The Master in Visual Brand Design course at Domus Academy teaches students essential skills in brand design for lasting impact on audiences.

The Master in Visual Brand Design focuses on identifying a brand's core values and anticipating its future needs to create innovative and impactful communication strategies.

Combining creativity, graphic design and strategic thinking, the programme guides the creation of meaningful, disruptive brand stories and memorable visual identities.

It develops expertise in brand essence, marketing techniques and visual languages, enabling the design of engaging experiences across physical, digital and social media channels that build lasting connections with audiences.

School: Domus Academy
Course: Master in Visual Brand Design
Type: Postgraduate
Location: Milan, Italy
Course dates: February, September and November 2026
Application deadline: 90 days before the start of the course

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What will I learn during this course?

– Students will learn to create innovative, strategic communications across physical, digital and social media
– They will integrate visual design, storytelling, brand research and user insights to craft meaningful, engaging narratives
– The programme develops critical thinking, marketing skills and interdisciplinary approaches, enabling students to deliver cutting-edge brand solutions

What are the requirements?

– Applicants should hold a first-level academic degree (Bachelor's Degree or Academic Diploma) in a field related to the chosen study programme, along with an English language certificate (IELTS Academic or General, minimum 5.0)
– For the Dual Award, applicants must hold a Bachelor's degree not lower than a 2:2 (British undergraduate classification) in a relevant field
– Those with a lower classification may still apply if they have at least one year of relevant work experience. An English language certificate is also required (IELTS overall 5.5, with a minimum of 5.5 in each component)

What facilities and resources are available?

– Design lab
– Media library
– Fashion design lab
– Media library
– Language support
– Career services
– Housing support

What career prospects can I expect upon graduating?

Graduates can pursue careers across branding, visual design and communication, equipped with the interdisciplinary skills needed for the international market.

They may work as graphic or visual designers, brand strategists, digital communication designers, UX/UI designers, visual brand designers, art directors or communication strategists, or choose to start their own business in the field.

Who teaches this course?

– Elisa Chiodo, course leader

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