Discover the art of modern furniture design with our comprehensive one-year and semester programs. These courses are tailored to develop your creativity, enhance your technical skills, and transform your design ideas into functional and aesthetically pleasing furniture. From concept development to production, this program equips you with the knowledge and expertise to excel in the furniture design industry.
1. Bridging Creativity and Craftsmanship: Learn how to merge innovative design concepts with practical production techniques to create furniture that is both functional and beautiful.
2. The Design Process Unveiled: Explore the full spectrum of furniture design, including material selection, structural integrity, ergonomics, and sustainability. Understand how to balance aesthetics with functionality.
3. Practical Skill Development: Engage in hands-on workshops and projects where you’ll design, prototype, and build your own furniture pieces.
4. Personalized Exploration: Classes are conducted as design workshops, encouraging personal research into specific materials, techniques, and iconic furniture designers, helping you develop your unique style.
5. Diverse Audience: This program is ideal for aspiring designers, students building their portfolios, and professionals looking to refine their skills or explore new approaches to furniture design.
Portfolio Preparation: Culminate your learning journey with a professional portfolio showcasing your furniture designs, reflecting your skills and creativity, and serving as a powerful tool for career advancement.
Technical Requirements: Students are required to bring a laptop or tablet to access design software and complete coursework seamlessly.
Join us to transform your passion for furniture design into a career or a creative pursuit. Whether you're crafting unique pieces or building a professional portfolio, this program offers the perfect platform for your ambitions.
One-Year Program: September and January start dates.
Semester Program: Flexible start dates throughout the year. Please inquire for details.
One-Year Program: €14,200 (EU students), €16,200 (non-EU students)
Semester Program: €7,100 (EU students), €8,100 (non-EU students)
For shorter durations or customized programs, please inquire.
The Master in Furniture Design at Accademia Riaci is a full-time program with a focus on advanced studio and academic research in history, theory, and methods as they relate to an interdisciplinary approach to interiors and design.
The Master's program is of particular interest to graduates of various design programs and to practitioners in interior design, architecture, and other related disciplines who wish to pursue post-professional study. An interdisciplinary approach to design is increasingly a requirement for professional advancement as designers attempt to satisfy the complex requirements of contemporary architectural and interior environments.
The curriculum is formulated to expand understanding of different design disciplines, with special emphasis on their interdependence. There are four components to the program: a core design studio sequence, furniture design, lectures/seminars, and projects. The core design studio sequence consists of a series of experiences of increasing complexity culminating in the thesis project. Each student must demonstrate originality, research and design skills, and creative capacity to resolve advanced problems in design.
A final project is presented to a graduate faculty jury for evaluation.
Unleash your creativity and embark on a journey into the world of modern furniture design with our comprehensive course. Designed to transform your innate talent into tangible expertise, this program delves into the art of understanding consumers, translating ideas into scale drawings, and bringing designs to life in 3D reality.
Note: the "Summer Intensive Course" has the same contents as the "Short Course", but with a double number of lessons. Furthermore, it includes housing and extracurricular activities and services.
Unleash your creativity and embark on a journey into the world of modern furniture design with our comprehensive course. Designed to transform your innate talent into tangible expertise, this program delves into the art of understanding consumers, translating ideas into scale drawings, and bringing designs to life in 3D reality.
Summer Course fees include:
NOT included:
Prof. Bicci
Accademia Riaci’s Furniture Design department boasts instruction from a top designer who was selected as a head designer of a firm in charge of planning and designing the Ferragamo boutiques. He taught at the Institute of Art of Florence for more than 30 years and gained a high mark on his teaching methodology, and many excellent designers have grown under his instruction. Besides being still active as a professional designer, since 1999, he has been head of the school’s design department.