About ESDESIGN

Escuela Superior de Diseño de Barcelona

We believe in design for real life

We are the first online higher education design school in Barcelona. At ESDESIGN, you don’t just study; you explore, experiment, and transform design through a 360º vision. Here, you experience design with intensity, with purpose, and alongside an international community that grows with you.

360º Vision

Experience design from every angle, from the initial idea to professional execution. We challenge you to coexist with change and to design purposeful projects in environments under constant transformation.

REAL Connection

We are an international community where neither kilometres nor borders hold us back. We connect our students' talent with industry professionals who challenge the status quo to generate real connections that expand creativity.

Barcelona DNA

We are driven by the creative pulse of Barcelona: a constant flow of trends, inspiration, and emerging talent. We are a connected community that transcends borders so that, wherever you live, the city's movement becomes your own engine.

ESDESIGN: A story still being designed

Since 2016, ESDESIGN, Barcelona School of Design, has championed talent, critical thinking, and applied creativity, building an online model that connects people, projects, and real-world contexts.

A decade of ESDESIGNERS; a decade that only is the beginning.

Ten years on, we celebrate a journey in constant evolution. Every graduating class transforms the school. Every project brings a new perspective. Every professional who passes through here leaves a mark that redefines who we are. We continue to build a story that is still being designed.

Everything starts at ESDESIGN

Your success is our mission. We have designed a unique educational experience that enables you to go as far as you set your mind to

Es Movement: the drive of inspiration and trends from Barcelona.

Es Connection: an international community that breaks with the status quo.

Es Disruption: a flexible and practical methodology for you to transform the industry

Es Vertigo: the challenge of tackling real-world briefings from day one.

ONLINE Design, REAL Experience

How do you learn at ESDESIGN?

Flexibility, we adapt to your day-to-day life: 24/7 Campus. Recorded classes and a planned schedule so that design adapts to your life, not the other way around.
With you from day one: At ESDESIGN, we want to offer you a unique experience, which is why you will have access to activities at the start of your Master’s that will provide you with cross-disciplinary knowledge through masterclasses, workshops, and professional tools from the very first moment.
Far away, yet always close: Your Programme Manager and the Programme Directors will be your constant allies, guiding you step by step.
Practical, real-world design: You will learn by doing. You will take on real challenges, not just theory.
Two types of assessment: Continuous weekly feedback and a Final Master’s Project focused on professional innovation.
We give you everything you need: We provide you with design tools and software, a Virtual Learning Environment with direct contact, and collaborations with companies and design associations.

ESDESIGN is more than DESIGN

Why us?

Your success is our mission

We are the driving force behind your professional transformation. At ESDESIGN, we do not see education as an end goal, but as the launchpad that takes you exactly where you want to be. Our mission is to give you the tools, the judgement, and that creative spark to shake up an industry that never sleeps. We support you at every stage of the journey, from beginning to end, ensuring that every project and every learning experience brings you closer to your goals.

Design for real life

We believe in the value of design for real life practical, achievable, and applicable to society’s needs. For this reason, we combine a business and social approach with a methodology based on project-based and collaborative work.

A community without limits

We are an online school with a strong sense of community. We believe in the importance of creating sustainable projects committed to society. We drive innovation and design through our own studios, but also through the professionals we work with and by being present in different sector initiatives. In addition, we break the digital barrier because we love putting faces to the students with whom we share our day-to-day life.

An experience tailored to you

Forget endless theoretical lessons; here, you come to learn by doing. Our methodology is based on project-based learning, a system that allows you to immerse yourself fully in the real creative process, from the very first sketch to the final delivery.

Diversity as a source of inspiration

Learning, comparing, seeing different realities, and drawing from multiple points of view makes us better professionals. That is why we embrace diversity as a source of inspiration, surrounding ourselves with professionals from different fields, constantly redesigning our academic offer, and making our school a plural space where students from all over the world come together.

We boost your TALENT

Call to Talent is ESDESIGN’s programme that gives you visibility, connecting you with leading figures in design and supporting your professional growth. Through Networking, Mentoring, and Challenge, you are able to showcase your talent in real contexts, expand your network, and learn from industry professionals. An ecosystem of opportunities, learning, and visibility designed to drive your ideas forward.

We give you everything you need

At ESDESIGN, we take care of the logistics so that you can focus on creating. We give you access to specialised software used in the industry and a Virtual Learning Environment where materials and the community are always just one click away. But we go even further: we connect your talent with companies and design associations through masterclasses, events, and high-impact networking. Everything is designed so that, as a true ESDESIGNER, you can breathe the professional world from day one.

