Interior Design Master at Cascais School of Arts and Design

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The Interior Design Master course at Cascais School of Arts and Design supports students in developing an interior design practice that is original and shapes the future of the practice.

Located on Portugal's creative coast, this one-year course in interior design, with international teachers, taught in English, combines critical research with advanced design practice.

Students engage with real-world challenges while choosing a specialisation such as housing, restaurants, hotels, retail and workspace design.

The programme emphasises sustainability, spatial innovation and adaptive reuse, supported by an international faculty of designers and researchers.

Through studio projects, lectures and industry collaboration, students refine their vision and expand their ability to design meaningful environments.

Cascais School of Arts and Design is one of the major Portuguese design schools. We have students from all over the world of the most diverse ages, nationalities and backgrounds.

School: Cascais School of Arts and Design
Course: Interior Design Master (English)
Type: Postgraduate
Location: Cascais, Portugal
Course dates: October 2025 to July 2026
Application deadline: 12 September 2025

Find out more about the course and apply ›

a visualisation of a tall room in tones of brown and beige
Spatial Narratives: Contemporary Interior Explorations by Gianluca Emmi, Master Interior Design Professor

What will I learn during this course?

– An understanding of modern design theories and methods
– How to apply historical and emerging trends to projects
– Expertise in selecting sustainable materials and textiles
– Expertise of the aesthetics of advanced lighting design
– Specialised knowledge in interior design sectors such as retail, hotel, workspaces and residential design

What are the requirements?

– Submission of a portfolio
– Completion of a design degree or another specialised course in interior design at Cascais School of Arts and Design

What facilities and resources are available?

– Workspaces suitable for both individual work and group work
– Cinema studio
– Photography, sound and image studio
– Interior and product design lab
– Fashion design lab
– Fine arts lab

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Students will have access to a range of facilities, including a photography and sound lab

What career prospects can I expect upon graduating?

The one-year course is methodically designed for interior designers looking to advance their practical skills and industry knowledge to an expert level.

This programme provides an intensive focus on hands-on experience and real-world application, preparing students for leadership roles in the interior design industry.

The curriculum is designed to provide expert-level learning opportunities and the application of industry standards, ensuring that graduates are thoroughly prepared for leadership roles and specialised careers in the dynamic field of interior design.

Who teaches this course?

– Andrea Garozzo, professor
– Gianluca Emmi, professor and coordinator
– Jorge Rodriguez Nieto, professor
– Luis Portas de Ibérico Nogueira, professor
– Tera Yegros, professor

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The course takes place in Cascais, Portugal, over a one-year period

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