Bachelor in Fundamentals

Design Academy Eindhoven, located in the Netherlands, stands at the forefront of design education with a global reputation for nurturing creative thinkers and innovators. Renowned for its avant-garde approach, the academy places a strong emphasis on pushing boundaries and challenging conventional design norms. Students at Design Academy Eindhoven embark on a transformative journey, exploring a diverse range of design disciplines that go beyond aesthetics to address societal challenges and create meaningful impact. The academy's commitment to fostering an environment of experimentation and interdisciplinary collaboration sets it apart. With a faculty comprised of industry leaders and visionary designers, students are exposed to cutting-edge concepts and real-world applications. Design Academy Eindhoven not only shapes the future of design but also cultivates a community of forward-thinkers who contribute to shaping the world through the lens of innovative and sustainable design solutions.

The Fundamentals programme line is dedicated to the acquisition of insights and skills that form the basis of contemporary design practice. It starts with an extensive introduction in the first year and continues into the second half of the 3rd year, after which students enter the final phase of the BA programme. Fundamentals consists of three broad subject areas: design studies, production studies and contextual studies. Design studies is about developing your creativity through exploring the formal aspects of design and gaining insight into the design process. This includes design grammar, methodology and research, presentation techniques, project management and communication skills. Production studies is about understanding materials and production processes and how to translate your intentions into tangible outcomes. It provides insight into materials and production processes. Students investigate how various components, materials, processes, and technologies relate to different contexts. This discipline also provides space to explore developments in technological innovation and emerging technologies.