The Master in Design for Sustainability and Regeneration: Ecodesign, Biodesign and Circular Approaches course at POLI.design encourages students to take environmentally-conscious design approaches.

This postgraduate course trains professionals to lead the transition toward sustainable and regenerative models of production and consumption.

Rooted in ecodesign, biodesign and circular economy principles, the programme explores pressing environmental issues, lifecycle thinking and new regenerative design approaches, shaping mindsets to explore emerging themes such as more-than-human and multi-species perspectives.

School: Politecnico di Milano, POLI.design
Course: Master in Design for Sustainability and Regeneration: Ecodesign, Biodesign and Circular approaches
Type: postgraduate
Location: Milan, Italy
Course dates: 23 November 2026 to 31 January 2028
Application deadline: 23 October 2026

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What will I learn during this course?

Students develop skills in ecodesign, circular economy, life cycle design, life cycle assessment and product environmental footprint, materials design for transition, social design, communication, biomimicry, biodesign, slow design and regenerative approaches through lectures, workshops and applied projects.

What are the requirements?

– Applicants should hold a bachelor's or master's degree in design, architecture, engineering or a related field.
– Candidates are selected based on their academic background, portfolio, CV and motivation.

What facilities and resources are available?

– The degree is conducted on-site in Milan.
– The course takes place within classroom settings, but also during company visits and in laboratories of design and biodesign.

What career prospects can I expect upon graduating?

Graduates can work in design studios, companies, consultancies, research departments and sustainability teams. Career opportunities include product and service design, design management, materials design, ecodesign, environmental assessment, research and sustainability communication.

Who teaches this course?

The teaching staff brings together academics, designers, researchers and industry professionals specialising in sustainability, circularity, materials, social innovation and regenerative design.

The programme is led by:

– Valentina Rognoli, scientific director
– Carlo Proserpio, vice director
– Sofia Soledad Duarte Poblete, didactic and scientific coordinator
– Nathalie Dalle Molle, didactic operations manager

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