international experience by l'École de design - 2019
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— 2019 —
International Experience
by L’ÉCOLE DE DESIGN
INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE by L’ÉCOLE DE DESIGN 2019 — 3 —
MDes by L'ÉCOLE DE DESIGNBDes by L'ÉCOLE DE DESIGN
1st year2nd year1st year 2nd year3rd year
MDes SOCIAL DESIGN› care
MDes INFORMATION DESIGN› media design
MDes FOOD DESIGN & BRAND› new eating habits
MDes ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGN› SUSTAINABLE CITIES
EN
AFTER 3 YEARS OF UNDERGRADUATE STUDIES IN DESIGN
AFTER 3 YEARS OF UNDERGRADUATE STUDIES AT L'ÉCOLE DE DESIGN
AFTER 2 YEARS
OF UNDERGRADUATE STUDIES IN DESIGN
INTERNATIONAL CLASS
› BDes BRAND DESIGN
› BDes DIGITAL MEDIA DESIGN
› BDes INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS
› BDes RETAIL & INTERIOR DESIGN
EN
FR
MDes DESIGN & ENTREPRENEURSHIP› le studio montréal
FR
BRAZIL STUDIO› transcultural design
CHINA STUDIO› transcultural design
INDIA STUDIO› transcultural design
EN
MDes HEALTH & SOCIAL INNOVATION› CARE
MDes MACHINE UX DESIGN› HUMAN MACHINE DESIGN
MDes TANGIBLE UX DESIGN› HUMAN MACHINE DESIGN
MDes MEDIA & ENTERTAINMENT› media design
MDes FOOD DESIGN› new eating habits
MDes MUTATIONS OF THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT› sustainable cities
MDes URBAN DESIGN› sustainable cities
FR
STUDY DIAGRAM
LE DIPLÔME DE DESIGN
CERTIFIED BY THE FRENCH MINISTRY OF HIGHER EDUCATION
AND REGISTERED IN THE NATIONAL REGISTER OF PROFESSIONAL
CERTIFICATIONS (RNCP) AT LEVEL 1
ACCES TO MDes PROGRAMS
THE MASTER IN DESIGN (MDes) PROGRAMS ARE OPEN TO STUDENTS HOLDING A BACHELOR’S DEGREE IN DESIGN OR EQUIVALENT IN ANY OF THE FOLLOWING FIELDS:
- SPATIAL DESIGN
- PRODUCT DESIGN
- GRAPHIC DESIGN
- INTERACTION DESIGNMDes DESIGN AND INNOVATION MANAGEMENT IN APPRENTICESHIP
FR
MASTER'S LEVEL
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FOUR CORE VALUES
The school’s project is based on four values embodying our vision of design:
› The recognition of creative workers as true professionals;
› The promotion of design as a strong economic asset;
› Design as a trigger for innovation;
› Design as a practice that tackles social, economic and environmental issues
in a responsible way.
DESIGN EXPERTISE BY L’ÉCOLE DE DESIGN
Our main duty is to teach design either via a standard curriculum work-based programs or via
continuing education, with more than 1460 students in September 2018.
As a professional school, L’École de design has built a pedagogical program in strong relationship with
companies so as to assure the professional integration of our alumni. The research activity within our
Design Labs dedicated to innovation, ensures the expertise required for a postgraduate degree in design.
DESIGN RESEARCH BY L’ÉCOLE DE DESIGN L’École de design develops its expertise on socio-economic issues, by combining teaching,
experimental research and support to innovation, within its Design Labs dedicated to digital culture; the
evolution of the built environment, urban spaces and mobility; food systems, as well as health, quality of
life and social innovation. Design Labs develop design research programs in dedicated chairs.
DESIGN ORGANISATION BY L’ÉCOLE DE DESIGN
We also carry out a mission of services to companies and promotion of design: internships,
apprenticeship contracts, prospective studies, collaborative projects, organization of thematic events,
monitoring and advice.
