2025 is off to a strong start for NAD – Nuova Accademia del Design that is ready to face the new year by consolidating and amplifying its educative offer with new classes and a rich program of masterclasses. Over 148 scholarships will be provided for students all over Italy. Students memberships are increasing thanks to the reconfirmation of the historical interior design and fashion design lectures and a significant interest in more innovative classes that are about current works.
2024-2025 NAD's school year has indeed attracted a lot of students with a huge number of inscription and an increased prevision of students presence to the next open days that will be held in February including participation in the upcoming UNITOUR in February 4 in Parma, February 5 in Florence, February 6 in Rome, February 10 in Turin and February 12 in Milan, to which is added the Open Day Showcase on February 8 in Verona.
In addition to numerous planned events, during autumn NAD will also be one of the main protagonists of several Saloni dello Studente with an important change: this year NAD’s presence will also extend in Sicily!
NAD’s program also includes the participation to prestigious orientation events such as Job&Orienta which tends to offer even more opportunities to whom wishes to build his future in the creation and design world.
346 students are registered for the post diploma classes that are offering a tailored training in contact with teachers and companies for a concrete and functional education that is directly leading students in the professional world.
Among the main paths chosen by students, the academy's historical and prominent courses such as the three-year Interior Design and Fashion Design classes are reconfirmed. The first year of Interior Design alone registered a number of 44 students in Verona to which were added about ten students in the Milan location. The fashion course, which had 19 students in the 2023-2024 school year, marks an increase for 2024-2025, with 28 students enrolled. Increasing interest in new current courses is what makes NAD innovative in training students. These include courses in Feng Shui, corsetry, ect.
Why choose NAD’s academy? NAD distinguishes itself on the Italian territory for its solid and hybrid formula. Courses can be followed with three ways: in presence, on live or delayed streaming and on demand with accessible classes every time on their platform.
2024-2025 NAD's school year has indeed attracted a lot of students with a huge number of inscription and an increased prevision of students presence to the next open days that will be held in February including participation in the upcoming UNITOUR in February 4 in Parma, February 5 in Florence, February 6 in Rome, February 10 in Turin and February 12 in Milan, to which is added the Open Day Showcase on February 8 in Verona.
In addition to numerous planned events, during autumn NAD will also be one of the main protagonists of several Saloni dello Studente with an important change: this year NAD’s presence will also extend in Sicily!
NAD’s program also includes the participation to prestigious orientation events such as Job&Orienta which tends to offer even more opportunities to whom wishes to build his future in the creation and design world.
346 students are registered for the post diploma classes that are offering a tailored training in contact with teachers and companies for a concrete and functional education that is directly leading students in the professional world.
Among the main paths chosen by students, the academy's historical and prominent courses such as the three-year Interior Design and Fashion Design classes are reconfirmed. The first year of Interior Design alone registered a number of 44 students in Verona to which were added about ten students in the Milan location. The fashion course, which had 19 students in the 2023-2024 school year, marks an increase for 2024-2025, with 28 students enrolled. Increasing interest in new current courses is what makes NAD innovative in training students. These include courses in Feng Shui, corsetry, ect.
Why choose NAD’s academy? NAD distinguishes itself on the Italian territory for its solid and hybrid formula. Courses can be followed with three ways: in presence, on live or delayed streaming and on demand with accessible classes every time on their platform.
2024-2025 new classes introduction
The 2024-2025 year saw the start of two new postgraduate courses from October: the CGI Animation Design course and the Product Design course. The first one is a unique educational experience in 3D graphics and animation, which allows to develop advanced skills in virtual reality, CGI and special effects by creating animated characters and entities. The Product Design course, on the other hand, is a revolutionary educational path intended to shape future professionals in the design world, who find the balance between creative design, functionality and product volumes, all the way through to its realization.
Among the new features starting in spring 2025, Short Courses, that will be possible to follow on live streaming. The new class of Feng Shui and Home Wellness will succeed for 48 hours and is an intensive course designed to provide a solid approach to the discipline of Feng Shui by offering an in-depth understanding of the basic principles and their impact on living well-being and influence on daily life, through a theoretical and practical approach.
The 60 hours Corsetry course amplifies the educational offer in the fashion world. This class focuses on design and creations of corsets, iconic and timeless pieces which combine elegance and craftmanship, allowing students to learn modelling techniques, sewing and finishing of corsets, with a focus on fit and comfort.
48 hours also for the Book, E-Book and Self-Publishing course for an overview of the layout of printed and digital books, starting with the basics of typographic design, the choice of fonts and colors, and the visual organization of pages and images.
One of the new courses is also Toy Design (48 hours) which focuses on designs for childhood and and toys, an issue that is addressed by analyzing the sociological implications before addressing the design aspect and the process that the designer has to go through in order to arrive at the realization of a playful product.
