Istituto Europeo di Design news and archive

Former IED Spain CEO joins LCI Education as new head of Europe

The Canada-based global education network group LCI Education has announced the appointment of Alessandro Manetti, who was CEO of IED Group for Spain up until a few months ago, as its new head of Europe. LCI Barcelona announced the news in a press release. Alessandro Manetti is an Italian professional that has been active in the field of...

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IED announces expansion plans for Florence premises

The Istituto Europeo di Design (IED) announced its expansion plans in Italy during a press conference at trade fair Pitti Uomo in Florence, Italy. More specifically, the board of the IED Group detailed its plans for the Florence premises, which will include the use of the city’s Palazzo Pucci. Palazzo Pucci is the private residence of the Pucci...

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IED Madrid educators among finalists of the National Craftsmanship Awards in Spain

IED Madrid educators Aranzazu Rodrigálvarez and Sofía Nieto have been selected as finalists in the Product category of the National Craftsmanship Awards in Spain with their artisanal textile products company Carmen17, as per a news article on IED's Spanish-language website. The National Crafts Awards are organised by Fundesarte, the national...

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IED Barcelona celebrates its 20th anniversary

Last week, Spanish fashion and design school IED Barcelona celebrated its 20th anniversary as per a news article on the IED website. On September 19, IED Barcelona celebrated not just the opening of the new academic year in Spain but also 20 years since its establishment in September 2002. A number of significant IED academic figures were...

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IED participates in Latin American Design Congress CADi

The Faculty of Art and Design of the Pontifical Catholic University of Peru (PUCP) is currently hosting the latest edition of CADi, the annual Latin-American Design Congress. The event will take place from Wednesday September 21 to Sunday September 25. The Istituto Europeo di Design is a strategic partner of the congress, participating in the ‘...

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Istituto Europeo di Design appoints new IED Florence director

Istituto Europeo di Design (IED) has appointed Danilo Venturi as IED Florence director. Venturi aims to create new opportunities in the field of education within art, communication, design and fashion with his new role. In addition, he also wishes to increase international events and prospects for students. Venturi has extensive experience in...

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Istituto Europeo di Design donates funds to support Ukraine

European fashion and design school Istituto Europeo di Design (IED) has donated 20,000 euros to the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) to support Ukraine following the Russian invasion, according to a statement FashionUnited received from IED. The aim of this donation from IED is to contribute to the safety and protection of...

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In Pictures: IED at Fashion Graduate Italia 2021

Private design school Istituto Europeo di Design (IED) has participated in Fashion Graduate Italia 2021 by Piattaforma Sistema Educativo Moda, 24-26 October. The following eight IED graduate students will take part in the ‘Future Starts Slow’ fashion show: Alessia Giacchetta, Andrea De Simone, Chiara Autiero, Dara Silva Bulleri, Gaia Romoli,...

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Fashion School Q&A: IED Istituto Europeo di Design

The Istituto Europeo di Design (IED) is a private design school in Italy founded in 1966. The school is organized into four disciplines: Design, Fashion, Visual Communication, and Management and is spread over nine cities - Milan, Turin, Venice, Cagliari, Florence, Rome, Barcelona, Madrid, and São Paulo. FashionUnited recently spoke to Veronica...

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Istituto Europeo di Design launches 100 Scholarships

Italian university Istituto Europeo di Design (IED) has launched 100 Scholarships to aid talented students who are in “difficult economic conditions” to win the chance to fund part of the tuition fee for the school’s three and five-year courses. The financial aid will be available for students currently residing in Italy, as well as in Europe,...

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IED - Creative Diary Contest

It's time to win a scholarship in Fashion, Design, Visual Communication and Management in Italy and Spain. It’s time to win scholarship in Fashion, Design, Visual Communication and Management in Italy and Spain. Daily showcase of world young creatives who compete to win 31 IED international scholarships for its undergraduate courses for the...