Program Overview
The Master's in Interior Design in Valencia combines creativity and technical aspects of design, architecture, and art. It equips students with the skills to conceive and execute interior design projects that enhance the aesthetic and functional quality of various spaces. The program covers diverse aspects of interior design, including space design, lighting, ergonomics, materials, and project management. Graduates will be prepared for a range of career paths, including interior design for residential and commercial spaces, retail and franchises, public spaces, and more.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
The Máster en Diseño de Interiores in Valencia is a university-level program that combines creative and technical aspects of design, architecture, and art. The primary objective is to equip students with the ability to conceive and execute interior design projects that enhance the aesthetic and functional quality of various spaces. They will foster their creativity while gaining knowledge about materials, construction techniques, lighting, and more. The program develops communication, project management, and concept visualization skills, essential for a successful career in interior design. Upon completion, graduates will be highly competent professionals capable of successfully tackling a wide range of design projects, including commercial spaces, residential spaces, offices, healthcare facilities, sustainable spaces, and more.
Outline:
The program is structured into 10 modules, each focusing on a specific aspect of interior design:
Module 1: Diseño del espacio interior (6 ECTS)
- Acquire specific knowledge about color usage.
- Analyze the evolution of interior design from antiquity to the present.
- Design an interior space considering the client's aesthetic and functional requirements.
- Adapt colors in a space based on the client's aesthetic and functional needs.
- Develop strategies for space organization.
- Create a catalog of current operators for project development.
Module 2: Antropometría y ergonomía (6 ECTS)
- Conduct evidence-based research on the chosen topic.
- Interpret applicable regulations for interior spaces.
- Adapt spaces to accessibility regulations.
- Investigate various ergonomic and comfort methods.
- Analyze project scale and spatial organization.
Module 3: Medios industriales en diseño interior (6 ECTS)
- Generate and build a network of industrial contacts and suppliers within the field of study.
- Acquire specific knowledge about project operators.
- Investigate various manufacturers and their brands regarding the sustainability of their materials and products.
- Interpret production processes for proper and improved application in construction.
- Generate solutions for integrating pre-existing elements with new construction.
- Create a catalog of industrial suppliers, prioritizing selection based on the sustainability of their products and brands.
Module 4: Historia del diseño (6 ECTS)
- Analyze the evolution and trends in interior design from antiquity to the present.
- Generate a conceptual map that allows students to analyze interior design trends from antiquity to the present and contextualize any trend.
- Create an interaction between the designs studied and the present.
- Investigate the reasons behind the most significant changes in the field of interior design.
- Explore the existing links between architecture and interior design.
Module 5: Taller de maquetas (6 ECTS)
- Design an interior space considering the aesthetic and functional requirements of case studies analyzed in class.
- Investigate different types and techniques for creating working and conceptual models to facilitate interior design communication.
- Analyze materials and solutions in general prototyping.
- Develop prototypes based on case studies analyzed in class.
- Make decisions by integrating the concepts studied.
Module 6: Diseño de iluminación (6 ECTS)
- Generate and build a network of industrial contacts and suppliers within the field of study.
- Examine and adjust the luminosity of an interior space, creating an aesthetic and functional atmosphere.
- Investigate projection systems.
- Interpret production processes for proper and improved application in construction.
- Generate solutions for integrating pre-existing lighting elements with new construction.
- Create a catalog of industrial suppliers in the lighting and home automation sector, considering the sustainability of their materials and products.
Module 7: Organización y gestión económica y de comunicación (6 ECTS)
- Implement a marketing plan for a personal studio or company.
- Develop an HR plan.
- Create a financial and marketing plan.
- Systematize an employee organizational chart.
- Create a unique corporate identity, analyzing interior designs that reflect the brand of an organization or company.
- Analyze the current market situation.
Module 8: Estudio de acabados (6 ECTS)
- Investigate different finishing processes.
- Explore the manufacturing processes of furniture components, analyzing their sustainability.
- Analyze the technical, economic, and aesthetic characteristics of materials and finishes.
- Create a catalog of industrial suppliers, considering the sustainability of their materials and products.
- Generate a digital content library for insertion into real projects.
- Work with real and sustainable products for project development.
Module 9: Prácticas Externas (6 ECTS)
- Apply acquired knowledge in a real professional environment.
- Utilize developed skills.
- Work in a team in a real environment and on real interior design projects.
- Make decisions by integrating the concepts developed in the different modules.
- Obtain conclusions and a global assessment of the experience gained.
- Create a report on the professional experience in the field of interior architecture.
Module 10: Trabajo Fin de Máster (6 ECTS)
- Apply acquired knowledge.
- Develop a project proposal in the field of interior design.
- Conduct evidence-based research on the chosen topic.
- Generate an original and applicable final work in the field of interior design.
Teaching:
- The program utilizes a combination of theoretical and practical learning methods.
- Students will benefit from lectures, workshops, seminars, and project-based learning.
- Students will have access to the "Design Lab," a 78.5 m2 space equipped for graphic project development and training activities.
- The program also offers access to the Fab Lab Océano Naranja, equipped with cutting-edge technology, including laser cutters, a wood workshop, 3D printers, milling machines, and various tools for creative experimentation.
Careers:
Graduates of the Máster en Diseño de Interiores will be well-prepared for a variety of career paths in the interior design field, including:
- Interior Designer for residential and commercial spaces
- Interior Designer for retail and franchises
- Interior Designer for public spaces
- Set Designer
- Ephemeral Space Designer
- Fashion Brand Marketing and Branding
- Lighting Designer
- Stylist
- Home Staging Consultant
- Consultant
Other:
- The program is taught in Spanish.
- The program is offered in Valencia.
- The program has a duration of 9 months.
- The program is delivered in a presencial (in-person) format.
- The program is offered by the Universidad Europea de Valencia.
- The program is officially recognized with 60 ECTS credits.
- The program is delivered by the School of Architecture and Polytechnic.
