Bachelor
Design in Sustainable Innovation
The Bachelor’s program “Design in Sustainable Innovation” at BESIGN School trains creative professionals who are equipped to tackle contemporary and future challenges.
In this program, you will learn a global sustainable design methodology spanning across multiple disciplines: product design, space design, systems & interactions, mobility, apparel & fashion, and even graphic design… The program emphasizes new ecosystems to build a society with social values and a more responsible consumption. The Bachelor prepares students to become “Assistant Designers in Sustainable Innovation” or to continue with a Master’s in “Sustainable Design Innovation”.
Objective : Learn all design techniques and methodologies while developing knowledge in sustainable innovation.
Career development :
- Assistant Designer en Innovation Durable
- Trend Analyst
- Eco-Design Consultant
- Assistant Fashion Designer
- Textile Graphic Designer
Sustainable Fashion Apparel Elective
The Sustainable Fashion and Apparel Design course explores the transformation of the fashion industry, examining its structure, key players, trends, fabric usage, zero-waste design, and upcycling.
This course emphasizes hands-on learning through case studies and practical activities.
For the first session, please bring two used garments, scissors, gouache paint, fabrics, trims, and accessories for creative exercises, culminating in a final presentation in the form of a fashion show.
Academic staff
"I had the opportunity to explore new machines and techniques, with a wide selection of fabrics available to experiment and push the boundaries of creation. The school is a true lab of research and innovation for designers who love working with soft materials and textiles!"
Année
Année
The first year begins with an immersion into the world of global design: culture, design tools and skills, as well as an understanding of design methodologies, including sketching, graphic composition, computer-aided design (Adobe Suite 2D, Rhino & Keyshot 3D), model-making, and prototyping. Students are also introduced to sustainability principles and the history and culture of design.
Within dedicated design studios led by professional designer instructors and professors, creativity and projects take shape nourished by newly acquired tools and design processes.
In the second year, design projects become more complex, deepening all associated skills. Students then select a design discipline as an elective/minor. The Sustainable Product Design elective (or minor) will deepen their sustainability knowledge, focusing on physical objects and product design. This course aims to develop skills in product design, while helping students to build a unique pathway, enhancing their signature style and design voice.
While exploring discipline in depth, students question technical manufacturability, production processes, sustainable materials and the overall life cycle of products, considering current and future climate issues.
This final year marks a transition with two major individual projects within our design studios—one per semester—supported by an introduction to design user research and social impact. At this stage, students develop a comprehensive and personal sustainable design project, from research and ideation to development, prototyping, and final model creation, culminating in a final presentation before an internal jury.
An international exchange experience with one of our partner institutions is also available (optional) during the third year of study.
Projets de Besigners
by Lilou Mouilleron
Design of a growing garment that adapts to a child’s development
byLiubov Malkova
Valorisation de chutes de tissus à travers des ateliers de création de bijoux pour enfants.
byJustine Maquard
Design of a portable bag for waste management during hiking