Interior Design - IED Florence

The Master's Degree in Interior Design, Hacking Tradition: Reinventing Craftsmanship and Materials program aligns with this vision by redefining the relationship between designers and their surroundings through mindful design. It hacks traditional knowledge and explores new applications of material and natural resources within local contexts. By fostering continuous dialogue between innovation and tradition and between local and global influences, the course equips designers to create sustainable and culturally significant products in line with the broader vision of DesignXCommons — an approach to ecological design centered on the integration and care of common goods and the regeneration of the planet.

The program is rooted in a strong connection between mastering design methodologies and engaging directly with the local context. Tuscany’s renowned manufacturing sector, a symbol of Italian excellence in marble, textile, furniture, jewelry, and leather craftsmanship, has long intertwined design and production with its territory, traditions, and related social and economic dynamics.