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International Experience
by L’ÉCOLE DE DESIGN
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L’ÉCOLE DE DESIGNNANTES ATLANTIQUE
DESIGN FOR CREATIVE INNOVATION
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 l’Université de
Nantes. Founded in 1988 and recognized by the State, the school is a non-profit organization.
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 around 1485 students in September 2019.
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 that 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.
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LE DIPLÔME DE DESIGN BAC+5 : A TRULY RECOGNIZED MASTER’S DEGREE IN DESIGN
The Diplôme de design is based on a five-year curriculum, divided into two cycles :
› BDes, a 3 year undergraduate course
› MDes, a two year postgraduate course
The 2-year postgraduate course can be completed either via the traditional academic route, or as part of a
vocational training program.
L’École de design Nantes Atlantique is one of the very few design schools to have obtained certification from
the French Ministry of Higher Education and Research for its Master’s degree in design since 2002. This degree
is also registered in the Registre National des Certifications Professionnelles (the French directory for vocational
qualifications or RNCP) as a Level 7 Master’s degree.
LE DN MADE,
A STATE RECOGNIZED UNDERGRADUATE DEGREE
L’École de design Nantes Atlantique also awards the DN MADE, National Diploma in Fine
Arts, Crafts and Design. The DN MADE leads to the award of a bachelor degree after
three years of studies.
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 DESIGNNANTES ATLANTIQUE
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EMPLOYABILITY THEY MADE IT @LECOLEDEDESIGN
LIVIER ORTIZ Designer and Learning Experience Facilitator, Mexico— alumni 2016 —
Livier first completed her undergraduate studies in Industrial and Product Design at Universidad Autonoma de San Luis Potosi in Mexico before joining L’École de design Nantes Atlantique to follow a MDes programs in our Care Design Lab.
Passionate about personal development, Livier wears several hats: Designer, freelance Consultant, Member of the Fulfilling Future team and Teacher in industrial design at UASLP (Universidad Autónoma de San Luis Potosí).
QUENTIN
BLANCHAIS Product Designer at Facebook Singapour— alumni 2013 —
After completing his undergraduate studies in Interaction Design at L’École de design, Quentin joined our China Studio.
Based in Singapore, Quentin works for Facebook’s Connectivity department, on the creation of digital portals which allow consumers to discover Express Wi-Fi services and register as users.
NATALY RESTREPO Lecturer in Food Design, 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 Food Design Lab.
With her Food Design Thinking project, Nataly wants to shed light on this design discipline which is still relatively unknown, particularly in Mexican universities.
FRANÇOIS HURTAUD Co-founder and Head of Design at MYKU, Hong Kong— alumni 2012 —
After completing his undergraduate studies in Industrial Design at L’École de design, François joined our China Studio to learn how to evolve and work in a different cultural, economic and social context.
As Co-founder and Head of Design at MYKU, a Swiss made watches brand, François demonstrates his understanding of the power of social and sustainable design.
JOB PLACEMENT OF GRADUATES 2017MASTER’S DEGREE + 18 MONTHS AFTER GRADUATION
89% employed
55% in agencies
1/4of our graduates pursue a career abroad.
14 destinationsChina, Canada, China, Germany, India, Ireland, Malta, Mexico, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, The Netherlands, United Kingdom, United States
2% continuying their studies
9% seeking a job
31% in-house
14% freelance
JOB PLACEMENT OF OUR GRADUATES
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.
INTERNATIONAL CAREERSFIGURES FOR 2017 + 12 MONTHS AFTER GRADUATION
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INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE
United Kingdom
Belgium
Ireland
Italy
Portugal
Spain
Norway
Denmark
Sweden
Finland
The NetherlandsGermany
Switzerland
AustriaEstonia
Lithuania
Poland
Turkey
Latvia
Australia
Brazil
Canada
United States
Chile
China
SouthKorea
India
Israel
Liban
Japan
Morocco
Mexico
New Zealand
Russia
Taiwan
AFRICADESIGN
SCHOOL
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 DN MADE, International Class and MDes programs) and our mobility offer with more than 110 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.
