Short Courses
Boat Design Interior
Ideation and Creativity
This course invites participants to immerse themselves in the world of nautical design, exploring in detail the potential of interior spaces on boats. Combining theory and practical experimentation, participants will design innovative and sensory environments based on naval typologies, structure, materials and maritime culture. By creating solutions that prioritise sustainability, circular economy and creative expression, the course encourages autonomy in researching and carrying out unique projects. Current techniques, such as mood boards, models and critical space analysis, allow for the construction of original proposals that combine comfort, functionality and maritime identity.
Profile
Calendar
Skills
- Relate naval typologies (sailboats, motorboats) to their formal, functional and cultural characteristics and the contexts of use of interior spaces.
- Use drawing, sketching and modelling as tools to research, compare and communicate spatial solutions for nautical interiors.
- Creatively explore sensory elements of space — light, volumes, planes, textures, materials, colours and furniture — integrating sustainable practices and circular economy concepts.
- Formulate original and critical concepts, inspired by maritime culture and ergonomics, that respond to the functional and aesthetic needs of vessel users.
- Demonstrate procedural autonomy and creativity, using innovative means and methods of representation and ideation in nautical design.
- Communicate project ideas clearly through visual panels, models, mood boards and presentations, promoting debate and reflection in the learning community.
A qualified professional guarantees excellence
Trainer
Year 2025-2026
Tuition Fee
Fully funded course: exemption from tuition fees, registration, and insurance. A €25,00 fee is required to reserve a place, which will be refunded upon completion of the course.
Blue Design Alliance
Scholarships
This initiative offers scholarships for Courses taught at ESAD. All the courses are practically orientated and allow you to pursue a professional career, where the theme of water will always be present, as well as caring for the ecosystems of rivers, seas and oceans.
Administrative Services
Contacts
For information on applications, admission or scholarships at ESAD, the Administrative Services team is available to assist by email or telephone, Monday to Friday, from 8:30 to 12:00 and from 14:00 to 17:00 (in August, morning opening is at 9:00).
Recovery and Resilience Plan
PRR Funding
This project is funded by the Portuguese Recovery and Resilience Plan (PRR), under the European Union’s NextGenerationEU initiative, supporting innovation, skills development and sustainable growth.
Short Courses