For many years, our students have been awarded prizes in prestigious competitions. The successful
careers pursued by our graduates are a good proof of the quality of our teaching methods.
INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE BY L’ÉCOLE DE DESIGN
Our international studios in Shanghai, Pune, São Paulo and Montréal offer a genuine experience of
international immersion for designers in training, with the guarantee of obtaining a degree recognized in
France. These international programs (International Class and MDes programs) and our mobility offer with
more than 100 exchange partners allow an easy integration of international students for greater diversity.
L’École de design Nantes Atlantique is part of the Erasmus+ Program.
The school is an active member of the Cumulus association, first international association of art and
design schools and also a member of Campus France, the official body for the promotion of French
higher education worldwide.
A PRESTIGIOUS DESIGN SCHOOL
Our programs in design are regularly ranked among the best by independent media:
Among the 50 best design schools in Europe Annual selection of the Italian magazine Domus
#2 best product design school in France (2017 & 2018) L’Etudiant magazine yearly professional rankings
#2 best interactive design school in France (UX / UI Design) According to the French association of interactive designer’s 2017 enquiry
#2 best graphic design master program in France
SMBG annual rankings 2018 (based on academic excellence and students vote)
L’ÉCOLE DE DESIGNDESIGN FOR CREATIVE INNOVATION
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INTERNATIONAL CLASS3RD YEAR OF UNDERGRADUATE STUDIES IN ENGLISH
A one-year international
program to validate a
bachelor level before
pursuing a Master in Design
(MDes).
The International Class
welcomes French students
and international students
of various nationalities who
wish to join a MDes program
through the third (which is
the last) year of bachelor level
studies. Its purpose is also
to welcome students from
our partner schools for an
academic exchange semester.
Students from all over the
world who have completed
a minimum of two years in
design are eligible to apply.
Students are organized into one
of four programs, depending on
their previous studies.
Program taught in English
BDes INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS This approach is centred on the industrial dimension of design. From the industrial expertise, the design of products made to serve the users, their environment and their expectations. The Industrial Products program is specifically tailored for students with an academic background in product design or industrial design.
BDes RETAIL & INTERIOR DESIGN This program focuses on all perennial spaces (commercial architecture, interior architecture, public space etc.) and temporary spaces (scenography, events etc.) using a user-centered approach. The Retail & Interior Design program is specifically tailored for students with an academic background in space design, interior design or scenography.
BDes BRAND DESIGN Within this program, the designer aims to bring out the codes and the brand values throughout the production process by researching the formal or graphic vocabulary, materials and media which best represent the brand. The designer also has to take into account user-experience in terms of brand, competition and technology involved. The Brand Design program is specifically tailored for students with an academic background in graphic design, visual communication or scenography.
The validation of the International
Class curriculum leads to a study
certificate, akin to a “European
Bachelor”, conditioned upon the
validation of 180 ECTS and a
minimum score of 700 points at
the TOEIC test.
BDes DIGITAL MEDIA DESIGN The Digital Media Design program, through a conception centred on users, offers services in digital interactive media (web, interactive terminals, video, animation, infographics).
The Digital Media Design program is specifically tailored for students with an academic background in graphic design, interaction design or multimedia design.
Marie Chardonnet & Gao Chuan / Creating new services for bank customers in partnership with ARKEA Rossana Lea Mahalayne / Sharing Kiosk / Facilitate access to retail for micro-entrepreneurs
Menno Rijsenbrij & Bastien Padiolleau / Pentacone / Conceiving a piece of furniture inspired by Scandinavian design
Cyriaque Bouche, Julianna Paija, Clémence Pinte, Jeongah Seok / Rethinking the identity of the Musée Dobrée (museum in Nantes)
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A UNIQUE DEGREE WITH THEMATIC PROGRAMS
All the MDes programs offered by L’École de design Nantes Atlantique lead to the master’s level degree
(Diplôme de design) certified by the Ministry of Higher Education.