L'École de design is also supporting the Africa Design School project in Cotonou, Benin.
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AVAILABLE PROGRAMS FOR EXCHANGE STUDENTS
Exchange students may join L’École de design for one semester taught in English at either undergraduate level
in the International DN MADE (2nd year of the bachelor studies), the International Class (3rd year of the bachelor
studies) or at postgraduate level in one of our MDes program.
Only students from our partner schools are allowed to apply for an exchange program.
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.
UNDERGRADUATE LEVEL
International DN MADE
Students who have completed at least one year of studies in product design to join our 2nd year of International
DN MADE specialized in Industrial Design.
This program is equivalent to the 2nd-year level of a 3-year curriculum.
International Class
Exchange students, who have completed at least two years of studies in either product, spatial, graphic or visual
communication design, can enroll in the International Class and choose one of the following programs, depending
on their profile :
› Brand Design- for students with a background in product design, graphic design, visual communication or
scenography
› Digital Media Design- for students with a background in graphic design, interaction design or multimedia
design
› Industrial Products- for students with a background in industrial or product design
› Retail & lnterior Design - for students with a background in spatial design, interior design or scenography
All programs are equivalent to the 3rd-year level of our 5-year curriculum.
POSTGRADUATE LEVEL: MASTER IN DESIGN (MDES) PROGRAMS
Exchange students, who have completed a bachelor (three or four years) in either product design, space design,
graphic design or interaction design, can enroll in our MDes program taught in English and join the first semester
or the second semester of the 1st year of postgraduate studies.
Students will have the opportunity to choose from our cross-disciplinary socio-economic issues:
Care Design, City Design, Food Design, Human Machine Design & Media Design.
HOW TO APPLY AS AN EXCHANGE STUDENT
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 our school's
International Coordinator.
APPLICATIONS CALENDAR
Courses are divided into two semesters:
› Fall semester: deadline to apply mid May
› Spring semester: deadline to apply mid-November
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.
INTERNATIONAL EXCHANGES
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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.
CVEC (CONTRIBUTION VIE ÉTUDIANTE ET DE CAMPUS)
Since 2018, all students must pay the “Contribution à la vie étudiante et de campus”, (CVEC) intended to
promote the reception and social support, health, culture and sports of students to finalize their registration.
The CVEC for the academic year 2019/2020 is € 91. Exchange students, students in China, India, Brazil and
Montréal Studios do not pay the CVEC.
HEALTH INSURANCE
In France, enrolment in higher education leads to membership in students social security scheme. It’s the school
responsibility. This membership depends on student’s age and parent’s socio-professional category.
The administrative procedure may differ depending on your situation.
It is however strongly recommended that you sign up for a top-up health insurance policy after your arrival in France.
BUDGET
International students wishing to study in France are required to prove that they have resources above a minimum
threshold level recommended by the French Ministry of Welfare (Ministère des Affaires Sociales).
The official minimum resource threshold is € 615 per month, though some French embassies and consulates may
require more when examining visa applications.
› Accommodation: between € 250 to € 450,
› Food: a minimum monthly budget would be somewhere between € 200 to € 250.
› Transport: the transport company of Nantes (TAN) runs a network of buses and tramways all over the city.
Annual Pass (under 26 years old): € 280 (10 installments of € 28)
Annual Pass (over 26 years old): € 616 (10 installments of € 61,60)
ACCOMMODATION
L’École de design Nantes Atlantique grants you access to the school’s housing platform Studapart 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.
UNIVERSITY RESIDENCE
L’École de design has a partnership with the CROUS, which manages the university halls of residence. A certain
number of rooms in a nearby student residence, Chanzy, are reserved by L’École de design for international
students.
BUDDY SERVICE
International students arriving at school are all allocated a mentor/buddy to help them settle into and adapt to
their life in France.
