Language

Spanish

Start date

October 2026

Frequency

Afternoons and Saturdays

Duration

9 Months

Credits

60 ECTS

Price

14.800 €

In this course you’ll acquire the resources you need to design sustainable products that meet the needs of society, the market and global trends.

In the current context, environmental challenges require responsible solutions, and the official Master's Degree in Artistic Education in Product Design and Ecodesign is an essential option. This course not only gives you essential technical and creative product design skills, it encourages genuine commitment to sustainable and responsible creative design. 

With a comprehensive curriculum that ranges from basic principles to advanced ecodesign practices, students learn how to lead projects that meet human needs while minimizing environmental impact. The course is a unique opportunity for people who aspire to drive positive change in the sector. 

When you’ve finished the course not only you will have acquired advanced technical and creative skills, you’ll also have built a solid ethical vision to design a more sustainable future with a professional portfolio. 

 

Information to decide

Learn how to become a professional designer creating sustainable products that make a difference in the environmental market at a school that leads the field in the discipline. 

The Master's Degree course provides a complete and diverse educational experience. Students work in groups and individually, encouraging collaborative and autonomous learning. You’ll put your newfound knowledge to good use in face-to-face classes, collaboration with companies and out-of-class activities. 

This course is for professionals who want to open up new job opportunities by developing a more specific profile, or stay up-to-date on the latest trends, technologies and methods:     

  • Graduates in design, architecture, engineering and environmental sciences 
  • Professionals working in sectors related to design, production and sustainability who want to specialize in ecodesign.  
  • Entrepreneurs focused on sustainable products or seeking a career change that embraces creativity, innovation and environmental responsibility.  

An official university degree (or the approved equivalent) is required for postgraduate education.  

The Master’s Degree in Product and Ecodesign gives you all the preparation you need to stand out from the crowd on a market where sustainability is key, with a practice-based learning experience that includes the latest techniques to design innovative products that meet modern environmental requirements and the demands of today’s eco-conscious consumers.

In this course you’ll learn how to use the latest tools and methods to work in booming sectors such as technology, sustainable mobility, fashion and furniture, applying principles of circular economy and regenerative design. The approach focuses on real projects and forging strategic alliances with companies leading the field, to gain a competitive advantage in global initiatives, making a positive impact on the environment and building a career in a field with a great future. 

Syllabus

Introduction to circular economy and ecodesign

History of product design 

History of ecodesign 

Current trends in environmental sustainability 

Environmental communication 

Circular economy and ecodesign 

Projects I



Analysis, values and experiences

Product Life Cycle Analysis (LCA) 

Environmental impact 

UX – User experience 

Ergonomics 

Materials 

Analogue and digital sketching 

3D and infographics 

Sectoral environmental specificities 

Environmental impact assessment 



Design, projects, marketing and communication

Ecodesign project typologies, preparation and development 

Product photography 

Business associated with design 

Projects II 

The circularity potential of materials 

Research on sustainable materials 

Project communication 



Work experience

Practical application of the knowledge and skills acquired during the degree course



Final Project Master's Thesis

Faculty

Course Leader

Carlos San José Frutos

Teacher

Nicola Cerantola

Teacher

Laxmi Nazabal

Teacher

Lucas Abajo

Teacher

Carlos Alonso Pascual

Teacher

Adele Orcajada

Teacher

Iván Gonzalez Alonso

Projects

Product and Service Design

Bilbao

Final projects / thesis projects
Simbiosis Industrial

Product and Service Design

Bilbao

Final projects / thesis projects
Faber Moduli

Product and Service Design

Bilbao

Didactic projects
FOLDMET

News

Crowded stalls of an auditorium

15 September 2026

More than 200 students from 52 nationalities open the 2026-2027 academic year of the IED Barcelona

On 14 September, the Welcome Event welcomed a new generation of creatives and designers joining the undergraduate programmes.

11 September 2026

Issue 4: Material World - Plural Intelligences

What happens when we recognize the intelligence of materials and learn to work with it responsibly, collectively, and collaboratively?

11 September 2026

IED Kunsthal Bilbao temporarily transforms Doña Casilda Park with ‘Sareak’

A cross-disciplinary project bringing together nearly 200 members of the community to reflect on contemporary communication through design.

07 September 2026

Fashion show and festival: the IED Public Programme is back

In September, IED's Public Program returns with a calendar of events across its campuses in Italy and Spain, offering opportunities for dialogue, exchange and discovery open to the community and the wider public.

07 September 2026

Exploring Human-Robot Collaboration in China

New forms of collaboration between humans and robots through AR

28 August 2026

What does sustainability mean for a design school?

When discussing sustainability, the debate often focuses on environmental impacts and the responsible use of resources. But what does sustainability mean, in practical terms, for a school that educates future designers, creatives and professionals capable of driving change?

27 July 2026

IED community stands out at the 2026 Delta Awards with five accolades and 21 selected projects

Aaron Gonzalo, an alumnus of IED Kunsthal Bilbao, has been awarded a Silver Delta Medal for his project X-plorer, while, in the professional category, four projects developed by faculty members from IED Barcelona have received Delta Awards.

Wooden speaker placed on a table covered with a plaid blanket

22 July 2026

Design at the Intersection of Craftsmanship and Digital Manufacturing

In collaboration with the Government of Catalonia, through the Consorci de Comerç, Artesania i Moda (CCAM) of the Department of Business and Labour, and the Ateneu de Fabricació de Gràcia, third-year Product Design students from IED Barcelona have taken part in a new edition of 'New Crafts. Digital Revolution'.

10 July 2026

Degree Show 2026 opens IED Kunsthal Bilbao to talent, design and the city

Once again, the Papelera Building opened its doors to the public, showcasing the work developed by students over four years of study and turning the school into a meeting point for design, culture, industry and institutions.

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Exhibitions and Festival

28 April 2026 - 30 September 2026

Barcelona

“Caliu” in “Matter Matters. Designing with the World”

The project “Caliu”, by IED Barcelona alumnus Judith Aubà, has been selected to form part of this exhibition, which reflects on the major challenges facing design today and in the future at a critical time marked by the scarcity of raw materials.

14 September 2026 - 18 September 2026

Barcelona

IED Barcelona 2026 Undergraduate Welcome Week

The welcome event for undergraduate students, teachers and staff to mark the official opening of the new academic year will take place on Monday 14 September.

An open notebook showing two pencil sketches, one of a lamp and the other of designer handbags
Exhibitions and Festival

17 October 2026 - 17 October 2026

Barcelona

Barcelona Dibuixa 2026: “The Power of Hand Drawing”

IED Barcelona is offering this workshop, where participants will discover, guided by architect and lecturer Gianfranco La Cognata – Laco 2, how design takes shape through illustration.