Our MDes programs are the continuation of undergraduate studies in design.
For international students holding a Bachelor’s Degree in design or equivalent, the school offers
4 International MDes programs in Nantes taught in English organized around cross-disciplinary socio-
economic issues linked to our Design Labs, and 3 Transcultural Design MDes programs taught in our
international Studios in China, India & Brazil.
Our other MDes programs are only a open to students who have completed their undergraduate
studies at L’École de design Nantes Atlantique. More information about our undergraduate programs in
French is available in our brochures BDes and MDes by L’École de design.
WHY CHOOSE OUR PROGRAMS?
Completing a MDes program at L’École de design means:
› Obtaining an internationally and nationally recognized qualification (1);
› The opportunity of a two-year international immersion in one of our studios in China,
India and Brazil;
› Access to the corporate world through the alumni network, the school partnerships with
companies and the innovation and design centers;
› Opening to the world of research within the Design Labs and the associated research chairs;
› The possibility of completing their knowledge and developing additional skills during the fifth
year thanks to the double degrees (2) (entirely taught in French);
› The guarantee of acquiring a technical expertise in innovation in the areas covered
by the MDes programs and gaining the management skills required for a young designer.
(1) Master level degree certified by the French Ministry of Higher Education and Research
(2) MBA in Design Management delivered by the Business Administration Institute of the Université de Nantes,
Master in Interactive Technology Management delivered by Arts et Métiers Paris Tech Angers,
DU DESSiiN, a university degree dedicated to connected objects delivered by the Université de Nantes in partnership with IMT
Atlantique Bretagne - Pays de la Loire
DIU - Disrupt Campus Nantes in partnership with the Université de Nantes and Centrale Nantes
WITHIN OUR STUDIOS
SEMESTER 1SEMESTER 1
SEMESTER 2SEMESTER 2
SEMESTER 3
SEMESTER 4
ORIENTATION AND INTERNSHIP
Students enrolled in Transcultural Design are required to take a welcome seminar followed by an internship, preferably in China, India or Brazil, depending on the
chosen program.
INTEGRATION AND TOPIC-RELATED PROJECTS
Integration semester and complex design projects management related to the chosen program.
End of study project preparation.
TOPIC-RELATED PROJECTS
During this semester, students learn to manage complex design projects; to broaden their knowledge of the
economic, social and cultural aspects of their chosen program; to create and to apply a methodology; and to prepare their final degree project, on a topic of their
choice, but related to their field of studies
STUDY ABROAD OR INTERNSHIP
Students will spend their second semester abroad, either as an exchange student or on an internship.
END OF STUDY PROJECT
Continuation and finalization of the end of study project.
INTERNSHIP
Four to six-month internship within a company in France or abroad, as a junior designer.
OBTAINING THE DEGREE
Continuous evaluation and final defense - A TOEIC score of at least 800 points
WITHIN OUR DESIGN LABS
COURSE OUTLINE
MDes by L’ÉCOLE DE DESIGNINTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS
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New Eating Habits MDes programs explore the issues
of the evolution of the food system.
MDes FOOD DESIGN & BRAND This program focuses on the evolution of eating habits and products & services brand identity in
the food industry. Specific knowledge in food anthropology, marketing, technology and methodology
are tested through projects with industrial and socio-economic partners.
— AREAS OF APPLICATION —
Food transformation and preparation, packaging, food outlets, distribution,
branding and communication.
Program taught in English
MDes by L’ÉCOLE DE DESIGNINTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS
Care MDes programs conduct research on issues
of societal and environmental well-being and health.
MDes SOCIAL DESIGN This program aims to explore the social issues through a
participatory and co-constructed design approach. Its purpose,
through social innovation actions, is to improve quality of life,
well-being, and health, focusing on the most vulnerable
populations.
