Bachelor in Design
The current curriculum structure of the course aims to reshape Design towards the dimension of Integrated Design, with a distinctive offering not only in the region but also in the national context. Understanding the necessary transformation of the market in which Design operates, the need to train young designers with a broader vision is evident, so that they are able to respond to the challenges that humanity faces. This study cycle promotes a holistic vision for the future professional of Design through the learning of technical and conceptual tools that respond to the area, but also preparing young people to work in different dimensions through creative processes that can be applied to solving problems in different sectors.
In the 1st year, students acquire knowledge in different creative disciplines on the fundamentals of Creativity and Communication Design; In the second year, they take an applied approach to different areas such as Brand Design, Strategy Design, Service Design, Experience and Usability Design, Product Design, and Digital Design; and in the third year, they reshape all the knowledge for the application of Design through Processes that allow the development of Innovation in various sectors through concepts such as Design for the circular economy, Participatory Design, Inclusive Design, Territorial Design, Governance Design, Social Design, Design for health and well-being, Business Design, Strategy Design, Performative Design, and Design for future scenarios.

Our Students
What they’re saying

Carlotta Crespo
Alumna – Aalto University
“Studying Design at ISMAT gave me a strong foundation in creativity, critical thinking and experimentation. It played a key role in my acceptance and success at Aalto University, where I continued to develop my work in an international context.”

Aníbal Bernardo
Head of Design Team – Municipality of Lagoa
“The program at ISMAT prepared me to think strategically and work across disciplines. Today, I lead a design team in a public institution, applying design to real-world challenges and community impact.”

Pedro Medeiros
Award Winner – iF Design Award & Green Product Award
“Studying at ISMAT gave me the freedom to experiment and develop projects with real impact. Winning international awards like the iF Design Award and the Green Product Award was a direct result of the support, guidance and creative environment I found at the Living Design Academy.”