awards

This student's project for the Bachelor's Degree in Graphic Design has been awarded a Student Merit

12 May 2026

One Show New York: IED stands out with a Silver Pencil and 7 Merits

Students representing IED’s Milan, Rome, and Turin campuses received their prizes at the official New York City ceremony held on May 11th.

11 May 2026

Design tells its story at the Turin International Book Fair with EDICOLA IED

From 14 to 18 May, a newsstand of creativity presented the first two issues of Notes on Plural Intelligences alongside a selection of the best Italian and international magazines, accompanied by a programme of talks and workshops that explored themes of design, publishing and contemporary communication.

30 April 2026

IED Milano partner in an international collaboration programme with Dnipro University of Technology

Communication Design students taking part in an interactive workshop with faculty members from the Ukrainian university.

A classroom with students watching a screen where a videoconference is taking place

17 February 2026

Recruitment Days at IED Barcelona

From 3 to 5 February, leading companies from the fashion and fragrance sectors visited the campus to meet and interview final-year Communication and Master’s students.

09 February 2026

Creativity, design and architecture at the Workshop Week 2026

From 2 to 6 February, 430 students at IED Barcelona took part in this annual multidisciplinary academic activity, which offered 25 multidisciplinary workshops inspired by the Barcelona World Capital of Architecture 2026 event. And, for the first time, it included mobility between campuses.

04 February 2026

punto—trama LAB: workshops for young designers

After its first edition, punto—trama continues its journey as a space for dialogue and experimentation dedicated to young designers.

Poster for the Saló Ensenyament 2026 showing two cheerful young people against a blue background

03 February 2026

IED Barcelona at Saló de l’Ensenyament 2026

From 18 to 22 March, attendees at this event focused on educational guidance will have the opportunity to explore the school’s design training programmes at stand D-453, located at the Fira de Barcelona Montjuïc venue.