Design Summer Program in Milan

Course Description: Design Summer Program in Milan

Design Summer Camp – Milan, Italy 🎨

This program is ideal for aspiring designers eager to explore Milan's dynamic design scene. Participants will experience and create innovative concepts in a city renowned for events like Design Week, making it perfect for those interested in careers in product or interior design.

📍 In the heart of Milan, Italy

👩‍🎨 Ages: 15–18

🗣️ Language: English (B1 minimum)

👩‍🏫 Powered by Raffles Milano – International Design Institute

The program takes place at Raffles Milano – International Design Institute in Milan. Milan is one of the most dynamic and cosmopolitan cities in Europe offering an ideal multicultural environment to learn and grow The area is only a few stops away from Milan’s main attractions: Duomo, Sforzesco Castle, Fondazione Prada, Fashion District, Navigli, and much more It is only a drive away from iconic getaways like Como Lake, Garda Lake, Portofino, Cinque Terre, and more.

This program is ideal for aspiring designers eager to explore Milan's dynamic design scene. Participants will experience and create innovative concepts in a city renowned for events like Design Week, making it perfect for those interested in careers in product or interior design.

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Program Highlights

• Global Design Capital: Immerse yourself in Milan, the heart of the international design world.

• Industry Events: Gain inspiration from world-famous events like Milan Design Week.

• Creative Innovation: Develop and refine innovative concepts through hands-on experience.

• Career Focus: Specifically tailored for future professionals in Product Design and Interior Design.

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🌟 Why Choose Our Camp

✔️ Learn from Experts – Guided by professors from one of Europe’s top design schools.

✔️ Design Capital Experience – Milan, home of the world-famous Design Week, is your classroom.

✔️ Hands-On Creativity – Work on real interior & product design projects.

✔️ Innovation Meets Tradition – Combine traditional design methods with AI-powered tools.

✔️ Full Immersion – From labs to field trips, you’ll live and breathe design in every activity.

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🚀 Program Highlights

• ✅ 15h theoretical learning + 15h practical labs per week.

• ✅ Choice of two tracks: Interior Design 🏠 or Product Design 🛠️.

• ✅ Create your own 3D luxury art, mood boards & prototypes.

• ✅ Use AI design tools to bring your ideas to life.

• ✅ Guest talks from professional designers & industry experts.

• ✅ Company visits, museum trips, and Milan sightseeing.

• ✅ Accommodation, meals, laundry, and 24/7 support included.

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📋 What’s Included

• All lessons & hands-on labs.

• Project materials & AI design tools.

• Accommodation in Milan.

• 3 meals/day (full board).

• 1 hour/day sports activities.

• Field trips & excursions.

• Guest talks with design professionals.

• Certificate of completion.

• Insurance & 24/7 staff supervision.

🍽️ Meals & Nutrition

All boarding students enjoy full-board catering throughout their stay,

• Breakfast, lunch, and dinner provided daily

• Mediterranean-style meals focused on balance, energy, and recovery

• Dietary requirements accommodated (vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, allergies, religious needs)

• Meals served in a safe, supervised dining environment

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🌍 Cultural Excursion

• Explore Milan’s world-class design & cultural attractions.

• Guided visits to local museums, design districts & landmarks.

• Weekend city sightseeing tour.

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🎯 Model & Approach

This program blends design theory, practice & innovation:

• Theoretical Foundations – interior & product design principles.

• Hands-On Projects – mood boards, sketches, models & prototypes.

• AI & Technology – leverage digital tools for faster creativity.

• Industry Exposure – company visits & guest talks.

• Cultural Inspiration – Milan itself becomes a source of creativity.

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🏗️ Structure of the Program

• 15h theory (concepts, principles, brainstorming).

• 15h labs (sketching, prototyping, project work).

• Excursions & museum visits.

• Evening leisure & cultural activities.

🗓️ A Typical Day

This sample timetable gives parents and students a clear idea of how a weekday is structured during the programme. Exact timings may vary slightly.

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🌅 Morning Routine

• 07:30 – Wake up

• 08:00 – 08:30 – Breakfast

• 09:30 – 11:00 – Lesson 1

• 11:00 – 11:15 – Short break

• 11:15 – 12:45 – Lesson 2

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🍽️ Midday

• 12:45 – 13:45 – Lunch

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🧪 Afternoon Programme

• 13:45 – 15:15 – Lab / Practical Activity

• 15:15 – 15:30 – Break

• 15:30 – 17:00 – Lab / Project Work

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⏰ Early Evening

• 17:00 – 19:00 – Free Time

  (Rest, social time, or optional activities)

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🍝 Evening Routine

• 19:00 – 20:00 – Dinner

• 20:00 – 22:30 – Supervised Night Activities

  (Games, socials, workshops, movie nights, etc.)

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🌙 Night

• 23:00 – Lights off

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📌 Key Notes

• Arrival Day: Sunday

• Excursion Day (2-week programmes): Scheduled mid-programme

• Check-Out Day: Saturday

• All meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) are included daily

• Evening activities are fully supervised

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🏠 Course Option 1: Interior Design

• Fundamentals: color, light, space, balance & proportion.

• Brainstorming & concept development.

• AI image generation for design visualization.

• Create mood boards & material studies.

• Final interior design project presentation.

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🛠️ Course Option 2: Product Design

• Introduction to product design & user experience.

• Idea generation & AI-assisted concept creation.

• Sketching & graphic design for product concepts.

• Prototyping with modeling tools & basic materials.

• Final prototype showcase.

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💡 Reasons to Participate

🎨 Learn & create in Milan, the design capital of the world.

🖌️ Build your first design portfolio projects.

🌍 Connect with international peers & share creativity.

🤖 Experiment with AI design tools.

💫 Grow your confidence, creativity & problem-solving skills.

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🏨 Accommodation Options

📍 Modern University Residence - Milan

• Safe, international environment.

• Single studio rooms with private bathroom & kitchenette.

• Common spaces, gym. movie room & social areas.

• 24/7 staff support & supervision.

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➕ Additional Services

✈️ Airport Transfers

Airport transfers can be arranged to and from the camp for students arriving independently.

Transfer fees (each way):

• €100 – Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP)

• €50 – Milan Linate Airport (LIN)

Transfers are available to and from all camp venues from:

• Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP)

• Milan Linate Airport (LIN)

Depending on individual flight schedules, students may experience a short waiting period at the airport while other participants arrive. Full supervision is provided at all times to ensure student safety and comfort.

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🎓 Certification

• Certificate awarded upon completion.

• VISA support letters available for international students.

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🔥 Don’t just study design—live it in Milan. Choose Interior Design 🏠 or Product Design 🛠️ and bring your creativity to life in the world’s most inspiring city!