Program Overview
DESIGN 2-1 STUDIO WORKSHOP
Overview
Industrial Design 2-1 is part of Design Workshop 2, which consists of two modules (with intermediate assessment) that are integrated to provide the design skills of the nautical designer in relation to the existing nautical product and the design principles of refitting and restoration.
Aims and Content
Learning Outcomes
The module introduces the themes of recovery and appreciation of the existing historical nautical heritage both from a cultural and cognitive point of view of the asset (history, technical, technological and compositional characteristics) and provides the basic tools (methodology and approach to the project) necessary to deal with an exemplary case study with the aim of developing in students the sensitivity and skills useful to address the nautical project on existing boats.
Aims and Learning Outcomes
The objectives of the module are:
- to introduce the student to the way of recovery and refitting of existing nautical units as a specific field of the project;
- provide an awareness and knowledge of the floating nautical heritage by associating it with the broader theme of Cultural Heritage;
- provide the student with a methodology for approaching the design, recovery and valorisation of Cultural and Nautical Heritage.
Prerequisites
There are no specific requirements.
Teaching Methods
The teaching is delivered through different and complementary activities, the main being:
- theoretical lessons and seminaries;
- group activities (debates, brief, brainstorming, project reviews…);
- external visits;
- practical lessons (exercises and short projects).
Syllabus/Content
The module concerns:
- restoration, refitting and restyling principles, also for not nautical contexts;
- recognising, awareness and categorizing of historical vessels;
- introduction to traditional features, materials and construction technologies typical of historical vessels;
- approach to the restoration project, consisting of guidelines, design process and method;
- case study presentation and practical application.
Recommended Reading/Bibliography
- Bortolami, L. (2017), Imbarcazioni in legno. Il restauro consapevole. Progettare e realizzare un intervento efficace, Il Frangente, Verona.
- Morozzo della Rocca, M.C. (a cura di) (2014), Yachts Restoration stato dell'arte, problematiche e prospettive, Umberto Allemandi & C., Torino.
- Musio Sale, M. (2009),Yacht design dal concept alla rappresentazione, Tecniche Nuove, Milano.
- Zappia, G. (2020), Restauro nautico e design. Strumenti e metodi per il recupero delle imbarcazioni storiche, GUP, Genova University Press, Genova.
Teachers and Exam Board
- MARIA MOROZZO DELLA ROCCA E DI BIANZE' (President)
- LEONARDO BORTOLAMI (President Substitute)
- GIULIA ZAPPIA (President Substitute)
Lessons
Lessons Start
The timetable for this course is available on the Portale EasyAcademy.
Exams
Exam Description
The examination takes place orally and consists of the presentation and critical discussion of the written and graphic works developed during the module.
Assessment Methods
The evaluation is based on:
- Completeness and graphic quality of the papers (consistency with the assigned theme);
- Ability to analyse and synthesise, linking theory and design practice;
- Clarity of presentation and command of terminology during the oral presentation;
- Transversal skills demonstrated (teamwork management, autonomy, problem solving).
Exam Schedule
- 13/01/2026, 10:30, LA SPEZIA, Laboratorio
- 27/01/2026, 10:30, LA SPEZIA, Laboratorio
- 16/06/2026, 10:30, LA SPEZIA, Laboratorio
- 23/07/2026, 10:30, LA SPEZIA, Laboratorio
- 03/09/2026, 10:30, LA SPEZIA, Laboratorio
Further Information
Students with disabilities or learning disorders are allowed to use specific modalities and supports that will be determined on a case-by-case basis in agreement with the Delegate of the Engineering courses in the Committee for the Inclusion of Students with Disabilities.
Agenda 2030 - Sustainable Development Goals
- Quality education
- Gender equality
- Partnerships for the goals
OpenBadge
- SOFT SKILLS - Gestione progettuale base 1 - A
- SOFT SKILLS - Creazione progettuale avanzato 1 - A
- SOFT SKILLS - Personale base 1 - A
- SOFT SKILLS - Imparare a imparare base 1 - A
