Domus Academy

In the early eighties, Milan emerged as the epicenter of Italian design. Yet no one in the city was teaching design in a formalized way. Top art critics and designers recognized an extraordinary opportunity to fill this void and mentor the next generation of designers. In 1982, they founded Domus Academy, Italy’s first postgraduate design school.

Offering one-year master’s courses in a wide variety of design specializations, the school centers around its unique “learning by designing” methodology.

This means you can gain knowledge and practical skills by solving real-life design problems in collaboration with some of the most exciting brands in fashion, product design, interaction design, luxury goods, and more. In workshops, internships, and/or field experiences, you will work directly with companies to address the most contemporary design challenges in fresh and original ways. And you will do so under the guidance of faculty members who are professionals and opinion leaders in their fields.

Alumni of Domus Academy are doing great things in the world of design.

One year after graduation, 92% of our alumni are working. Some as entrepreneurs, some at boutique design agencies, and others at major companies such as Condé Nast, Levi Strauss, Whirlpool, and more.

Check out the success stories and bios in this section to see why our alums make us so proud.

Our Alumni Association hosts a reunion each year during Milan Design Week. If you’re an alum of Domus Academy, join our Facebook page or LinkedIn group to stay in touch with your classmates and hear about events and opportunities.