Master in Sensorial Surface Design: Color, Material and Finish Design for Interiors and Furniture

The master is dedicated to the design of surfaces and their perceptual, sensory and emotional qualities, with particular reference to CMF design, that is, the design of colour, materials and finishes, for interiors and furniture. The programme integrates theoretical, technical and practical dimensions and includes the analysis of the sensory and emotional aspects of surfaces, the study and interpretation of trends, applications in interior and furniture design, and research and experimentation activities on materials. The aim is to develop the ability to give form and character to products through informed choices of colour, material and finish. Surfaces are the part of a product with which people come into most direct contact, and the choice of colour, material and finish influences the perception of quality, comfort, brand identity and sustainability; the master teaches how to design these characteristics with a method that combines aesthetic sensitivity, technical knowledge and market analysis.

The master lasts 15 months, is held in person in Milan and is delivered entirely in English; a good command of the language is therefore required. The page mentions research, experimentation and trend analysis activities, without detailing the teaching methods, the credits, the start date, the number of places or the structure of the curriculum. Admission applications are open until the available places run out, so with a rolling admission logic. Holders of a bachelor's degree, a master's degree or a first- or second-level academic diploma may apply, with an equivalence assessment for foreign qualifications. The cost is not made public. Research and experimentation on materials are central, and make it possible to explore new solutions, including innovative and sustainable materials, to assess their performance and to understand their application possibilities in interiors and furniture, while trend analysis helps interpret changes in tastes and needs and anticipate trends.

The aim is to train professionals with specialist skills in designing the perceptual, sensory and emotional qualities of surfaces, with preparation in CMF, trend interpretation and participation in innovation groups. Related professions include the interior architect, the product designer, the colour and materials expert, the interior stylist, the textile designer and the sustainable furniture designer. The page does not report job placement statistics or guarantees of internships. The master is aimed at those who wish to specialise in the research and design of surfaces for furniture, design and surface-finishing companies. The use of English and admission open until places run out encourage an international and varied class, in which designers, architects and other graduates can exchange ideas and collaborate; the 15-month duration gives time to develop complete projects and to build a portfolio suited to presenting to design studios and companies.