What if an entire arts and design ecosystem worked with you?

An idea you’d like to try out? A team you’d like to put together? Talent you’d like to find?
Or an opportunity you’re not quite sure how to make happen yet?

Start by telling us about the challenge. We’ll find the right solution!

There are many ways to work with ESAD

1. Develop: It presents a real challenge.
Projects, research, developing ideas and collaboration.
2. Experiment & Produce: From idea to finished product.
Workshops, studios, prototyping, production, technical expertise and experimentation.
3. Learn: Bring your team along.
Training, workshops and bespoke programmes.
4. Finding & Supporting Talent: Invest in those just starting out.
Projects, work placements, recruitment and scholarships.
5. Show & Share: Help spread knowledge and ideas.
Exhibitions, events, venues, publications and conferences.
6. Establish a partnership: Build with us.
Sponsorships, equipment, venues, expertise and joint projects.

Design, expertise, talent and resources

Communication
Product Design
Interior Design
Fashion
Digital Arts and Multimedia
Photography
Analogue Photography
Audiovisual
Typography
Engraving
Risography
Screen Printing
3D Printing
Clothing Manufacturing
Materials
Prototyping
Technology
Research
Publishing
Training

Video Studio

Photography Studios

Sound Studio

Fashion Atelier

Screen Printing Workshop

Letterpress Workshop

Prototyping Workshops

You don’t need to know where to start

ESAD is a creative, educational and cultural ecosystem.

An idea may be conceived during a class at ESAD, tested at the Exploratório, developed through in-depth research at esad—idea, find projects and partners at esad—design [cluster], and reach the public via the Casa do Design and the Porto Design Biennale.