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Leandro Hideki Takagi Kimura
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Postgraduate
Furniture Design
In Furniture Design, students will have the opportunity to design innovative and sustainable furniture with the future of living in mind.
This specialization course in furniture design equips students with essential training to craft innovative solutions for living and work spaces. Guided by experts, students develop practical design skills through creative and technical activities, engaging in real-world challenges and collaborating with leading furniture industries. The program fosters a strategic design mindset, emphasizing emerging technologies, sustainability, and user-centered approaches. By exploring diverse furniture typologies, students gain the skills to create forward-thinking solutions that address society's future needs.
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Objectives
- Explore creative methods and tools for research and project ideation.
- Acquire knowledge of materials and engineering processes.
- Explore emerging programs and technologies to facilitate the design workflow.
- Develop personal communication and teamwork skills.
- Experience project development in real contexts with the furniture industry.
- Develop a competitive portfolio for future employment.
Structure, content and learning progression
Curriculum
Year -1
Furniture Design Project 240 HC 24 ECTS
Product Design Laboratory 90 HC 12 ECTS
Advanced Virtual Models 90 HC 9 ECTS
Contextual studies 90 HC 9 ECTS
Product Engineering 90 HC 6 ECTS
Profile
The work of our students shown is the practical outcome of research and investigation into design practice.
Collaborations - Partners
Several specialized companies and industries guide and support the development of the students' projects.
Graduate training in Product Design collaborates with various research centers, including CEIIA and CITEVE. Specifically for furniture design training, project partners include Boa Safra, Hamilton Conte, Koket and Limalha (Metal Art Works).
Teaching, practice and research
Lecturers
The course promotes international opportunities for students, with guest lecturers and professors from all over the world, and classes are conducted mostly in English.
Year 2026-2027
Tuition Fee
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