Mentors are a point of contact before the arrival of the student and can, depending on their availability, meet
students when they arrive in Nantes. They continue to be a helping hand to international students throughout the
semester.
Mentors are all volunteer students (French and international) who have already spent at least, one year at school
and in Nantes. They are the best guides and are very enthusiastic to welcome new international students to
Nantes.
INTERNSHIPS
The regulations around internship and financial compensations are strict in France. For every internship exceeding
44 days, interns must receive a minimum wage that amounts to approximately €440 per month.
PREPARING YOUR STAY
SERVICES FORINTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
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INTERNATIONAL DN MADE
The DN MADE, National Diploma in Fine Arts, Crafts and Design is a state recognized
undergraduate degree organized in three years.
DN MADE INDUSTRIAL PRODUCT DESIGN
This program, organized in two years, offers a specialization in the fields of industrial design. Product design is a
design activity concerning consumer goods (household appliances, cars, furniture, packaging, homeware, etc),
as well as capital goods (professional equipment, tools, public transport, street furniture, etc.), whether they are
manufactured on an industrial scale or by craft production.
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 one year in Product Design are eligible to apply.
Program taught in English
UNDERGRADUATE STUDIES TAUGHT IN FRENCH
The undergraduate studies taught in French are organized in three years.
After completion of a 1st year of undergraduate studies dedicated to the basic learning of design and creation,
students choose from 8 specializations (2nd and 3rd year levels of studies) in :
› Graphic Design
› Motion Design
› Interaction Design
› Game Design
› Industrial Design
› Transport Design
› Interior Architecture
› Scenography
PREPARATORY PROGRAM TO UNDERGRADUATE STUDIES
A CULTURAL IMMERSION PROGRAM BY BENEFITING
FROM L’ÉCOLE DE DESIGN NANTES ATLANTIQUE EXPERTISE
L’École de design offers a one-year preparatory program specifically tailored for international students who wish
to join French-speaking undergraduate studies.
This program is divided in two phases: after having completed one semester of intensive French classes at the
University of Nantes, students join in L’École de design Nantes Atlantique for an adaptation to the French design
culture and an opening to different design forms.
After the completion of this preparatory program, students will be offered the possibility to apply for the first year
of undergraduate studies at L’École de design Nantes Atlantique.
This program is open to applicants holding a high school diploma. A French level equivalent to B1 assessed by a
TCF1 or DELF2 test is required to join the program.
Program taught in French
BDes by L’ÉCOLE DE DESIGN
ARTS, DESIGN, AND CULTURE FOUNDATIONS STUDIES
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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.
3RD 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 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.
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 INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS This program 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.
Wu Di & Chloé Boulay / Create a hotel room into the medieval tower "Torre de Belforti" in Toscana, in Italy
Charles Laffitte / Workshop furniture in tight spaces / Shower server
Margaux Bonnet, Hiba Tlili & Seojin Park / Girls can go anywhere / App to decrease the feeling of insecurity in the street
BDes by L'ÉCOLE DE DESIGNINTERNATIONAL CLASS
Yanis Aubree / Zoupa / Brand of ready-to-eat soup
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› BDes INTERIOR ARCHITECTURE
› BDes SCENOGRAPHIE
› BDes GRAPHIC DESIGN
› BDes MOTION DESIGN
› BDes INTERACTION DESIGN
› BDes GAME DESIGN
› BDes INDUSTRIAL DESIGN
› BDes TRANSPORT DESIGN
FOUNDATION STUDIES
