Design futures
The Master’s programme in Design Futures explores a broad spectrum of forward-looking and future-oriented methodologies, inspiring students to imagine and create possibilities beyond today’s reality.
This is an 11-month hands-on, workshop-based programme that combines seminars, lectures, tutoring, and field studies. Students receive continuous guidance from industry experts and mentors, creating a close connection between studies and professional life.
The programme combines academic studies with real-world projects, allowing students to build on their knowledge while gaining experience that directly enhances their future career opportunities.
The programme is accredited by the Italian Ministry of Education. Upon completion, students receive an academic Master’s degree worth 60 ECTS credits from NABA as well as an internationally recognised Master Diploma from Domus Academy. The programme consists of five semesters of course and workshop modules, with the final semester dedicated to an internship and concluding with a final project.
Focus
- Design Futures has emerged over the past decade as an interdisciplinary field encompassing Speculative Design, Critical Design, Design Fiction, and Experiential Futures.
- It is a forward-looking approach in which designers challenge norms and explore alternative scenarios, possibilities, and solutions.
- By combining research and creative thinking, students gain the tools to shape more inclusive, sustainable, and visionary futures.
Career opportunities: Futures Researcher, Speculative Designer, Strategic Designer, Design Researcher, Service Designer, Innovation Lead
