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Masters in Design

— Communication - Interiors - Product

2st Phase from 26.05 until 11.07.2025

Masters in Design · Communication - Interiors - Product

Events

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PROVA

— Exhibition by the finalists of the Interior Design degree programme

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ESAD Showcase

— At BLOOM Portugal Fashion

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Panorama of Polish Animation

— A collaboration between ESAD and the Łódź National Film School

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Fragrance and Shape

— Design and Perfume Culture

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African Fabbers Atlas

— Presentation of the book

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A look into Europe does not exist, I’ve been there

— In partnership with Porto/Post/Doc

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BioFiligree — Medically Prescribed Jewellery

— by Olga Noronha

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Portuguese Illustration Archive

— Contemporary Transformations and Trends

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Complexity is just simplicity multiplied: Design, Coding and Browser-based Media

— Lecture and Workshop by Rafael Gonçalves

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News

We are thrilled to share our latest news

Fashion student Enzo Peres wins the Bloom Competition

Design Research Grant — Biofiligree

Carlos Marques and Sérgio Afonso honoured by the Matosinhos City Council

Andreia C. Faria wins Literary Prize

Study trip to Lisbon with Master in Product Design

Porto Design Biennale returns in October

Inês Amorim and Reid Baker (Ernest W. Baker) and Filipa Melo (Salsa Jeans) accompany the final projects of the Fashion Design degree programme

Digital Arts and Multimedia students win 2nd place in the Sophia Student Awards 2025

Blue Challenge ‘25 — Design Competition for a Sustainable Future

Students from the Short Course in Food Packaging Design take part in the Model Young Package competition

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