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The course in brief

Presentation

The Bachelor's Degree in Nautical Product Design trains the figure of the industrial designer in the nautical field, capable of working in companies, shipyards and technical studios independently or as part of a team, performing basic and executive design tasks or implementing the image of the shipyard. It also allows direct access to master's university courses in the area of design.

Learning by doing

Design has always been the professional activity that combines technical scientific knowledge with practical skills. 

The designer ranks among the creative world, among artisans and makers, through project preparation that takes the form of building models, prototypes and mock-ups. 

There will be teachings in the area of scientific-mathematical subjects, in the area of graphics and representation, in naval engineering, and in the history of design and architecture. The peculiarities of the nautical industry mean that the figure of the designer has basic knowledge of naval architecture, maritime art, navigation and safety at sea in addition to those specific to the category.

By participating in seminars, workshops and in-company internships you will experience teamwork and the complex relationship between product design and industrialization.

Professional outlets

The main employment outlets are occupations in the areas of the nautical industrial product. These can be carried out in public and private entities (Classification Registries), professional firms, design companies, shipyards, craft workshops (furniture, components, installations).

What you will learn

Come sono fatte le cose

I materiali e le tecniche di costruzione, di assemblaggio e di accoppiamento

La storia delle barche e… non solo e dei loro Maestri

Attraverso esperienze di lettura dei progetti e analisi critiche delle opere universalmente riconosciute come icone del Design e del Design Nautico

Gli strumenti dei designer

Software per la modellazione, il rendering, la stampa 3D, la grafica, ma anche le matite colorate e i Pantone, la pialla e il trapano

Le Teorie del progetto

Spirale progettuale, Design Thinking, User Centred Design e altri ancora

I fondamenti dell'ergonomia

La base scientifica per l'usabilità delle barche, degli arredi e delle cose in genere

Come si imposta un progetto

Si parte dal concept, seguono i bozzetti, poi il progetto preliminare e quello esecutivo

Con chi lavorerete

Lavorerete con altri designer, ingegneri, impiantisti, artigiani e a contatto con armatori e deeler del campo nautico

I designer

Lavorano per il prodotto sostenibile, sul ciclo vita e sul riuso del prodotto e del prodotto nautico

Did you know that.

Potrai partecipare a eventi e manifestazioni da protagonista

Incontrerai ospiti accademici, designer famosi e capitani d'industria

Il lavoro di gruppo è favorito e incoraggiato

Ti eserciterai su progetti di partner industriali che collaborano con l'Università

Farai esperienza professionale diretta con stage e tirocini

Contents

The Craft of the Designer

It is work prepared by a background that mixes technical, humanistic, and artistic skills.

We are a group of innovators who are transforming the world. We are a group of innovators who are transforming the world, bringing new ideas and new approaches.
You may not know that our craft includes:

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  • interaction designer
  • car designer
  • fashion designer
  • art director
  • game designer
  • social innovation designer
  • exhibit designer
  • light designer
  • interior designer
  • yacht designer

With our bachelor's degree program, you will have the foundation to complete master's studies and enter these professions.

Course structure

There are 180 CFUs over 3 years, broken down the monographic courses and thematic and design workshops.

In the educational project they find space:

  • basic science subjects
  • matters characterizing nautical design
  • historical-humanities subjects

Coordinator

Welcome to the Bachelor of Science in Nautical Product Design! You can become a key player in Italian Nautical Design. Students, faculty, tutors and all staff are strongly committed to orienting the 'design culture' towards Italian Style, sustainability, reuse and respect for the maritime environment.

Mario Ivan Zignego

Where we are

 

Administrative HeadquartersPolytechnic School
Department of Architecture and Design
Stradone di Sant'Agostino 37
16123 - Genoa

 

Didactic Campus La Spezia
Viale Nicolò Fieschi 16/18
19123 La Spezia
+39 0187 751265
campus-laspezia.unige.it