Design 4 Inclusion

Course

The Higher Education Course aims to explore the themes of inclusion in the aspects addressed to the social, entrepreneurial, economic and political dimension, as influential for the design of new products, environments and services and for the improvement of welfare.
In a logic “from the spoon to the city”, we want to explore the change in the regulatory framework, methodological, design, trying to trace the directions to come of a social sensitivity in strong growth and relevance, in terms of administrative and business culture.

It is about learning to relate to the fragile categories of society, assessing their needs and characteristics, trying to develop relational and participatory models that improve their social and psychological conditions, both by private individuals and public institutions.

Didactics

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Attendance

The mode of delivery will be blended, with a significant part in presence to allow all participants to enjoy the experience in its fullness and a part in Live Streaming. Depending on the evolution of the epidemiological situation, it is possible that this organization will be redefined, increasing or decreasing the activities in presence.

Didactic Modules

The Higher Education Course has a total duration of 180 hours divided into three separate and distinct modules, in which you can participate individually or in all 3. The weekly commitment is three days a week, part-time or full-time depending on the days.

There will be an alternation of lectures, workshops and meetings with experts in the field with the aim of providing a practical and immediately effective vision of the topics covered.

1st introductory module
Design 4 Inclusion / THE PRODUCT
Designing objects for all: the company becomes responsible
46 hours lecture + 10 hours workshop

A. THE PERSON IN THE foreground (18h)
A humanistic perspective on design: the rediscovery of an Italian tradition

B. UNDERSTANDING OLISTIC ERGONOMICS (14h)
Methods and tools for the project responding to the needs and desires of end users

C. THE SHARED PROJECT (14h)
Workshop of 3 half days, 10h on the theme of “Sensory design of an object for all”.

2nd introductory module
Design 4 Inclusion / INTERIORS AND ARCHITECTURES
Designing inclusive and sensory sustainable spaces: the city that welcomes diversity
44 hours lecture + 18 hours workshop

D. DESIGN FOR ALL AND EMERGING CRITERIA (20h)
Non-exhaustive norms and rules for developing projects for all, analog and digital

E. CHANGING CLIENTS (12H)
People-based and community-centered design: ethical and responsible governance

F. INTERIORS and ARCHITECTURE FOR ALL (12h)
Interior and architectural design is confronted with human diversity, with the usability and perception of spaces and systems, and with the flow of time.

Workshop of 3 days of 6 hours (18h) on the theme of “Analysis of the effectiveness of the Design for All project through a participatory process”.

3rd introductory module
Design 4 Inclusion / THE TERRITORIAL AND SERVICES SCALE
Designing welfare and social responsibility: territories and policies for the service of all
44 hours lecture + 18 hours workshop

G. KNOWLEDGE AND COMMUNICATION FOR ALL (20h)
Marketing and communication oriented to the for all, that are good for the market too

H. CITY BY ALL (16h)
The Latin way to the Smart City and the city as a shared and participated place: infrastructures, systems and services for fragile categories

I. WELFARE AND INCLUSION AT THE SCALE OF THE TERRITORY (8h)
The inclusive project as an engine at the social and territorial scale

Workshop of 3 days of 6 hours (18h)

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The Certification: at the end of the course an open badge will be issued by POLI.design.

Compulsory attendance: 80% of the course attendance is compulsory.

Employment Opportunities

The professional outlets are of different nature, aimed at defining specific skills related to the theme of inclusion and ethical business, providing these possible figures:

• Designer specialized in Design 4 Inclusion
• Public official with skills focused on social and inclusion
• Managers and executives with skills related to corporate social responsibility
• Manager at institutions and foundations operating in the third sector

Admission

Requirements

The course is intended for:

• Graduates in polytechnic disciplines
• Public officials with skills related to social, inclusion and public spaces
• Managers and executives with skills related to corporate social responsibility
• Brand & Marketing Managers, HR of large companies, groups, institutions and foundations
• Experts, Managers and executives from the third sector.

The course is limited in number and includes a selection process aimed at assessing the technical skills acquired during the studies, the individual attitudes and motivation of the candidates. The selection process is articulated through a screening and analysis of selection documents.

To apply it is necessary to fill out the application form online at the following link attaching:

• Curriculum Vitae
• Portfolio
• Motivational letter

Given the high number of applications, the date of sending the same will be taken into account for the convocation to the selections.

Deadlines

Registration is open until March 28, 2022, according to availability.

For organizational reasons, we recommend that you finalize your registration by that date.

Price

• Purchase of a single module 2.000 Euros + VAT
• Purchase of two modules 3.500 Euros + VAT
• Purchase of three modules 5.000 Euros + VAT.

These sums must be paid in a single payment upon signing the private agreement.
POLI.design reserves the right not to activate the Course if an adequate number of enrolled students is not reached, or if the necessary didactic, logistic and administrative support requirements are not met for any reason.

The Higher Education Course is financed by interprofessional funds for corporate training.

Multiple enrolments of participants from the same Company, Institution or Public Body/Administration in the same course.

The enrollment of at least 3 participants from the same Company, Institution or Public Body/Administration in the same Course guarantees a 10% discount, from the second enrollment fee (e.g. 3 enrolled, the first fee corresponds to the total fee, from the second 10% discount). The discount is not applicable to personal enrollment. The request for the discount must be formalized within 30 days before the start date of the course.

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