• Knowledge and understanding. Knowledge related to the development of a product and interior project, history of design, materials, manufacturing and processing technologies in order to provide the ability to understand an industrial product • Ability to apply knowledge and understanding By the end of the course, the student will be able to apply the acquired knowledge to analyze and understand an industrial product, to select it and insert it into an interior project. • Independent assessments At the end of the course the student will be able to analyze historical and contemporary products in order to evaluate their ability to respond to social, cultural, functional and marked needs. • Communication skills By the end of the course, students will be able to articulate their own opinions with text, drawings and multimedia tools • Learning skills By the end of the course, students will have developed critical thinking skills which are essential to select and design a product or an interior design.

The module supports the design development of the interior laboratory with particular attention to: 1. Characteristics and manufacturing technologies of materials • wood and derivatives, metals, polymers, glass, finishes, coverings • manufacturing techniques and industrial processes • systems and components for interior design 2. Customization of industrial components • selection of industrial products and custom-made furnishings • technological integration in interior spaces (doors and windows, lighting, shading systems, etc.) 3. Design methodology • preparation and discussion of the brief • research of design references and definition of guidelines • identification of materials, components, and construction techniques • development of the project at different scales up to construction detail • communication of the project (drawings, dossier, mood boards, technical sheets)

• Barbara Del Curto e Caludia Marano (a cura di), Materiali per il design, Milano, Casa Editrice Ambrosiana, 2008 • Mike Ashby e Kara Johnson, Materiali e Design, Milano, Casa Editrice Ambrosiana, 2005 • Domitilla Dardi e Vanni Pasca, Manuale di storia del design, Milano, Silvana Editoriale, 2019 • Gabriella D'Amato, Storia del design, Milano, Bruno Mondadori, 2005 • Fulvio Irace, Storie d’interni, Roma, Carocci editore, 2015 • Bruno Munari, Da cosa nasce cosa, Roma-Bari, Laterza, 1981

The module supports the design development of the interior laboratory with a specific focus on materials, technologies, and methods that define their constructive and functional qualities. The first part of the course is dedicated to the study of the characteristics and production technologies of the main materials used in interior design, with particular attention to wood and its derivatives, metals, polymers, glass, finishes, and coverings. Manufacturing techniques, industrial processes, and innovations related to sustainability are addressed in order to understand the relationships between matter, technology, and design. At the same time, systems and components for interior spaces are considered, analyzing their performance as well as their expressive potential. The second part of the course focuses on the customization of industrial components: from the selection of products available on the market to the integration of custom-made furnishings, with particular attention to advanced technological solutions. Special emphasis is given to the integration of technological elements within interior spaces—such as windows and doors, lighting, shading, and climate systems—and to their role in shaping the overall quality of the environment. Finally, a significant part of the course is devoted to the design methodology. Students are guided in the preparation and discussion of the design brief, in the research of references and definition of guidelines, and in the identification of the most appropriate materials, components, and construction techniques. The design process is progressively developed across different scales, down to the construction detail. Project communication is an integral part of the work and includes the production of drawings, dossiers, mood boards, and technical sheets, which are essential tools to explain and clearly present the design choices made.

The course includes different teaching methods: lessons given by the teacher or guests, discussions with students about topics covered. The materials will be available on the Moodle University platform

The final exam requires the submission and discussion of the assignments developed during the course. The required materials – site visit, project drawings, dossier, checklist, product list, mood board, and analysis – will be described in detail on the course Moodle platform, where students will also find operational guidelines for preparation and upload. The oral examination will serve as a moment of synthesis and discussion: students must demonstrate mastery of theoretical knowledge on materials, production techniques, and the topics covered in class, as well as the ability to critically justify and argue their design choices. The final assessment will take into account not only the completeness, accuracy, and clarity of the submitted materials, but also the methodological coherence of the design process, the clarity of presentation, and the continuity and commitment shown throughout the revision process.

This course explores topics closely related to one or more goals of the United Nations 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development (SDGs)