Transformative Years. How Design Entered Italian Universities - Anni di svolta. L’ingresso del design nell’università Italiana

In post-war Italy, cultural, industrial, scientific, and educational advancements led to the integration of design education into university curricula. The country’s economic growth and modernization created a need for an academic framework that aligned with the expanding role of design in the production sector. This essay explores the dynamics that shaped this process, examining the institutional responses of various universities, the role of the professors involved, the educational challenges faced, and the curricula developed.