Scuola Politecnica di Design
About the university
Founded in Milan in 1954, SPD Scuola Politecnica di Design is the first school in Italy dedicated to design disciplines.
Thanks to the mix of its Italian roots and strong international orientation, SPD is now an international laboratory for sharing experiences and creating initiatives by maintaining a balance between function and expression, production and experimentation. This immensely fulfilling conversation with businesses, manufacturers, and the other players along the design chain is also demonstrated by the innovative work produced each year and the young professionals the school is able to give to the market.
Mission
At SPD, being creative is a daily task. It has accepted an amazing community of students from all nations and backgrounds ever since its founding in 1954. Everyone has an unparalleled opportunity: they collaborate with top-notch professionals, converse with numerous academic partners, and exchange experiences with emerging talent from across the globe.
All of this occurs in Milan, a city with a rich and easily accessible legacy of design and architecture, business and industry, communication, and the arts.
The School
Since classrooms are where most classes are held, the SPD spaces are furnished with all the tools needed to support learning, such as computers running both Windows and Mac OS, projectors, and music systems that are essential for making studying an enjoyable experience.
Additionally, common areas and classrooms have Internet Wi-Fi.
SPD has multiple laboratory hours that can be held inside the STILO facility as part of our educational programs. The state-of-the-art equipment is available to all pupils.
In addition, the SPD library at STILO provides a plethora of materials to assist students with their learning and research, including books, periodicals, newspapers, and audiovisual materials.
Awards
The school has had a very successful history, marked by remarkable recognition. It can be proud of its exhibitions at the Carrousel du Louvre, the Biennale di Venezia in 1986, the Centre Georges Pompidou in Paris, the Medaglia d'Oro at the tenth Triennale in Milan, and even the Compasso d'Oro awarded by the ADI - Associazione Disegno Industriale in 1994. Not to mention the honor of receiving the SMAU prize for Industrial Design twice.