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Lake Como SILK Summer School Course

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$1,250-1,500, $900-1,250Program Costs
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2026Year established

Program Overview

SILK Summer School is built around four fundamental pillars that define the unique ecosystem of Lake Como:

Sustainability: From environmental responsibility to circular economy in high-end textile production.
Innovation: Exploring how creativity, technology, and entrepreneurship transform traditional industries into global leaders.
Legacy: Understanding how cultural heritage and historic identity drive modern design and urban regeneration.
Knowledge: Mastering the "Design Thinking" mindset to create impactful solutions for the future.

The course is held in the city center of Como and features a dynamic mix of classroom sessions and field excursions.

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Program Highlights

Explore the "Larian Model" to understand how 500 years of silk heritage connect with modern entrepreneurship and craftsmanship excellence.
Apply a multidisciplinary framework built on sustainability, innovation, legacy, and knowledge through design thinking principles.
Engage in over 45 hours of experiential learning through site visits, design studios, and tours of Como’s Rationalist architecture.
Practice design thinking by progressing from empathy to prototyping using the “CreActionality” approach to real-world business challenges.
Connect with an international network of students and local avant-garde organizations through the SILK Lab and final project presentations.

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Locations

  • Como, Italy

Fields & Subjects

  • Accounting
  • Architecture
  • Art & Fine Arts
  • Art History
  • Arts
  • Business
  • Classical Studies
  • Communications
  • Continuing Education
  • Design
  • Earth Sciences
  • Economics
  • History
  • Social Sciences
  • Sociology
  • Sustainable Development

Available Terms / Availability

  • Years Offered
  • 2026
  • Terms Available
  • Summer

Eligible Nationalities

  • All Nationalities

Education Levels & Language

  • Language
  • English
  • Education
  • University Freshman (1st Year)
  • University 5th Year or More
  • University Senior (4th Year)
  • University Junior (3rd Year)
  • University Sophomore (2nd Year)
  • Some college credit, no degree

Application Procedures

  • Online Application

Age Requirement

18+

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$1,250-1,500, $900-1,250

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