Under the scientific direction of Professor Mario Bisson and Professor Cristina Boeri, and with the collaboration of FederlegnoArredo’s Assopannelli, this new training product aims to train professionals capable of handling all the theoretical, technical and practical aspects related to color, materials and finishes as well as the emotional identitỳ of surfaces, understood as a privileged “place” of experiential interactions, research, experimentation and anticipation of aesthetic and socio-cultural trends.
The master’s program, managed by POLI.design, can count on the support of important partner companies operating in the world of design, including Abet Laminati, ALPI, Fantoni, Saib, Mauro Saviola Group, Tabu, Lanta, and Cleaf.
Startup: October 2022 – Website: Sensorial Surface Design
Milan, May 31, 2022 – The first edition of ” Sensorial Surface Design – Color, Material and Finish design for interiors and furniture”, the new Master of Politecnico di Milano, managed by POLI.design and carried out in collaboration with Assopannelli of FederlegnoArredo , which aims to train professionals able to design and manage the perceptual, sensory, emotional and functional implications of surfaces, with particular reference to the interiors and furniture sphere, as well as CMF design experts capable of analyzing trends and transformations to respond to the new needs of production sectors and markets.
Politecnico university training and close connection with corporate and agency realities: are among the strengths of the master’s degree, which boasts the scientific direction of Mario Bisson, associate professor at the Department of Design of the Politecnico di Milano, scientific director of the Color Laboratory of the Department of Design, promoter and co-founder of the Interdepartmental Laboratory of the Politecnico di Milano EDME, and Cristina Boeri, Architect, PhD, contract professor of Color and Perception at the School of Design of the Politecnico di Milano, and among the founders and current president of the Color placemaking Association, as well as a strong presence of institutions and companies. In fact, in addition to the presence of Assopanelli – Federlegno, the master’s technical partners include leading companies in the sector such as Abet Laminati, ALPI, Fantoni, Saib, Mauro Saviola Group, Tabu, Lanta, and Cleaf.
“The master’s degree was created in response to the growing demand from companies and the market for professional figures capable of working on the perceptual, sensory and emotional aspects of design. The perceptual component is what the artifact has as a tool to interface with the world of human senses, companies over the years have considered this component an essential parameter to make a product successful in the market,” – said Mario Bisson, Scientific Director of the Master.
“The educational contents of this Master’s program are deeply linked to Italian design culture and the innovative experiences gained in the field of primary design and CMF design.” -continues Cristina Boeri, Co-Director of the Mater- “The aim of the Master’s program is to train professionals capable of designing the sensory and emotional experience we establish with objects and environments and thus able to read, interpret and anticipate cultural and social changes in order to guide innovation .”
“It is essential to identify the new professional figures needed for the growth of our Made in Italy design,” comments FederlegnoArredo President Claudio Feltrin – responding to the needs of a market increasingly oriented not only to technical aspects related to color, materials and finishes, but also to intangible values connected to the sensory experience and the perception of value of a product. This innovative teaching path fits into the strategic collaboration between POLI.design and the wood-furniture supply chain, in a virtuous exchange between design and training.”
The didactics of the Master’s program Sensorial Surface Design, delivered in English, is based on a mix of theoretical lectures, testimonials and technical insights, correlated with̀ practical activities and workshops that will be held in a blended (online and in-presence) mode. The introductory and specialized lectures will be given by a highly qualified faculty composed of Politecnico di Milano professors, professionals and industry experts coming from the business world. These will be complemented by hands-on activities and workshops to acquire project and management skills as well as participation in project work conducted in small teams that will require the production of concrete projects from briefs created with the support of businesses, professionals and industry experts.
The Master’s program is open to a maximum of 25 candidates with a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in design, engineering, architecture. For the purpose of admission, the profile of candidates not belonging to the above categories maỳ be evaluated by the management. For foreign candidates, equivalent degrees in the respective study systems will be considered valid
Start: October 2022 – Registration deadline: August (foreign students) September (Italian students)
Cost: The cost of the Master’s program is € 12,000, broken down as follows: € 11,500 cost of the Master’s program € 500 application fee at the Politecnico di Milano.
For more information, download information materials, and enrollment, please visit the master’s information page here.
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