— AREAS OF APPLICATION —
Services to individuals, public action, health, social action,
Silver Economy
Program taught in English
Delphine Bagnol / Wow / Popsicles to encourage the youth’s water intake during parties
Livier Ortiz-Anaya / Dysland quest / Board game designed to help motivate children to do their homework
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Sustainable Cities MDes programs are dedicated to urban and territorial change
and aim to create, develop and test new spaces, services and products.
MDes ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGN This program explores simultaneously the evolution of our built environment and the urban
transformations in a context of rapid change, with the requirements of a sustainable, accessible and
smart city, conceived in a spirit of universal co-design (Design for All), fully integrated.
— AREAS OF APPLICATION —
Service design, interior achitecture, retail, housing, work space, public space, event facilities & urban
scenography, urban furniture, signage
Program taught in English
Media Design MDes programs explore the new narrative forms for information,
communication and entertainment, and the opportunities of interaction offered by
digital media.
MDes INFORMATION DESIGN This program questions the narrative modes of reality in a context of exponential production of data
and transformation of the media economy, from graphic representations to the conceptualization of
innovative services based on data, information and knowledge. It relies on studies carried out in visual
identity and data editorialization, graphic semitiocs and cartographic representaions of information.
— AREAS OF APPLICATION —
Journalism, scientific and technical communication, strategic monitoring, knowledge engineering
Program taught in English
MDes by L’ÉCOLE DE DESIGNINTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS
Aurélie Amossé, Grégoire Duthilleul, Simon Guillet, Cécile Roger & Roman Sokolowsky / The Idea foundry / Creation of an experimental third place
Lola Feldman / Mo / Application of positive pedagogy to learn spelling
INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE by L’ÉCOLE DE DESIGN 2019 — 15 —
In the current context of globalization, understanding other cultures and other value systems is a
major asset for every designer. The MDes in the International Studios offer tremendous opportunities
for design students from all over the world to discover a different culture.
SHANGHAI, CHINA MDes Transcultural Design / China Studio
In partnership with Shanghai University
With its dynamism and recent evolution,
Shanghai is a strategic location to develop an
intercultural approach. Throughout this course,
students will learn to decipher the local behaviors
and understand the Chinese market to offer a
coherent project, adapted to the users, with an
anthropological approach to design.
Program taught in English
SÃO PAULO, BRAZIL MDes Transcultural
Design / Brazil Studio
In partnership with
MacKenzie University
The two-year program will allow
students to work with Brazilian
students from the School of
Design at Mackenzie University,
in a trilingual program
(French, English, Portuguese).
São Paulo is a creative,
hyperactive, and friendly
city, with an abundance of
agencies specializing in design,
architecture, communication
and innovation.
MONTRÉAL, CANADA MDes Design & Entrepreneurship / Le Studio Montréal
In partnership with Centech
This one-year program, centered on innovation and
entrepreneurship, allows design students to collaborate with the
start-up companies of Centech, first French-speaking incubator in
North America, and to work in an international context.
The students will join one of our programs in Nantes for their second
year of MDes to prepare the Master’s degree in design and will receive
a specific support to help them gain access to start-up creation.
This program taught in French is only open to students who
completed a bachelor at L’École de design.
OUR INTERNATIONAL STUDIOS
OUR INTERNATIONAL STUDIOS
PUNE, INDIA MDes Transcultural Design / India Studio
In partnership with MIT Pune
As one of the fastest developing countries in the
world, where fine traditional craftsmanship and
state-of-the-arts technology intermingle, India
offers exciting prospects for designers from all
fields. L’École de design’s program provides a
unique opportunity for students to specialize
in Social Innovation and Design Thinking in
the context of a country as innovative as
representative of development challenges.
Program taught in English
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NOTABLE ALUMNI
The multi-disciplinary dimension, a good knowledge of the professional field and a high level of practical and theoretical skills acquired in one of the master’s programs, can lead to different positions.
