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

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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.

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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.

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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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✈️ Travel & Transfers

• Closest airports: Milan Malpensa (MXP) & Linate (LIN).

• Transfers available upon request.

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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!