Pedagogy of the design department
The design department at isdaT is intended for those who reject disposable design and mindless consumption, as well as exclusivity and standardized, rigid spaces.
In the face of today’s ecological and social crises, our program advocates for “design driven by necessity.” In a world overwhelmed by overproduction and the depletion of resources, we train designers of spaces and objects—as well as interior architects—who are capable of meeting the demands of the contemporary world. We deliberately distance ourselves from the logic of purely aesthetic interior design or the demands of the luxury sector. Our pedagogy is a social and political act: it aims to empower students to take action through design that is understated, sustainable, and socially engaged. The goal is to transform perspectives on resources and the logic of constant production of space and objects in order to create new domestic landscapes—shifting from a consumerist mindset to one centered on life.
The program prepares students to address social needs and provide community services, including hands-on implementation phases in residencies, with clients, and in companies, as well as the presentation of work through exhibitions. This program thus trains professionals capable of designing compact, functional, repairable, and disassemblable structures and objects, placing ethics and responsibility at the heart of interior architecture—and not only capable of revitalizing local industries. By combining bio-based materials and discarded materials with artisanal craftsmanship and digital tools, our students propose design solutions that respect identity, inclusivity, harmony with nature, and the activities of your regions.
Degrees offered
- Diplôme National d’Art (bac + 3), design option, spaces and objects specialisation (equivalent to a Bachelor of Arts)
- Diplôme National Supérieur d’Expression Plastique (bac + 5), design option, spaces, objects and ecosystems specialisation (equivalent to a Master’s degree)