Thanks to the international dimension of the studies as well as the recognition of our school by major companies, graduates can aspire to exciting jobs in international corporations or agencies, or as freelance designers for a global market.
JOB PLACEMENT OF OUR GRADUATES
EMPLOYABILITY
NATALY RESTREPO Lead Food Designer at Foodlosofia (Mexico)— alumni 2015 —
Nataly first completed her undergraduate studies in Industrial Design at Universidad de los Andes in Colombia before joining L’École de design Nantes Atlantique to follow a MDes programs in our New Eating Habits Design Lab.
She is currently working as a Lead Food Designer at Foodlosofia in Monterrey, Mexico. Her role is to re-think the perception of food through profitable and sustainable business models.
YANG BAI Senior Designer for Decathlon European Design Center (France)— alumni 2009 —
After graduating from L’École de design with a speciality in product design, Yang Bai became an integrated designer at Decathlon.
Following his internship, he was hired by Tribord, Decathlon’s nautical sports brand. He has worked on various sports such as surfing, sailing, canoeing and kayaking by mastering the different industrial processes.
Currently, he is a senior designer in Artengo, the racquet sport brand of the Decathlon group.
LILA BAUMONT Set & Interior Designer at Wonder London (UK)— alumni 2013 —
After completing her undergraduate studies in Space Design at L’École de design, Lila joined our China Studio to learn how to evolve and work in a different cultural, economic and social context.
After spending 3 years as a Spatial designer in Shanghai, she is now working a WONDER London, a creative agency specializing in event design, production and delivery as a Set & Interior designer.
ANDREWS JUNIOR KIMBEMBE UX Designer at Google Inc (USA)— alumni 2009 —
Andrews obtained a double Degree in Design with a speciality in Interaction Design and in Virtual Reality engineering. He worked for Canonical in London, a company that publishes the operating system Linux Ubuntu. Since 2011, he is a UX Designer at Google, in Mountain View, California and is part of a team dedicated to designing the vocal interfaces and predictive research (Google Now) and focuses on everything related to the automotive sector.
JOB PLACEMENT OF GRADUATES 2016MASTER’S DEGREE + 18 MONTHS AFTER GRADUATION
INTERNATIONAL CAREERSFIGURES FOR 2017 + 12 MONTHS AFTER GRADUATION
95% employed
55% in agencies
1/4of our graduates pursue a career abroad.
12 destinationsBelgium, China, Germany, India, Ireland, Mexico, Spain, Switzerland, The Netherlands, United Kingdom, United States, Vietnam
1% continuying their studies
4% seeking a job
31% in-house
14% freelance
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OUR EXCHANGE PARTNERS
Studying at L’École de design
as an exchange student.
Exchange students
may join L’École
de design for one
semester at either
undergraduate
level in the
International Class
(3rd year of the
bachelor studies
taught in English)
or at postgraduate
level in one of our MDes
programs.
L’École de design Nantes
Atlantique has been awarded
the Erasmus Charter for
Higher Education (ECHE) for
the period 2014-2020 by the
European Commission, which is
a prerequisite for higher education
institutions to participate in the Erasmus+
Program.
More information about How to apply as an
exchange student is available on our website.
United Kingdom [10]
Belgium [5]
Ireland [1]
Italy [5]
Portugal [2]
Spain [6]
Norway [1]
Denmark [2]
Sweden [2]
Finland [5]
The Netherlands [2]Germany [6]
Switzerland [2]
Austria [2]Estonia [2]
Lithuania [2]
Poland [2]
Turkey [4]
Latvia [1]
Australia [3]
Brazil [3]
Canada [6]
United States [3]
Chile [2]
China [4]
SouthKorea [3]
India [3]
Israel [1]
Japan [4]
Morocco [1]
Mexico [4]
New Zealand [1]
Russia [1]
Taiwan [1]
INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE by L’ÉCOLE DE DESIGN 2019 — 21 —
STUDYING IN NANTES, FRANCE
LIVING IN NANTES
Nantes, the creative capital of Western France
Nantes, the 6th biggest city in France is located 50 km from the
Atlantic Ocean and 342 km from Paris (a two-hour trip with the
TGV high-speed train). The Nantes Saint-Nazaire metropolis has
850.000 inhabitants, 35% of them being under 25 years old.