The Professional Course of Jewelry Design will start in March for 140 hours and can be followed on live streaming. Jewelry Design is aimed at those who wish to explore the art of jewelry making, combining aesthetics, functionality and stylistic research, learning traditional and innovative techniques of jewelry design and making, combined with the use of 3D modeling software.
The 2024-2025 year saw the start of two new postgraduate courses from October: the CGI Animation Design course and the Product Design course. The first one is a unique educational experience in 3D graphics and animation, which allows to develop advanced skills in virtual reality, CGI and special effects by creating animated characters and entities. The Product Design course, on the other hand, is a revolutionary educational path intended to shape future professionals in the design world, who find the balance between creative design, functionality and product volumes, all the way through to its realization.
Among the new features starting in spring 2025, Short Courses, that will be possible to follow on live streaming. The new class of Feng Shui and Home Wellness will succeed for 48 hours and is an intensive course designed to provide a solid approach to the discipline of Feng Shui by offering an in-depth understanding of the basic principles and their impact on living well-being and influence on daily life, through a theoretical and practical approach.
The 60 hours Corsetry course amplifies the educational offer in the fashion world. This class focuses on design and creations of corsets, iconic and timeless pieces which combine elegance and craftmanship, allowing students to learn modelling techniques, sewing and finishing of corsets, with a focus on fit and comfort.
48 hours also for the Book, E-Book and Self-Publishing course for an overview of the layout of printed and digital books, starting with the basics of typographic design, the choice of fonts and colors, and the visual organization of pages and images.
One of the new courses is also Toy Design (48 hours) which focuses on designs for childhood and and toys, an issue that is addressed by analyzing the sociological implications before addressing the design aspect and the process that the designer has to go through in order to arrive at the realization of a playful product.
The Professional Course of Jewelry Design will start in March for 140 hours and can be followed on live streaming. Jewelry Design is aimed at those who wish to explore the art of jewelry making, combining aesthetics, functionality and stylistic research, learning traditional and innovative techniques of jewelry design and making, combined with the use of 3D modeling software.
The Masterclasses in the 2025 program
NAD’s educative activity is diverse and inclusive, promoting masterclasses with specific focuses. On the program, divided in three appointments, a Macramé Masterclass with the designer Claudia Marocchi which allows participants to get to know this antic art from the basis theory to the creation of modern accessories such as bags and belts.
This will be joined by a Nautical Design Masterclass by the architect Carlo Filippi in early March, a masterclass dedicated to Game Design in May and one with a focus on Critical Design Thinking scheduled for mid-March at the Cappiello Academy in Florence, as well as many others.
Scholarships
During the first three months of the year (until March), NAD will provide 148 scholarships for all courses with a 30% facilitation on courses tuition in order to help aspiring designers who wish to work in fashion, interior design, graphic design and product design to participate to educative courses.
NAD’s educative activity is diverse and inclusive, promoting masterclasses with specific focuses. On the program, divided in three appointments, a Macramé Masterclass with the designer Claudia Marocchi which allows participants to get to know this antic art from the basis theory to the creation of modern accessories such as bags and belts.
This will be joined by a Nautical Design Masterclass by the architect Carlo Filippi in early March, a masterclass dedicated to Game Design in May and one with a focus on Critical Design Thinking scheduled for mid-March at the Cappiello Academy in Florence, as well as many others.
Scholarships
During the first three months of the year (until March), NAD will provide 148 scholarships for all courses with a 30% facilitation on courses tuition in order to help aspiring designers who wish to work in fashion, interior design, graphic design and product design to participate to educative courses.
Summer training program
Another interesting initiative concerns the summer training offer at l’Accademia Cappiello of Florence which will hold several English classes. To allow the major number of participants to follow this course, it will last ten days and will be repeated for two sessions: from July 21 to August the 1st and from August 4 to August 15. NAD offers a great flexibility by encouraging the participation to everyone who wishes to update and elaborate his skills during the stimulating and education summer period.
The “Alternative Approach to Architecture and Art in Florence” course, held by Stefano Mingaia offer an innovative exploration of Florence and its surroundings by focusing on less known places and museum with a significant historical and artistic value. With its passion for arts and architecture and its devotions to the students, this two-week program combines tour guides and class activities to encourage documentation through drawings, photographs and texts. The objective is to develop a critical way of thinking, the architectural research and a personal understanding of different styles and their contemporary relevance.
The “Fashion Communication: Tradition and Innovation in Florence” course, held by Agnese Pasquinelli explores the relation between Florentine cultural heritage and modern technologies in fashion communication. Students will participate to theorical lessons, practical workshops and will meet expert from this field, delving into branding, visual storytelling and digital strategies. The program combines tradition and innovation, preparing participants to create effective communication projects and use advanced digital tools such as the Metaverse.
