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Product and Interior Design Innovation
Generative AI, Retail Strategy and Design Thinking
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Product and Interior Design Innovation course

The Product and Interior Design Course takes a multidisciplinary approach to design, with lessons and workshops led by professionals, project tutors and method teachers. It covers product design, interior and furnishing accessory design, industrial design and art for industry, always with a vision oriented towards the market and industrial production. Projects, lessons and workshops focus on materials, the design of public and private spaces and the management of industrial processes in every phase, including business aspects, the digital world and 3D printing. By the end of the Master, you will have the knowledge and skills to work in companies, design studios and agencies.

Duration

1 year

Start

November

Language

ENG

Course Coordinator

Valeria Marchetti

Valeria Marchetti is an interior and product designer with over 15 years of international experience, specializing in retail and commercial environments. She has worked extensively across Asia, particularly in Hong Kong, Singapore, and China, leading complex retail and mixed-use projects from concept to construction. Her expertise focuses on customer experience, spatial flow, and brand storytelling, translating commercial strategies into engaging physical spaces, from luxury boutiques to large shopping malls.

Program

The course includes the following topics:
– Knowledge of materials and production processes
– Development of new public and private spaces
– New products and distribution models
– Human and environmental sustainability
– Project management at all stages, from idea conception to commercial feasibility
– Material recycling and environmental economics of products
– Exploration of new product boundaries
– 3D printing and other new manufacturing technologies
– Lighting, sound, furniture, interior landscaping

In addition to these subjects, students will have the opportunity to visit design studios and manufacturing companies in the design industry, attend trade fairs, such as Salone del Mobile, and fully immerse themselves in the Milanese design system.

Raffles Milano flexible Master structure, organized into Foundation, Pro, and Elective modules, allows students to build a personalized academic pathway while completing the full International Master Diploma experience.

Benefit from small class sizes and a learning environment built around creative problem solving. Through interdisciplinary collaboration, hands-on projects, and direct interaction with industry professionals, students are encouraged to explore new approaches to design and innovation. The integration of emerging technologies, including Generative Al, alongside a strong focus on project management and strategic thinking, ensure every student’s talents and ambitions are fully supported.

Who is it for

This Master is for candidates who possess a degree in architecture, design, or relevant work experience in the creative industry. The course aims to provide students with conceptual, strategic, and operational tools related to the design of objects and spaces. It will also cover designing comfortable and functional environments for different usage as well as the study of furniture, lighting, and sustainable materials.

Degree Awarded

At the end of the course, Raffles Milan issues to the student who has successfully completed the course, a Raffles Certificate confirming completion of the programme and documenting the credits and learning outcomes achieved . The student may also obtain the Level I Master’s Diploma accredited by the Marconi University of Rome, as a condition of having previously obtained a recognized three-year DAPL degree and paying the required fee.

Professional Opportunities

Raffles Milano’s goal is to develop students with a toolbox of knowledge and skills they will be able to apply in a wide range of companies and agencies. Graduates can pursue careers as product, furniture, concept, and interior designer, or as design consultants, entrepreneurs, or project managers.

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