BDes 1ST YEAR BDes 2ND & 3RD YEAR
AFTER 3 YEARS OF UNDERGRADUATE STUDIES IN DESIGN
MDes 1ST & 2ND YEAR
› MDes CARE
› MDes CITY DESIGN
› MDes FOOD DESIGN
› MDes HUMAN MACHINE DESIGN
› MDes MEDIA DESIGN
› LE STUDIO MONTRÉAL
› BRAZIL STUDIO
› CHINA STUDIO
› INDIA STUDIO
› LE STUDIO FRANCEINTERNATIONAL CLASS
› BDes BRAND DESIGN
› BDes DIGITAL MEDIA DESIGN
› BDes INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS
› BDes RETAIL AND INTERIOR
DESIGN
AFTER 2 YEARS OF UNDERGRADUATE STUDIES IN DESIGN
BDes 3RD YEAR
DIPLÔMEDE DESIGNMASTER'S
LEVEL
CERTIFIED BY THE
FRENCH MINISTRY OF
HIGHER EDUCATION
AND REGISTERED IN THE
NATIONAL REGISTER
OF PROFESSIONAL
CERTIFICATIONS (RNCP) AT
LEVEL 7
MDes 1ST & 2ND YEAR
DN MADE ANNÉE 1
AFTER 1 YEAR OF UNDERGRADUATE STUDIES IN DESIGN
DN MADE 2ND & 3RD YEAR
DN MADE DIGITAL DESIGN
DN MADE OBJECT DESIGN
DN MADE SPACE DESIGN IN APPRENTICESHIP
DN MADE DIGITAL DESIGN IN APPRENTICESHIP
DN MADEBACHELOR'S
LEVEL
NATIONAL DIPLOMA IN
FINE ARTS, CRAFTS AND
DESIGN
DN MADE OBJECT DESIGN IN APPRENTICESHIP
DN MADE INDUSTRIAL PRODUCT DESIGN
STUDY
DIAGRAM
DN MADE SPACE DESIGN
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INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS
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
a Transcultural Design 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 Brazil, China & India.
Our other MDes programs, including Le Studio Montreal, are only 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 on our website.
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 Brazil, China & India;
› 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
GENERAL COURSE OUTLINE
The MDes programs courses are completed over two years, divided into 4 semesters and follow the same
framework.
SEMESTER 1: INTEGRATION, INTERNSHIP OR EXCHANGE
Students who did not attend undergraduate studies at L’École de design, be they French or international, join
the school for a 1st semester designed to assist them in adapting to their new cultural and study environment.
Students who completed their undergraduate studies at L’École de design Nantes Atlantique will spend their
first semester abroad, either as an exchange student or on an internship.
All students enrolled in our International Studios are required to take an orientation seminar followed by an
internship, preferably in Brazil, China or India, depending on the chosen program.
SEMESTER 2: 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.
Teaching is carried out in the form of projects in collaboration with industry partners, workshops, lectures,
conferences and professional meetings.
SEMESTER 3: FINAL DEGREE PROJECT
Continuation and finalization of the final degree project, which brings together all of the professional skills
acquired. This can be carried out in collaboration with either a partner company and/or research laboratory of
a partner university.
Supervision is ensured by means of workshops lead by an appointed design consultant, who is backed up on
occasion by external contributors.
SEMESTER 4: INTERNSHIP
The study program is finalized with a four to six-month internship within
a company, either in France or abroad.
Interns work as junior designers and are responsible for either an entire
project, or part of a project.
OBTAINING THE DEGREE
Continuous evaluation and final defense - A TOEIC score of at least
800 points
MDes by L’ÉCOLE DE DESIGN
LANGUAGE COURSES French courses are offered to non French-speaking students during the first 2 semesters.
English courses are offered to students who have not obtained a score of 800 points or higher in the TOEIC exam.
Mandarin Chinese courses are offered to students enrolled in the Transcultural Design program in China.
Portuguese courses are offred to students enrolled in the Brazil Studio.
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MDES TRANSCULTURAL DESIGN
Specifically tailored for international students who hold a Bachelor degree in design or equivalent, the school
offers a MDes program taught in English, in Nantes: MDes Transcultural Design / Le Studio France.
