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IED strives to strengthen innovation through international, bilateral and multilateral cooperation with other organizations and institutions.

The primary objective is to generate value at local and global level by cultivating knowledge, mutual learning and facilitating novel exchange of expertise and experiences through the active participation in cooperation projects.

IED engages the creative intelligence and competences of its community of academic staff, lecturers, professionals, students and alumni leveraging on its 50+ years proven-track record in design methodologies and sustainable innovation.

News

14 September 2026

Chimera – Hybrid Artifacts: Design Connects Turin and São Paulo

Seven bags, two cities and one shared project. A collaboration between Italy and Brazil has evolved into an international design journey, bringing together different cultures, materials and design languages.

07 September 2026

Exploring Human-Robot Collaboration in China

New forms of collaboration between humans and robots through AR

07 July 2026

IED Brazil Coordinator Joins CDSA International Jury and Represents the Institution at Event in China

Eliane Weizmann took part in the official program of City Digital Skin Art (CDSA) 2026, a global initiative that connects art, technology, and urban space, bringing together experts from different countries.

04 June 2026

Closing event in Brussels for Grand Tour AFAM

Grand Tour AFAM (GTA), featuring IED as a partner, is entering its final stretch.

28 May 2026

IED Madrid and UNIQLO Promote a Circular Fashion Project Through Upcycling

Fashion Design students transformed garments with manufacturing defects into new creative proposals, exploring sustainability, craftsmanship and innovation as design tools.

Umbria26 llega a IED Madrid con la exposición GENIUS LOCI, l’Umbria veste il mondo

26 May 2026

Umbria26 arrives in IED Madrid with the exhibition GENIUS LOCI, l’Umbria veste il mondo

Brunello Cucinelli, Ellesse and Pino Lancetti star in an unprecedented exhibition celebrating Umbrian creative genius and the legacy of Made in Italy

18 May 2026

The Universe of the Type Directors Club Arrives in Madrid with an Exhibition of 170 International Projects

The exhibition showcases the winning projects from the 71st edition of the Type Directors Club Competition following its stop at IED Barcelona and IED Kunsthal Bilbao.

30 April 2026

IED Milano partner in an international collaboration programme with Dnipro University of Technology

Communication Design students taking part in an interactive workshop with faculty members from the Ukrainian university.

28 April 2026

IED Milano partner in the international Blended Intensive Programme

The programme has been coordinated by ENSAV La Cambre, Brussels.

01 April 2026

Fare Posto: IED Reimagines First Reception Spaces at Milan Sammartini Center

A project by the Master of Arts School, sponsored by the Fondazione Francesco Morelli. Opening on April 19th, featuring the three projects on display, followed by a talk (6:00 p.m.) with Councilors Bertolé and Ronchi, Miriam Pasqui of the Severe Marginalization Unit, Davide Colaci, and Gianni Biondillo, moderated by Federica Zambeletti. A VJ set begins at 7:00 p.m.

11 March 2026

IED and Tiny Idols collaborate on the costumes for the Paralympic Opening Ceremony

A special workshop with the costume director of the 2026 Paralympic Opening Ceremony, Silvia Ortombina, led to the finalisation of Vibes.

06 March 2026

IED Madrid’s Workshop Week 2026 explores new creative territories with international guest lecturers thanks to the Erasmus KA131 programme

Guest lecturers Lavinia Rosseti, Filippo Rossi, and Nicolas Lambouris brought new perspectives on materiality and contemporary audiovisual practices within the #TimesNew concept.