AUDIENCE

The competition is open to candidates who have a first-level academic degree and/or strong background and experience in the field who wish to take their careers to the next level..

Candidates with a background in other related disciplines and wider experience may also partecipate.

PLEASE BE AWARE THAT CANDIDATES CAN APPLY TO ONE PROGRAMME ONLY.

JURY

The applications will be evaluated by the faculty of the Programme and the Admissions Jury.

REQUIRED MATERIALS

• Digital presentation in PDF format, 16:9 aspect ratio, structured as follows:

- Signals and Trends: a curated collection of signals, observations, references, or evidence that point toward changes (social, technological, cultural, environmental) explaining how they contributed to shaping your vision of the future.
- Scenario: a short scenario describing a future context related to mobility and aging. Reflect on how everyday life might change. Focus on mundane aspects of daily life by adopting a personal, people-oriented perspective. This can be communicated through a short, commented video; a sequence of illustrated images; or a written narrative describing everyday life in that future.
- Artifact from the Future: a designed artifact that exists in your imagined future (and thus coherent with your scenario) in the form of a concept. Clearly explain:

1. what it is
2. what it does
3. how it works
4. what it reveals about the future it inhabits

- 60-second Pitch Video: a simple video explaining your future scenario and artifact. Record it with a smartphone in a fixed setting. Minimal editing is allowed if it improves clarity.

Important note: AI-generated images or videos are not allowed. All visuals must be created by you or sourced from royalty-free archives with proper credits.

The competition proposal must be accompanied by the following supplemental materials:

• Portfolio of projects

• Curriculum vitae/resume

• Motivational letter

• Domus Academy Competition Application Form

• Copy of Bachelor’s Degree or Academic Diploma in original language and translated if necessary* or official certificate of expected graduation issued by your Institution if not graduated yet

• Copy of Bachelor’s Degree or Academic Diploma’s official transcript/mark sheet in original language and translated if necessary* or Diploma Supplement if available or most updated official transcript/mark sheet if not graduated yet (listing subjects and exams, with corresponding number of hours/credits, final grade CGPA or Class if graduated, grading scale)

• Copy of passport

• IELTS 5.0 or equivalent certificate (if available)

• Documentation regarding further courses or seminars attended (if available)

Any further attached material will be considered a plus and will be evaluated by the Jury.

 *Accepted languages: Italian, English, French, Spanish

PRIZES

• Scholarships covering from 5.000€ to 8.000€ of the total tuition fee both for the Academic Master’s Programme and the Dual Award Master’s Programme.

Prizes will be calculated on 2026 tuition fees amounting to €28.900 - Academic Master's for non-EU passport holders (diploma fee is not included) and €23.900 - Academic Master's for EU passport holders (diploma fee is not included). Winners will be selected through a merit-based ranking.

SCHEDULE 

The works must be delivered to Domus Academy by and no later than March 13th, 2026. Candidates will be informed about the results of the competition by e-mail within April 8th, 2026.

ENTRY DELIVERY

All the required materials in digital format may be uploaded to this page: competition.domusacademy.com

When candidates submit their projects, they will receive a confirmation within 48 hours from submission. In case candidates do not receive confirmation, they have to write to: competitions@domusacademy.it

MASTER’S PROGRAMME DESCRIPTION

The Master in Design Futures is a progressive learning experience that immerses students in the critical and collaborative practice of envisioning transformative futures. This course explores a diverse range of forward-thinking and futures-oriented approaches and methodologies, inspiring students to envision and create possibilities beyond the current state. By fostering a mindset that questions assumptions and remains open to diverse perspectives, the course empowers participants to emerge as visionary designers capable of driving transformative change.

ELIGIBILITY

Candidates already holding a first-level Academic Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree, or who are about to graduate within the Master’s Programme beginning, and, in any case, within the Academic Year 2025-26 (prior check with Admission Office).

English language requirement:

• IELTS 5.0 for Academic Master’s Programmes

Master’s Programmes Participants not holding the official entry requirements may be evaluated for the Diploma Programme and, at the end of the course, will receive a Domus Academy Diploma, prior check with Admissions office before applying.

Please write to: competitions@domusacademy.it

GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS

• All moral and authorship rights remain that of the author.

• The jury will make these judgments at its own discretion, and its decision is final.

• The scholarship described in this public announcement cannot be combined with other economic reductions offered by Domus Academy.

• The scholarship amount will be deducted from the balance of the tuition fee.

• If a candidate declines a scholarship offer, the scholarship may be transferred to the next candidate on the list.