In the current context of globalization, understanding other cultures and other value systems is a major
asset for every designer. This Transcultural Design program offers a tremendous opportunity for international
design students to discover and comprehend French culture. It follows a different rhythm, adapted to the
students integrating the school at postgraduate level, to allow a good integration and a better approach of the
methodology as taught in the school.
Projects and workshops are organized around topics, related to our Design Labs.
FOOD DESIGN & BRAND With the expertise of the
Food Design Lab
Public health challenges,
as well as high geopolitical
and environmental stakes,
are leading to an evolution in
contemporary eating habits.
Food Design seeks to
reconcile well-being, pleasure
and appeal with these issues
and cultural requirements.
Specific knowledge in food
anthropology, marketing,
technology and methodology
are tested through projects
with industrial and socio
economic partners.
Students in the first year of MDes 2017-2018 / Patient and Professional Paths / The creation of family links in maternity services; ambulatory nutrition
SOCIAL DESIGN With the expertise of the
Care Design Lab
Focusing on user groups
such as the elderly, children,
people with disabilities
or going through social
reintegration, designers
identifie social and
environmental quality of life,
well-being and health issues
in order to offer solutions to
improve daily life and social
conditions.
ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGN With the expertise of the
City Design Lab
The transition to a sustainable city,
brought about by environmental
considerations and the evolution
of our societies, has profoundly
modified our way of designing
urban areas, infrastructure and
services. At a time when the
greater part of humanity lives in
cities, the question has become
crucial.
Charlotte Blay, Yeji Hwang & Marine Bauduin / Accessibility of live show in partnership with Stereolux
Zuo Yifan / Poiscaille / Reusing skin and fish scales to reduce food waste
LE STUDIO FRANCE NANTES, FRANCE
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INFORMATION DESIGN The evolution in the quantity and diversity of
information available implies the necessity for
methods and tools to facilitate further evolution
in the information technology environment. The
goal of Information Design is to study graphic
representations, statistics and dynamics in order to
better comprehend often imperceptible and complex
phenomena.
LE STUDIO FRANCE
UX DESIGN With the expertise of the
Human Machine Design Lab
The ongoing evolution of knowledge and new
technologies encourages the experimentation
of innovative products and services, based on
hybridization between objects, environments and
information systems.
Lisa Le Gourriérec / Zig / Creating souvenirs using personal data
Lewis Dingley, Alexandre Nicolle / Concept « Biobot » in partnership with e-cobot /A cobot that operates in a supermarket, collaborates with professionals and assists customers.
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 was
awarded the title of Green Capital of Europe in 2013 and European
Capital of Innovation in 2019.
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 5,000 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
they are used by 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 editing and recording studio
› Photo studio
› Cafeteria
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BRAZIL STUDIOSÃO PAULO, BRAZIL MDes TRANSCULTURAL DESIGN / BRAZIL STUDIO
Located in the heart of a downtown campus, the Brazil Studio offers a bilingual program that allows an
accelerated acculturation the Portuguese language and the Brazilian context.
This MDes program, leading to the master’s level degree (Diplôme de design) certified by the Ministry of
higher education, deals with topics related to social and environmental issues (mobility, health, distribution,
education, food, access to energy, waste management, environmental issues) and its specific characteristics
(high population density, multiculturalism, natural resources and local crafts, democratic construction ...).
Beyond the acquisition of the design profession skills through the experimentation of project management and
the experience of complexity, the aim of this program is to offer the opportunity for young graduates to begin
an international career.
SÃO PAULO: A GLOBAL METROPOLIS IN A CONTINENT-SIZED COUNTRY
A cultural and economic capital, São Paulo is a vibrant megalopolis
with over 20 million inhabitants divided between its neighborhoods
like so many cosmopolitan villages.
Students will primarily be living and working in the neighborhoods of
Higienopolis, Bela Vista, Vila Madalena or Pinheiros which are some
of the liveliest and most popular. Given the size and scale of the city,
each district has its own unique characteristics which makes São
Paulo a one-of-a-kind playground and field of investigation.