Nantes is the second most dynamic city in France for job creations
and the 1st for jobs in the digital economy. It was awarded the
Smart City and French Tech labels.
Also well recognized for its quality of life, Nantes was mentioned as
the “Best place to live in Europe” by TIME Magazine in 2004 and
was awarded the title of Green Capital of Europe in 2013.
OUR FACILITIES
L’École de design Nantes Atlantique is in the north eastern part of
Nantes, on the technological campus of “Atlanpole La Chantrerie”.
It has a combined working area of more than 5000 m² and Design
Labs in the city center.
L’École de design is open to students from Monday to Friday,
from 7:45 am till 10 pm.
Students have access to all classrooms and workshops, except
when these one are not available during regular teaching classes.
Equipment accessible to the students:
› Computer rooms: 120 workstations
› Model-making workshop (300 m²)
› Digital workshop (VR equipment)
› Motion Capture room
› Sound studio
› Photo studio
› Cafeteria
SERVICES FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
ACCOMMODATION
L’École de design Nantes Atlantique grants you access to the school’s housing platform that will greatly
facilitate your search for an accommodation in Nantes and on which you will be able to:
› Find a rental close to the campus
› Find your international or French roommate(s) and form shared rentals
› Find a subletting
› Find a room in a French family (ideal for the experience)
Thousands of accommodations from private owners, halls of residence, real estate agencies, or rooms
in private homes, are available close to the school.
ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES
Visas for non-European students
If you stay in France for more than three months, you will need to obtain a long-term student visa before
your arrival in France. The application form must be requested at the French Embassy or Consulate in
your country of residence at least 3 months before your departure or at your local Campus France.
Health insurance
In France, enrolment in higher education leads to membership in the general social security scheme.
During administrative registration, students have to pay a mandatory “contribution to student activities
and life on campus” required by the French state.
For the academic year 2018-2019, the flat–rate contribution is € 90.
The administrative procedure may differ depending on your situation (details on our website)
MENTORSHIP
As an international student, you can be paired with a student of the school who will become your
mentor. He/she will help you before and after your arrival to guide you through the city and daily life at
school.
INTERNSHIPS
The regulations around internship and financial compensations are strict in France. For every
internships exceeding 44 days, interns must receive a minimum wage that amounts to approximately
€440 per month.
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PRACTICAL INFORMATIONHOW TO APPLY
TUITION FEES
› BDes International class: € 7,700 per year / € 3,900 for one
semester
› No tuition fees are required for exchange students, who pay
the tuition fees of their own university.
› MDes: € 7,700 per year
SCHOLARSHIP:
The school itself does not offer any scholarship. However,
according to your country of residence and your particular
situation, different possibilities may be available to finance your
studies in France: government grants, funding granted by
international organizations and NGOs, private fellowships...
Campus France has a scholarship search engine which may help
you identify a scholarship available in your situation (country of
residence, degree being prepared etc.):
www.campusbourses.campusfrance.org
CONTACT US!
