Transportation Design and Mobility

Looking into the future of mobility.

Designing vehicles is all about having an in-depth understanding of our society, of people’s habits and the way current fast-changing scenarios are shaping our new approach to mobility.

Both of our Transportation Design and Mobility Design programmes will give you the opportunity to get deep into the design world. You will discover new areas of city mobility as you learn to design vehicles and services that will contribute greatly to the future of transportation.

Transportation design and mobility professions

Working in the creative industry is about passion and curiosity for the world around us: possibilities are numerous.

IED students are now working as:

  • Car Designer
  • Yacht Designer
  • Bike Designer
  • Mobility Consultant
  • Color & Trim Specialist
  • Automotive Interaction
  • Transportation Designer
  • Urban Mobility Manager

Find out more about them and their profession in the Transportation Designer profession page.

News

19 May 2023

Much more than sketching

On the occasion of Automobile Barcelona, on 18 May, IED Barcelona held the first Car Design Sketching Marathon open to all Transportation Design students.

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.

30 April 2023

Enrolment facilitations for Master Courses and Master of Arts

IED decided to reward those students who commit up front with a special Early Bird discount.

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.

30 March 2023

Talent Day IED Torino

The recruiting event dedicated to Moonstone designers, the new graduates of the Master in Transportation Design

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.

21 March 2023

Scholarships competition Master Courses 23/24

IED, Accademia di Belle Arti Aldo Galli and Kunsthal Centro Superior de Diseño SL have offered 105 scholarships covering 50% of the tuition fee and 45 Tutor positions covering 50% of the tuition fee

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.

14 March 2023

MITSUBISHI MOONSTONE: The concept crossover that explores the routes of the future

IED presents the new concept created by the students of the Master Course in Transportation Design in partnership with Mitsubishi Motors. Save the date: 28th March 2023.

09 March 2023

IED virtual meeting

After a very successful in person event we decided to expand the chance to have a friendly dialog with Rodion Usaev, IED Milano graduate in Product Design, who is an expert in the field of industrial design.

07 March 2023

Italian Design Days in Georgia

The Italian Embassy in Tbilisi, in collaboration with IED - Istituto Europeo di Design, and Accademia di Belle Arti Aldo Galli - Como is holding a contest on the occasion of the event “Italian Design Days in Georgia – 2023”
La exposición “Latam Creative Talent” del IED abre sus puertas dentro de la "Fiesta Design" del MDF

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
EL IED DE MADRID, ESCUELA OFICIAL DEL MADRID DESIGN FESTIVAL CON UN EXTENSO PROGRAMA DE ACTIVIDADES

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.

06 February 2023

International Scholarship Competition - Master courses

57 scholarships to support young talents interested in attending a Master course in Italy or Spain.

30 January 2023

Nautical design racking up awards

De Antonio Yachts, by two IED Barcelona alumni, wins the most sought-after award in the European nautical industry for the second time.

23 January 2023

A New Era of Coffee Harvesting: IED students' projects at the Nuvola Lavazza in Turin

From 16 January to 13 February, Nuvola Lavazza in Turin will host an exhibition of the coffee harvesters of the future, created by the eighteen students of the Master in Transportation Design IED Turin.

05 December 2022

Self Branding & Design Portfolio Lecture for Fabrika in Tbilisi

You are going to take part in a practical task dedicated to all those young talents who are interested in Fashion, Visual Arts, Design, and Communication.
20 years of a collective dream through design

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.

04 November 2022

The Istituto Europeo di Design inaugurates the Master of Arts in Transdisciplinary Design

The two-year course in Transdisciplinary Design will take place in Turin and will investigate new ways of conceiving and realising the relationship between design and society

13 October 2022

IED Master of Arts in Transdisciplinary Design kicks off

We are ready to kick off the first edition of the Master of Arts in Transdisciplinary Design. The course will take place in Turin and will combine the topics of Mobility of the future and Cities in Flux.

10 October 2022

Scholarship Competition Undergraduate Courses 2023-2024

44 Scholarships for IED Undergraduate and Foundation Courses in Italy and Spain

14 September 2022

Possibility of simultaneous registration to two higher education courses.

A Ministerial Decree has published the modalities for applying the provisions of the new law.

09 September 2022

IED SALUTES THE QUEEN

In October 2000, Queen Elizabeth II came to Milan and on her itinerary there was a visit to the Istituto Europeo di Design.

15 July 2022

What will the races of the future be like?

Vehicles that compete across different water, air and land environments, and competitions with digital obstacles integrated in the real world are some of the proposals.

11 July 2022

The Francesco Morelli Foundation establishes the Francesco Morelli Grant Award

25 candidate Development Plans 18 admitted to the evaluation 8 Development Plans awarded

04 May 2022

Maksym Shkinder

IED Torino Alumni in Transportation Design. Senior Car Designer and artist at night.

IED for IDD Tblisi

23 February 2022

IED for IDD Tbilisi 2022 Scholarship

When italian design meets georgian creativity
Folio Review 2022 projects the creative force of emerging design talent

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?

Experiential vehicles, the tourism of the future by IED Barcelona, SEAT and Carnet

02 August 2021

'Experiential vehicles, the tourism of the future', by IED Barcelona, SEAT and Carnet

All these designs result in THE GREATEST TRIP for a reduced group of passengers. They go beyond mere functionality, enabling people to form connections on the basis of experiences.

04 January 2021

Simone Fabbro wins the Hispano Suiza Design Contest

The student of the Undergraduate Course in Transportation Design at IED Torino was announced as the winner of the international contest launched by the historic Spanish car brand.

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.

Introducing XR LAB, a new space to modify reality

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.

07 October 2019

IED at Geneva 89th International MotorShow

Geneva 89th International MotorShow

18 July 2019

Turian at Hyperloop Pod Competition 2019

IED Barcelona Alumni Federico Abascal led the team of the exterior design of Turian, the Hyperloop UPV prototype designed for the Pod Competition 2019 organised by Space X and The Boring Company.

01 October 2018

IED at 88th Geneva International Motor Show

On the occasion of the Geneva Motorshow - for the first time ever- IED presented a prototype with the interiors

07 November 2016

Transdisciplinary Design Network Launched

IED and the University of Liverpool (UoL) in UK, the Hochschule Anhalt/DIA at the Bauhaus in Dessau/Germany, and MVADV in Rotterdam/Netherlands launched a Transdisciplinary Design Network to initiate and spearhead a leading-edge debate on emerging models of transdisciplinarity with the aim of exploring cross-sector impact pathways.

11 July 2016

IED Barcelona and Seat design the future of mobility

The initial approach was to design innovative transportation systems for 2035.