LIVING AND STUDYING IN SÃO PAULO
With a hundred or so museums, countless arts centers and festive
events (including the carnival) throughout the year, living in this multi-
faceted megacity is a rewarding and unique experience.
São Paulo may well be a cosmopolitan city, but speaking Portuguese
on a daily basis is essential. Being fully immersed in the country and
with lessons each semester, students will quickly develop a good level
of Portuguese.
In partnership with
MacKenzie University
OBTAINING A BRAZILIAN VISA In order to obtain the visa,
you need to follow the 2
steps procedure:
› Obtain a VITEM IV
student visa by making
an appointment at the
consulate
› Fill in the visa application
file beforehand (a
document detailing the
procedure and required
documents will be given
to enrolled students
before their departure)
Once you arrive in Brazil
you will have to register with
the Brazilian Federal Police
to obtain the administrative
documents required for your
residency (but again you will
receive help and guidance as
to the steps to be taken).
STUDYINGIN SÃO PAULO
Yapp / Marion Bernardi, Lisa Diguet, Thomas Gautier / Urban design project to make the historic city center of São Paulo attractive and safe again day and night
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CHINA STUDIOSHANGHAI, CHINA MDes TRANSCULTURAL DESIGN / CHINA STUDIO
Thanks to its vitality and recent evolution, Shanghai is a strategic location to develop a transcultural approach
to design.
Throughout this course, students will learn to decipher the local behaviors and understand the Chinese
market to offer a coherent project, adapted to users, with an anthropological approach to design.
Students conduct their master studies while perfecting their previously acquired design skills, and with a spirit
of integration into the Chinese context. During applied projects conducted with local partner companies,
students form interdisciplinary design teams working on real assignments for Chinese clients.
Program taught in English
SHANGHAI: A THRIVING METROPOLIS
Famous worldwide for its bustling business and cultural life, it is
a major global center for technology, finance, transport, media,
fashion… and of course, design.
It is also a fantastic platform for observing and experimenting in order
to better understand the habits and customs of China. The city also
offers an exhilarating cultural and social scene.
LIVING AND STUDYING IN SHANGHAI
The activities of the China Studio are now part of the Sino-French
Center of Design of the Academy of Fine Arts of the University of
Shanghai. Located in a new dedicated site, the Studio benefits from
the facilities provided by this environment conducive to creation and
collaboration.
In partnership with
Shanghai UniversitySTUDYINGIN SHANGHAI
OBTAINING A CHINESE VISA If you are a European citizen:
In order to obtain the visa,
you need to follow the 2
steps procedure:
› Getting the JW202 form
and the admission attest
from the University of
Shanghai
› Getting the student visa
(X) from the Embassy of
the People’s Republic of
China in your country.
If you are not a European
citizen: contact the China
Studio of L’École de design
so we can assist you with
the procedures.
Thibaud Gouno / Journey to the Throne / Board game combining myths and challenges from modern Chinese society
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INDIA STUDIOPUNE, INDIA MDes TRANSCULTURAL DESIGN / INDIA STUDIO
he MDes Transcultural Design / India Studio encourages the exploration of different cultures within an applied,
interdisciplinary context.
This program provides a unique opportunity for young designers to specialize in Social Innovation and Design
Thinking. In India, our students learn how to use design for positive social impact on humans and businesses
and to better understand the global perspective on design. Students will have to comprehend the Indian
market and familiarize themselves with the local behaviors to offer a coherent project, adapted to users, with
an anthropological approach to design.
Program taught in English
PUNE: THE CULTURAL CAPITAL OF MAHARASHTRA
As one of the fastest developing countries in the world, where fine
traditional craftsmanship and state-of-the-art technology intermingles,
India offers exciting prospects for designers from all fields.
The city of Pune, with its 4 million inhabitants, provides a number of
opportunities in terms of industrial and institutional partnerships.
