Two-Year Program in

Industrial & Research Design

Master's Degree Equivalent

Design the future: sustainable design for an evolving world.

Title: Second Level Academic Diploma Equivalent to a Master’s Degree

Credits: 180 CFA

Dates: October – June

Duration: 2 years

Location: Via Cefalonia, 58 – Brescia

The Two-Year Program in Industrial & Research Design trains designers capable of connecting creativity, technology, and sustainability to develop innovative solutions and respond to the challenges of the future. The program explores the relationship between research, design, and industry, offering advanced skills to create cutting-edge products and services. Through an interdisciplinary approach, you will learn to combine aesthetics, functionality, and innovative materials, integrating advanced design methodologies such as CAD, rapid prototyping, and engineering. The program also delves into design thinking, sustainability, and new market trends, preparing you to work with companies, startups, and research centers. Thanks to collaborations with industry partners, practical workshops, and experimental projects, you will develop a strategic vision of design and acquire the tools to innovate consciously.

From research and development to industrial production: explore design amidst research, innovation, and awareness.

  • Design products and systems that combine technology, aesthetics, and functionality.
  • Experiment with innovative materials and advanced production processes.
  • Integrate sustainability and circular economy into industrial design.
  • Apply research methodologies to anticipate market needs.
  • Work in multidisciplinary teams and collaborate with leading companies.
  • Access advanced tools for prototyping and development.

Choose your future in Industrial & Research Design and turn your creativity into a career!

Diploma equivalent to a two-year master’s Degree

The LABA Academy has been legally recognized since April 27, 2000, by Ministerial Decree. The first-level diplomas awarded by the Academy are legally valid and recognized by the Ministry of University and Research.

After graduation

Careers and Professions

The study program prepares you to work in various design fields, with a focus on innovation and sustainability.

Mauro Martinuz

Course coordinator

Product designer

Design innovative and functional products, combining aesthetics, ergonomics, and new technologies.

Researcher designer

Specialize in design-applied research, analyzing trends, materials, and solutions for the future.

Designer consultant

Offer strategic consulting to companies and design studios, supporting the development of innovative products.

Furniture designer

Create furniture solutions that meet contemporary needs for comfort, aesthetics, and sustainability.

Ecodesigner

Design low-environmental-impact products and services, integrating principles of circular economy and sustainability.

Design engineer

Deepen knowledge of materials and production processes to create highly technological solutions.

Packaging designer

Conceive and develop innovative and eco-sustainable packaging, studying materials and new packaging solutions.

Innovation manager

Lead the innovation process in companies and startups, developing design strategies for cutting-edge products and services.

Brand strategist per il design

Define positioning and visual identity strategies for products and companies in the industrial sector.

Exhibit designer

Design exhibition spaces, trade show booths, and installations that enhance design and visual communication.

GDMAWARDS

LABA partners with leading institutions and companies in the sector.

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I&RDAWARDS

Study plan a.y. 2024/2025

Subjects of the two-year program

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