Top Summer Courses in Design

Discover drawing technics like « sketching »: freehand drawing on different types of the underground, using colored pencils, marker pen, ordinary pen, dry pastel colors. The idea is to represent the essential form, volume, material, and functionality of an object.

Active creativity, based on the production of forms, structures, and materials inducing the forms in a game of experimental manipulation or of a composition, linked to communication by sketching.

From a theme as a starting point, learn to draw and to accept arising ideas, doing research through sketches, until the development of a retained idea. The outcome is finalized drawings, clearly illustrative and understandable for all.... [-]

The summer school “3D design and Digital fabrication” was launched in 2014. It is based on a wide experience the teaching staff has acquired from previous international educational programs development and practice.

We welcome students to come to a wonderful city of St. Petersburg. St. Petersburg is the cultural heart of Russia as well as a major trade gateway, financial and industrial center. Studying in Saint-Petersburg is a great experience which will contribute significantly to the student’s future success.

The cultural program includes:

»ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN«

EXPLORE DESIGN STRATEGIES AND ARTISTIC APPROACHES IN ARCHITECTURE!

The course »Architectural Design« explores architectural concepts through class presentations, on-site visits, and studio practice. Each class examines particular building types, design principles and methodologies, leading to practical design techniques. In daily tasks, spatial strategies will be applied in artistic ways.

Design principles such as Open Plan, Inner courtyard, Shifting Storeys and Mass and Space will be explored, and applied in architectural model making and sculpturing by using a variety of materials. Examples of contemporary European architecture will be discussed and visited in this course. Various spatial strategies will be explored in practical tasks and lead to the final design project of the course: an Art Museum in Weimar.... [-]

23rd July – 9th August 2019

A highly practical course which includes a series of study trips to introduce the principles of British Architecture and design.

Course highlights include:

An ideal introduction to British architecture and design, this course is based on the creative processes of ‘thinking and making’ to enhance your understanding of architectural design.... [-]

What has not changed over the years is that personal struggle each illustrator endures in trying to express content in his or her work. Developing a personal style is based on two demanding processes: being able to take creative risks and learning a fundamental ability - drawing.

Illustration has been around for a long time and since the appearance of digital programs, this art form (if we can call it that) has diversified itself and helped open the door for new creative jobs in many different areas (Internet, television, publishing, medicine, sciences, newspapers, theatre, magazines, cinema, corporations, advertising, etc).

CIID Summer School Copenhagen 2018 from CIID on Vimeo.

While human-centred design is becoming increasingly ubiquitous, designing for situations that question the status quo of what we know (topics relating to culture, identity, religion, or status, for example) doesn’t exactly have a guidebook. Designing for true inclusivity means investigating, understanding, and ultimately, elevating the things that make us different. This class will help you design for those differences by thinking about new ways to plan for discussions and collaborations with real users, explore the art of empathy, and apply those insights into to a tangible solution with a meaningful story. Jump into the belly of the beast, and expect lots of collaboration, experimentation, and learning through doing in this provocative workshop.... [-]

CIID Summer School Copenhagen 2018 from CIID on Vimeo.

Services are made up of many touch points: printed materials, websites, face-to-face contact, physical objects and more. Designing a service is a complicated task. In this one week workshop, we aim to provide participants with skills to understand user needs, come up with great service ideas, communicate these ideas well and finally prototype aspects of service with real users.

key tools of service design, including journey maps, service blueprints, and experience prototyping

facilitating stakeholder engagement and co-creation

how to develop a perspective on what service design means to you and ways that you can incorporate the methods into your work... [-]

Toulon, 1 hour’s drive east from neighboring Marseille, is the third-largest French city on the Mediterranean coast and a gateway to the famous French Riviera, less than one hour from celebrated seaside hotspots like Cannes, Antibes, Nice, and Saint Tropez. The capital of the Var department, it is a major French naval base and home of the French aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle and her battle group. The city is an important center for naval construction, fishing, winemaking, and the manufacture of aeronautical and electronic equipment.

The location of Kedge’s Design School, Toulon is home to a thriving community of engineers, designers, and entrepreneurs. The annual Toulon-Hyeres International Design Parade brings together creative minds from across the globe to exchange ideas and push the boundaries on conventional thinking and approaches. Join us next summer to see for yourself!... [-]