Global Design

Learn the necessary and fundamental tools for design from the multidisciplinary perspective of a Total Designer. Conceiving, building and communicating are the three important aspects of this course, which covers every artistic, conceptual, technical and project aspect.
Help students to define their preference for one of the areas of design.

This course is for creative people who want to find out more about all areas of design in a cross-disciplinary learning experience. If you’re thinking about taking a degree in design at IED Madrid, but aren’t sure which speciality is best, you’ll be in a better position to make an informed decision with the knowledge acquired in this Foundation Course in Global Design. This 1-year course is also worth considering if you need to create a portfolio in Design Fundamentals to apply for a Bachelor's degree at another university, as you’ll be developing a portfolio as the course progresses.

Madrid is a city with a thriving design culture so you’ll be close to a variety of institutions dedicated to art, and it’s also the place some of the top professionals choose to make their base, both for the Spanish and the international markets. This not only helps you choose the area of design you’re most interested in, it also puts you where the action is, a place where you can find inspiration to help you make the right decision when choosing your specialty, as you’ll have direct professional experience and know how to work in various areas of design. This combination of the rich cultural setting of the Spanish capital and the cross-disciplinary learning experience of the course lets you develop the mindset of a Total Designer. Last but not least, the course methodology adopts a learning by doing approach, giving you access to workshops where your creative talent is free to unfold with the assistance of renowned professionals, in collaboration with companies working in the sector.