Conócenos - profesionales impulsando a profesioanles

Professionals empowering professionals

At the Barcelona School of Design, the classroom is a reflection of the creative industry. Our lecturers experience design in real time, delivering projects and identifying the trends that will shape tomorrow. This direct connection allows you to gain up-to-date, practical training, based on the experience of those who know first-hand what the industry demands today. Get ready to move confidently through the professional environment with the assurance of someone who already knows the rules of the game.

ES PRO

We work with renowned, active professionals from the world of design, who are in constant connection with emerging trends and movements. Lecturers specialised in different disciplines: communication, spaces, graphic design, fashion, interaction, and product design. So that you can learn from those who are already where you want to be.

Accreditations

As we have already told you, your success is the driving force that inspires us to improve day by day.

Our academic excellence stands out in the most influential rankings, with 4 Master’s programmes in the Top 10 of Financial Magazine and leading positions in El Mundo and the Forbes List. Endorsed by awards such as the Laus and ADI-FAD, we maintain key partnerships with the Museu del Disseny de Barcelona and di_mad, among others. In addition, we guarantee professional excellence through official certifications from Adobe, SolidWorks, and Autodesk.

Our students’ talent recognised by the industry

We are a vibrant community that turns design into a driving force capable of transforming the world. A community that designs for real life. Here, talent knows no boundaries. Here, talent is recognised and rewarded:

Our students stand out in the Laus Awards, Cannes Young Lions, Anuaria Awards, and the Ibero-American Design Biennial. This international success is further strengthened by their presence at New York Fashion Week and the recognition of institutions such as ADG-FAD, the International Latino Book Awards, and the ADI Medals.

Barcelona as a backdrop

Inspired by the vibrant character of a city that never stops, at ESDESIGN we project the essence of Barcelona as a driving force for innovation without borders. We are not just based here; we are part of the pulse of one of the world’s most creative capitals.

Barcelona is a living hub of trends, culture, and design that directly shapes the way we teach. Its streets, studios, and workshops are not only a visual reference, they are our source of inspiration for understanding how design transforms reality. The city is our laboratory of ideas, and ESDESIGN is the digital link that connects this creative legacy with your professional future. Carrying the Barcelona hallmark in your education is far more than a geographical location; it is a guarantee of prestige, an attitude towards design, and an open door to international recognition.

The ESDESIGN Experience: Hear from our students

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ESDESIGN team

Get to know our team, what drives and inspires us, so you can see how we work from the inside. We will tell you who we are, what we do, and at which stage of your journey through the school you will meet each of us.

Academic Management

In Academic Management, we explore, innovate, and experiment to bring you the Master’s programme we would have loved to study ourselves. We are curious by nature, spending our days analysing trends and the industry, living it first-hand every day. That is why we are constantly looking for the best way to bring real-world practice into ESDESIGN’s academic offer. Programme Directors, faculty, and collaborators are always in motion, driving the academic side of the school by transforming needs and ideas into Master’s programmes.

Academic Coordination

In Academic Coordination, we like to think of ourselves as your best friends. We are the people you always call when you need something. We act as guides, motivators, and even coaches. We care about you and make sure that your time at the school is everything you expected and more. We support you throughout the process, help you balance your studies with everyday life, answer your questions, and ensure your motivation never fades. So tell us: what can we do for you?

Admissions

The first voice you hear from ESDESIGN. We are the Welcome Committee no banners, but with a big mission: making sure you truly study what will help you grow. We are also your first confidants at ESDESIGN, designers who speak with you openly to reveal the ins and outs of the school, get to know you better, tell you exactly what you can expect, and help you choose the programme that best fits your aspirations.

Marketing

The people responsible for projecting ESDESIGN’s image to the world. Communication, strategy, school, community, events, design… We are the ones always with a phone in hand, running from one place to another, juggling a thousand things at once, in search of new opportunities that may be of interest to you. This is the department of the disruptors and the lovers of adrenaline.

Student Services

We accept it Student Services may be the less creative face of ESDESIGN, but we know that without us, nothing would hold together. Among so much creativity, movement, and excitement, someone has to keep things grounded and remember that sometimes life requires us to pause for a moment to manage paperwork and formalities, right? That is us. But we are also responsible for one of the most special moments of your journey through the school: sending you your degree certificate. Proof that all your effort has been worth it. The final reward that we celebrate with you.