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IED Master's Graduates Use Design to Address Loss of Common Goods

Istituto Europeo di Design (IED) Master of Arts programs are positioning design as a tool to mediate between communities and common goods, encompassing both natural and immaterial resources. The 'Design X Commons' theme elevates graduate thesis projects beyond aesthetics to address societal and environmental issues.

The IED Master of Arts programs foster critical thinking on global issues, viewing the management of common goods (natural resources, cultural knowledge, public spaces) as a fundamental design practice. Graduates develop regenerative models through research and participatory methods, challenging industrial habits.

Graduate projects tackle specific vulnerabilities with globally adaptable frameworks. Michele Martelloni's 'Systemic Reef' uses industrial waste to create coastal erosion defenses. Ana Sofia Camacho's 'En la Olla' explores cultural identity and resistance through Latin American expressions.

Olga Matsiuk's 'Where did water go?' addresses urban water accessibility in Milan by promoting public bathing as a common practice and advocating for open swimming facilities. Elena Bicocchi's 'Strada domestica' revitalizes a Roman neighborhood by reclaiming a street for community use.

Ruby Berryman's 'Invisible Hands' investigates human rights in Tuscany's fashion supply chain, creating a platform for immigrant worker support. Anna Leccese's 'Punto di Ritorno' explores youth migration between southern and northern Italy, aiding informed transitions.

Virginia Urro's 'COHO MUNITY' proposes converting a disused industrial site in Turin into a cohousing ecosystem, prioritizing shared spaces and reducing environmental impact through retrofitting.

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