HEAD – Geneve: the specialization in « Space and Communication » of the Master of Arts HES-SO in Design confirms its evolution and officially becomes « Design Installation » starting from the 2026 academic year.

The program in Space & Communication was established in 2009, with an emphasis on scenography and signage practices. Over the course of its sixteen-year history, the program has consistently broadened its scope, evolving into a comprehensive course in spatial design practices. It now produces a diverse range of outcomes, from immersive environments and films to virtual reality spaces and scenographies that integrate multimedia, photography, architecture, performance, and more.

This evolution, which promotes a more experimental and holistic approach, is now formally reflected in a change of name: Master of Arts HES-SO in Design, with a specialization in Design Installation. This new title captures the practice of design through the creation of installations in physical spaces. The updated designation will be applied to students entering the program in the 2026 academic year. 

In terms of pedagogy, each design installation is an opportunity to engage with contemporary themes that resonate with our students – social, political or personal. These installations place significant emphasis on form, function, and conceptual development, while also ensuring proficiency in a wide variety of multimedia techniques and tools.
Design Installation prepares graduates for a broad spectrum of professional practices, ranging from product design and media to scenography, exhibitions, design and art installations, architecture, graphic design, photography, and both public and commercial environments.

• Many graduates have established their own studios, including Preorder and Soldout, Countach Studio, Trojans Collective, Studio TEC, Studio Abricot, Moon Music, Collectif Kimera, No Matter Collective, and Studio PfliegerFoegle.
• Numerous alumni-ae have worked with prestigious commercial companies, cultural institutions, luxury brands, and international organizations such as Nike, Louis Vuitton, Audemars Piguet, MAAT Museo de Arte, VML, Hermès, the World Trade Organization, the United Nations, the MAH Musée d’Art et d’Histoire de Geneva, Inter IKEA Group, EPFL, among others.

This change of name for a unique international program in Europe reinforces the continued evolution of our teaching practices, which remain in alignment with the evolving expectations and ambitions of our students.
Our different communication channels will progressively be updated.

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Acees the Master website : www.design-installation.com (formerly www.maspaceandcommunication.com)
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