The “Traditional Arts and Craftmanship, the Soul of Florence”, taught by Ursula Bustamante offers an immersive experience in art and in traditional Florentine crafts, such as goldsmithing, leatherwork, ceramics and fresco painting. Through guided tours, hands-on workshops and interactive sessions, students will explore traditional techniques, participating in the creation of artifacts and documenting their experiences through sketches, photographs and written analysis. The course aims to develop a critical and practical understanding of Florence's artistic heritage and its role in the contemporary marketplace.
The “Green and Culture: Gardens of Florence Summer School” is a course, taught by Giulia Pecchini, explores the history and artistic heritage of Florentine gardens through lectures, hands-on workshops and visits to iconic sites such as the Boboli Gardens and Villa Medici in Castello. Students will learn techniques in botanical drawing, plant identification and conservation of historic gardens, developing a critical understanding of the link between landscape architecture and cultural context. The program combines academic rigor and practical experience, offering unique insights into the Renaissance traditions of Italian gardens.
The "Florence City Type: From Antiquity to Street Art" course, administrated by Giuseppe Senatore and explores the writing and typography evolution as cultural and artistic expressions. Through workshops, tour guided and meeting with professionals, participants will analyze typographic design and will realize an original poster inspired by this course experience. Suitable for all writing and design enthusiasts, the program combines theory and practice to develop a critical view of typography.
Another interesting initiative concerns the summer training offer at l’Accademia Cappiello of Florence which will hold several English classes. To allow the major number of participants to follow this course, it will last ten days and will be repeated for two sessions: from July 21 to August the 1st and from August 4 to August 15. NAD offers a great flexibility by encouraging the participation to everyone who wishes to update and elaborate his skills during the stimulating and education summer period.
The “Alternative Approach to Architecture and Art in Florence” course, held by Stefano Mingaia offer an innovative exploration of Florence and its surroundings by focusing on less known places and museum with a significant historical and artistic value. With its passion for arts and architecture and its devotions to the students, this two-week program combines tour guides and class activities to encourage documentation through drawings, photographs and texts. The objective is to develop a critical way of thinking, the architectural research and a personal understanding of different styles and their contemporary relevance.
The “Fashion Communication: Tradition and Innovation in Florence” course, held by Agnese Pasquinelli explores the relation between Florentine cultural heritage and modern technologies in fashion communication. Students will participate to theorical lessons, practical workshops and will meet expert from this field, delving into branding, visual storytelling and digital strategies. The program combines tradition and innovation, preparing participants to create effective communication projects and use advanced digital tools such as the Metaverse.
The “Traditional Arts and Craftmanship, the Soul of Florence”, taught by Ursula Bustamante offers an immersive experience in art and in traditional Florentine crafts, such as goldsmithing, leatherwork, ceramics and fresco painting. Through guided tours, hands-on workshops and interactive sessions, students will explore traditional techniques, participating in the creation of artifacts and documenting their experiences through sketches, photographs and written analysis. The course aims to develop a critical and practical understanding of Florence's artistic heritage and its role in the contemporary marketplace.
The “Green and Culture: Gardens of Florence Summer School” is a course, taught by Giulia Pecchini, explores the history and artistic heritage of Florentine gardens through lectures, hands-on workshops and visits to iconic sites such as the Boboli Gardens and Villa Medici in Castello. Students will learn techniques in botanical drawing, plant identification and conservation of historic gardens, developing a critical understanding of the link between landscape architecture and cultural context. The program combines academic rigor and practical experience, offering unique insights into the Renaissance traditions of Italian gardens.
The "Florence City Type: From Antiquity to Street Art" course, administrated by Giuseppe Senatore and explores the writing and typography evolution as cultural and artistic expressions. Through workshops, tour guided and meeting with professionals, participants will analyze typographic design and will realize an original poster inspired by this course experience. Suitable for all writing and design enthusiasts, the program combines theory and practice to develop a critical view of typography.
Changes are not over…
Among other latest news, NAD plans to open a new headquarter in Milan in 2025 with a modern and innovative environment designed to answer to advanced educational requirements. This new structure will have the best technologies and facilities creating the ideal space to offer maximum support for students and facilitate teaching in an effective and cutting-edge way.
“2025 will be a year of constant evolution for NAD, committed to strengthen and promote an increasingly interactive, innovative and practice-oriented teaching approach. The goal is to create a learning environment that stimulates students' curiosity and engagement while also meeting their professional and personal needs, making teaching more engaging and accessible to all”, states Nicolas Pighi, CEO and Founder of NAD.
Among other latest news, NAD plans to open a new headquarter in Milan in 2025 with a modern and innovative environment designed to answer to advanced educational requirements. This new structure will have the best technologies and facilities creating the ideal space to offer maximum support for students and facilitate teaching in an effective and cutting-edge way.
“2025 will be a year of constant evolution for NAD, committed to strengthen and promote an increasingly interactive, innovative and practice-oriented teaching approach. The goal is to create a learning environment that stimulates students' curiosity and engagement while also meeting their professional and personal needs, making teaching more engaging and accessible to all”, states Nicolas Pighi, CEO and Founder of NAD.
