Students will experience a mix of cutting-edge design paired with new technologies also thanks to innovative labs and leading tech companies. They will be challenged with projects from artisanal furniture to high-end visual and graphic design. 

All courses at Istituto Marangoni Milano Design School are underpinned by a contemporary aesthetic and a good dose of luxury and fashion found across the city. This approach is closely linked to the city’s Design District and the vast community of designers who are drawn to study, work and live in this inspiring environment, leading to a unique mix of cutting-edge design, technology, and business acumen.

Istituto Marangoni provides a diverse range of inspiring undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in Interior, Product and Visual Design for students to succeed and thrive in a first-rate educational environment.

Interior Design courses at Istituto Marangoni blend trends, industry developments, project management, function and contemporary style. Learners work on design or renovation projects that span residential, commercial or leisure sites. Along with furnishings, lighting and colour, they learn how to mix atmospheres, culture, and a creative vision, with an eye to user experience and sustainability.

Product Design courses combine heritage, craftsmanship and creativity with manual and digital skills to develop luxury furniture, bespoke or one-off items. Along with technical drawing, 3D modelling, and prototype development on CAD, participants investigate the influence of Italian style on design, the use of sustainable materials and renewable resources, and new manufacturing processes.

Visual Communication Design courses address consumer demands and real-world case studies for industry-ready designers. Learners work on video animation, interaction and motion graphics to promote a vision, product or event in today’s arena. They analyse new consumer habits, phygital retail and the latest digital tools to reach today’s “bicultural consumers”, blending digital features with in-store experiences.

Design Innovation combines creativity and technology, guiding students in the use of advanced tools such as AI, VR, AR, XR, 3D printing, robotics and generative design to develop innovative products and experiences. These technologies become an integral part of the design process, expanding the designer’s creative vision and fostering innovation in design for the luxury sector, where aesthetics, exclusivity and innovation come together.

These undergraduate programmes are for participants looking to enter the fashion, design, and art industries. They provide comprehensive knowledge and all the necessary skills to develop a career in the desired area of expertise.

These full-time postgraduate programmes provide highly specialised skills to support participants’ careers in the fashion, luxury and creative industries. They are aimed at those who have already completed an undergraduate degree and want to learn more or professionals who want to widen their knowledge of a particular topic.

These courses explore the techniques and theory related to fashion, design, styling, and business, meeting the needs of those with limited time or participants with little or no prior experience or relevant studies.

Semester courses provide an opportunity to see the world, experience new cultures, learn a new language, visit neighbouring countries, and make new lifelong friends. Undergraduate and graduate courses (4-5 months) offer participants the opportunity to learn critical skills from international experts and experience different education systems.

Foundation courses allow participants to develop critical, independent thinking and practical skills to pursue undergraduate and postgraduate studies. At the end of the course, participants learners the necessary preparation to apply for a Three-Year or Master's Degree programme.

Istituto Marangoni offers short courses of various levels and lengths covering several topics to suit all preferences. These courses are also the perfect introduction to fashion programmes, to progress into higher education or to develop a career plan.  

Istituto Marangoni organizes both Virtual and Open Days to let you discover the Schools, the Mentors and the Bachelor's, Intensive and Master's Courses in Interior Design, Product Design, Visual Communication Design and Design Innovation.

Istituto Marangoni was recognized as one of the best 100 Universities in the World by QS Ranking. Don't miss the chance to get more information about the Schools.

Istituto Marangoni Milano Design and SMEG invite young creatives to reimagine the FAB28 fridge for MDW 2025, blending memory, culture and tech into a narrative.

In collaboration with Lenovo and Rivatelier, students embark on a bold exploration where artificial intelligence intersects skilled craftsmanship.

With Cappellini, students reimagined living spaces as responsive systems sensing light, sound and presence, turning the home into a living emotive experience.