[t] +33 (0)2 51 13 50 70
For any information regarding: International Recruitment, please contact Anne-Charlotte Coupin or Mickael Corbard at: [email protected] or by Skype: interview lecolededesign
International Exchanges, please contact Zoë Lacey: [email protected]
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© L’École de design Nantes Atlantique - October 2018
Photo Credit:
Jean-Charles Queffélec, Benjamin Gagneux, Julie Le Ster, Hélène Thébault
Project management:
Frédéric Degouzon, Mickael Corbard, Coline Le Treut, Anne-Charlotte Coupin
Art Director: Dominique Chalureau
Graphic designer: Sophie Champeau
Printed by: CouleurFab on Olin Absolute White (certified FSC)
MDesBDES INTERNATIONAL
CLASS
EXCHANGE
STUDENT
HOW TO APPLY
Applications on our website only
APPLICATIONS CALENDAR
Online applications from October 12, 2018 to June 2, 2019. Applications organized in 5 sessions (details available on our website)
REGISTRATION FEE
50€ non-refundable
RESULTS
Admission results are published on our website, according to our applications calendar
SELECTION PROCESS
Application file review + interview
SELECTION PROCESS
Application file review
The admission being mostly based on your file, your portfolio
is your main asset to support your application. SELECTION PROCESS
Application file review focusing on the quality of the student’s portfolio
and application documents
RESULTS
Students will be notified of the result of the selection procedure within
3 weeks
WHO CAN APPLY
Only students form our partner schools are allowed to apply for an
exchange semester
HOW TO APPLY
Applicants must first be nominated by their home institution.
International coordinators need to send the information relating to the nominated student by email to
International Coordinator.
APPLICATIONS CALENDAR
Courses are divided into two semesters :
Fall semester : deadline to apply mid May
Spring semester : deadline to apply mid November
WHO CAN APPLY
Students from all over the world who have completed a minimum of two
years in design
WHO CAN APPLY
Students from all over the world who hold a Bachelor Degree in design*
To integrate one of our MDes programs, applicants have
to provide a proof of English proficiency: 700 points at the
TOEIC test or equivalent.
* Spatial Design, Product Design, Industrial Design, Graphic Design, Interaction design,
Game Design, Motion Design
EDUCATIONAL TEAM Deputy Executive Director: Stéphane Gouret
MDes program coordinator: Nathalie Ciprian
International Class course leader: Luc Montessinos
CARE
Director: Clémence MontagneHead of program: Simon Boussard
HUMAN MACHINE DESIGN
Director: Grégoire CliquetHead of program: Arnaud Le Roi
NEW EATING HABITS
Director: Dolly DaouHead of program: Aude Messager-Chaigneau
SUSTAINABLE CITIES
Director: Florent OrsoniHead of program: Anaïs Jacquard
TRANSCULTURAL DESIGN
BRAZIL STUDIO
Program coordinator: Benjamin Gagneux
TRANSCULTURAL DESIGN
CHINA STUDIO
Head of program: Eric Mazodier
TRANSCULTURAL DESIGN
INDIA STUDIO
Head of program: Hélène Thébault
DESIGN & ENTREPRENEURSHIP
LE STUDIO MONTRÉAL
Program coordinator: Julie Le Ster
OUR TEAM REMAINS AT YOUR DISPOSAL
FOR ANY FURTHER INFORMATION BEFORE YOUR ARRIVAL.
Atlanpole La ChantrerieRue Christian Pauc - BP 3060744306 Nantes cedex 3 - FRANCE
[t] +33 (0)2 51 13 50 70[f] +33 (0)2 51 13 50 65
L’ÉCOLE DE DESIGN NANTES ATLANTIQUE
Partner of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry
of Nantes, L’École de design Nantes Atlantique is a
private institution for higher education dedicated to
design professions, in association with the Université
de Nantes.
Founded in 1988 and recognized by the State, the
school is a non-profit organization.
L’École de design is one of the very few design
school(s) to have obtained certification from the
French Ministry of Higher Education and Research for
its Master’s degree in design.
Since 1999, the school has been a member of
Cumulus, the first world association of higher education
institutions in art, design and media.
L’École de design Nantes Atlantique is also a member
of Campus France, the official body for the promotion
of French higher education worlwide, since 2010, and
has signed the Erasmus Plus Charter to foster student
mobility and European academic cooperation.
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