LIVING AND STUDYING IN PUNE
With a vibrant design community that boasts of product designers,
Interior designers, architects, space and exhibition designers, fashion
designers, design studios; Maharashtra’s cultural capital is evolving
into a hotspot for design. With a design event calendar that is set
throughout the year with exciting events, the India studio encourages
and offers a lot of learning outside the classroom as well. Pune is also
often ranked No. 1 in terms of living conditions and infrastructure. It is
the Indian city with most trees and its student atmosphere is tangible
and stimulating.
In partnership
with MIT PuneSTUDYINGIN PUNE
OBTAINING A INDIAN VISA Students are required to
apply for a multi-entry
student visa for a 25 months
period. This visa is obtained
after a formal application
including many documents
(passport, pictures, online
form from the Indian
government, etc).
According to the instructions
of the Embassy of India, it
is not possible to apply for
a student visa more than
20 days before the starting
date of your curriculum or
internship. A visa enquiry
may be accepted, modified
or refused by the Embassy
of India or may lead to
additional checks at any
time.
Therefore the embassy does
not advise to purchase the
plane ticket before obtaining
a visa.
Victor Carestan / I Am Tangram / Educational toy to teach children to read and count
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TUITION FEES
International DN MADE / BDes International class / MDes
EU/EEA students :
€ 7,700 per year
non-EU/EEA students :
€ 9,000 per year / € 4,500 for one semester
No tuition fees are required for exchange students who pay the tuition fees of their own university.
CONTACT US!
[t] +33 (0)2 51 13 50 70
For any information regarding: International Recruitment, please contact Anne-Charlotte Coupin or Hélène Bouvier at: [email protected] or by Skype: interview lecolededesign
International Exchanges, please contact Zoë Lacey: [email protected]
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HOW TO APPLY
PRACTICAL INFORMATION
BDES INTERNATIONAL CLASS
INTERNATIONAL DN MADE MDes
HOW TO APPLY
Applications on our website only
APPLICATIONS CALENDAR Online applications from November 2019 to June 2020 (details available on our website)
REGISTRATION FEE
50€ non-refundable
SELECTION PROCESS
Application file review + interview
The admission being mostly based on your file, your portfolio is your main asset to support your application.
WHO CAN APPLY
Students from all over the world who have completed a minimum of
one year in design
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.
* Interior Design, Product Design, Industrial Design, Graphic Design, Interaction design, Game Design, Motion Design
OUR TEAM REMAINS AT YOUR DISPOSAL
FOR ANY FURTHER INFORMATION BEFORE YOUR ARRIVAL.
RESULTS
Admission results are published on our website, according to our applications calendar
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PRACTICAL INFORMATION EDUCATIONAL TEAM Deputy Executive Director: Stéphane Gouret
Director of Undergraduate Studies: Nathalie Templier
Director of Postgraduate Studies: Nathalie Ciprian
INTERNATIONAL DN MADE & INTERNATIONAL CLASS
Head of program: Luc Montessinos
CARE DESIGN
Director: Clémence MontagneHead of program: Simon Boussard
HUMAN MACHINE DESIGN
Director: Frédérique KrupaHead of program: Arnaud Le Roi
FOOD DESIGN
Director: Dolly DaouHead of program: Aude Messager-Chaigneau
CITY DESIGN
Director: Florent OrsoniHead of program: Anaïs Jacquard
MEDIA DESIGN
Head of program: Matthias Rischewski
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
TRANSCULTURAL DESIGN LE STUDIO FRANCE
Head of program: Mickaël Corbard
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© L’École de design Nantes Atlantique - October 2019
Photo Credit: Jean-Charles Queffélec, Benjamin Gagneux, Hélène Thébault
Project management: Frédéric Degouzon, Anne-Charlotte Coupin
Art Director: Dominique Chalureau
Graphic designer: Sophie Champeau
Printed by: CouleurFab on Olin Absolute White (certified FSC)
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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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