Founded in Milan in 1982, Domus Academy is one of the first post-graduate Design Schools in Italy. The school combines an international perspective with a unique “learning by designing” approach, relying on innovative teaching methodologies and tools to offer students an immersive and engaging experience. The academic offering is developed around four core areas: design, fashion, business and experience design. Domus Academy has received several awards for excellence, including the Italian Compasso d’Oro for the quality of its teaching programs and its attention to advanced topics that position it as a crucial actor in the development of Italian design. Among other important international rankings, from 2012 to 2015 Domus Academy was included in the "Masterclass Frame Guide to the 30 World’s Leading Graduate Design, Architecture, Interior Design and Fashion Schools". The academy has also been included in "Europe’s Top 100 Schools of Architecture and Design" (Domus Magazine, 2012-2017) as well as Azure Magazine's "8 Top Interior Design and Interaction Design Schools in the World" (2016-2017) and Business of Fashion's "Top Global Fashion Schools" (2016-2017). Thanks to its proximity to the professional design world, Domus Academy has developed an extensive network of connections and relationships with many of the most prestigious companies, including Bulgari, Cisco, Flos, Grom, Kartell, Moncler, Natuzzi, Pininfarina, Procter & Gamble, Salvatore Ferragamo, Technogym, The Coca-Cola Company, Timberland, Versace and Yoox.