Raffles Milan - International design institute
Master in Product and Interior Design
Milan, Italy
Master degree
DURATION
1 year
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
Nov 2026
TUITION FEES
EUR 27,000 *
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* enrollment €2,500 + tuition €24,500 (EU) | enrollment €4,000 + tuition €23,000 (non-EU)
Key Summary
About: The Master in Product and Interior Design focuses on blending innovative design with practical applications.
This program covers essential design principles, materials, and technologies, aiming to equip students with the skills needed to create functional and aesthetically appealing spaces and products.
The course typically spans two years and emphasizes hands-on projects, fostering a creative environment for students.
Career Outcomes: Graduates can pursue various career paths in the design industry, including roles as product designers, interior designers, design consultants, or design project managers.
They may work in architecture firms, design agencies, or as freelancers, contributing to residential, commercial, or product design projects.
The Master in Product and Interior Design Innovation at Raffles Milan offers a multidisciplinary approach that bridges creativity, functionality, and industrial innovation.
Through lessons, workshops, and collaborative projects with professional designers and method experts, students explore product design, interior and furniture design, industrial design, and art for industry.
The program combines creative experimentation with a market-oriented vision, connecting aesthetic exploration to industrial production processes. Students gain hands-on experience through courses and workshops focusing on materials research, spatial development for public and private environments, industrial process management, and digital tools such as 3D printing and parametric modeling.
By the end of the master’s program, graduates will possess the knowledge and skills needed to enter the professional design world — ready to work in design studios, agencies, and manufacturing companies at an international level.
Course Leader: Valeria Marchetti
Valeria Marchetti is an interior and product designer with over 15 years of international experience, specializing in retail and commercial environments. She has worked extensively across Asia, particularly in Hong Kong, Singapore, and China, leading complex retail and mixed-use projects from concept to construction. Her expertise focuses on customer experience, spatial flow, and brand storytelling, translating commercial strategies into engaging physical spaces, from luxury boutiques to large shopping malls.
Professional Opportunities
Raffles Milan’s Master in Product and Interior Design prepares students with a comprehensive toolbox of design, technical, and strategic skills that can be applied across multiple sectors.
Graduates are well-positioned to build careers as:
Product Designers, Furniture Designers, Interior Designers, Concept Designers, Project Managers, Design Consultants, and Entrepreneurs in the creative and manufacturing industries.
Diploma:
At the end of the course, Raffles Milano issues a Raffles Diploma to students who have successfully completed the programme.
As the Master’s programme is accredited by Guglielmo Marconi University of Rome, students holding a recognised Bachelor’s Degree / DAPL — or an equivalent qualification — may also be eligible to obtain an official Level I University Master’s Diploma, accredited by Guglielmo Marconi University of Rome, subject to the fulfilment of the relevant academic requirements and payment of the required supplementary charges.
This master’s program is intended for candidates with degrees in architecture, design, or related creative disciplines, as well as professionals with experience in the design industry.
The course equips students with conceptual, strategic, and operational tools to design objects, interiors, and functional environments that respond to human needs and sustainability principles.
Students also explore furniture, lighting, sound design, and eco-conscious materials, developing a holistic understanding of how design shapes modern living spaces.
The Master in Product and Interior Design provides participants with a solid methodological foundation and the ability to design across a broad range of industrial and creative sectors.
Graduates emerge with the confidence to conceptualize, prototype, and deliver products and environments that balance innovation, usability, and sustainability, becoming valuable assets to both established companies and start-up ventures.
The program encourages students to experiment with different design approaches, adapting to the needs of various clients, brands, and contexts.
It emphasizes research-based design, encouraging unconventional thinking and innovative solutions while maintaining a strong focus on execution, functionality, and production feasibility.
Students learn how to integrate creative design with business strategy, gaining experience in developing concepts that are both visionary and market-ready.
They also engage in field experiences — visiting design studios, manufacturing companies, and major trade fairs like the Salone del Mobile, immersing themselves in the heart of Milan’s design ecosystem.
Topics Covered
The curriculum includes a variety of interdisciplinary subjects such as:
·Materials and Production Processes
·Design and Development of Public and Private Spaces
·Product Innovation and Distribution Models
·Human-Centered and Environmental Sustainability
·Project Management from Concept to Market
·Material Recycling and Product Life-Cycle Economics
·Expanding the Boundaries of Product Design
·3D Printing and Emerging Manufacturing Technologies
·Lighting, Sound Design, Furniture, and Interior Landscaping
Apply for the 2026 “Show Your Talent” International Scholarships
Three-year and Master courses in Design
Raffles Milano opens the 2026 edition of the “Show Your Talent” international scholarships, created to support talented students pursuing three-year and master courses in Fashion Design, Visual Design, Product Design, Interior Design, and other creative disciplines.
As every year, the campaign will be supported by partner brands from the fashion, design, and creative industries.
Scholarships Available by Program:
- 6 scholarships: Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design and Specialization in Fashion Communication & Marketing – By Le Silla
- 3 scholarships: Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design, Specialization in Jewellery and Accessory Design – By Senco
- 6 scholarships: Bachelor’s degree in Product Design, Three-year course in Interior Design – brand to be announced
- 3 scholarships: Bachelor’s degree in Visual Design – Follow Your Passion
- 3 scholarships: Specialization in Communication Design – Ginnico
- 4 scholarships: Master in Fashion Design and Sustainability – brand to be announced
- 4 scholarships: Master in Fashion Photography – OVS
- 4 scholarships: Master in Branding for Luxury and Design – Landor
- 4 scholarships: Master in Product and Interior Design – brand to be announced
- 4 scholarships: Master in Visual Design and Communication – Lime
A Scholarship for the Designers of Tomorrow
The “Show Your Talent” initiative rewards candidates who demonstrate exceptional creativity, originality, and a strong passion for design. Winning candidates will receive scholarships covering 50% or 30% of tuition fees and join the Raffles Milano community as future creative leaders.
Discover last year’s edition here: