Design of Footwear, Bags, and Leather Goods Collections
About the Program
The Master's in Design of Footwear, Bags, and Leather Goods Collections focuses on the fashion accessories sector, from creativity and innovation in design to technical aspects related to development, production, and management. You will work with designers, craftspeople and managers in technological and material centers.
Who is it for?
- Graduates in Design (Fashion, Graphic, Industrial, Product);
- Graduates in Architecture, Engineering, or Fine Arts with an interest in developing a professional career in the fashion accessories industry;
- Professionals in the sector, without specific degree, that can prove professional experience.
Learning Outcomes
- Learn to design, develop and prototype fashion accessories;
- Propose innovative strategies to meet the needs of the consumer, the brand, and the market;
- Understand the environmental challenges and acquire the knowledge and methods that promote the sustainability of projects;
- Gain practical experience through industry internships.
Profile
The fashion accessories designer must possess a unique combination of skills, including:
Creativity
Generate original ideas and express them through unique projects.Technique
Master aspects such as tailoring and material selection.Industry knowledge
Keep up-to-date with trends and market evolution.Resilience
Adapt to changes in a dynamic and competitive industry.
Career Prospects
Barcelona's fashion industry boasts a rich tradition, providing numerous opportunities for aspiring professionals, employing over 150,000 people in Spain (Modaes).
Career Fields
- Fashion accessories design,
- Coolhunting,
- Pattern making for footwear, handbags, and leather goods,
- Fashion accessories illustration,
- Product management,
- Fashion accessories styling,
- Fashion accessories consulting, etc.
Diploma & Accreditation
Upon completing this program, you will receive a master's degree certificate awarded by LCI Barcelona, a member campus of LCI Education.
Required Materials
It has been determined that a laptop is required for your program. If you plan to use a Mac, you may need to configure your Mac laptop to run software on Windows.
Minimum Requirements:
PC
- Intel Core i7 processor or equivalent
- 16 GB of RAM or more
- 512 GB or larger SSD (Solid State Drive)
- NVIDIA RTX GPU or an equivalent graphics card
- Windows 11 (Home, Education, or Pro versions).
Mac
- MacBook Air
- M2
- 8GB Ram
- 512 GB or larger SSD (Solid State Drive)
Recommended Requirements:
PC
- Intel Core i7 processor or equivalent
- 32 GB of RAM or more
- 1TB or larger SSD (Solid State Drive)
- NVIDIA RTX 2050 (or superior) or AMD equivalent
- Windows 11 (Home, Education, or Pro versions).
Mac
- MacBook Pro
- M2
- 16 GB Ram
- 1TB or larger SSD (Solid State Drive)
Opportunities
Our facilities
Join a community of emerging creatives and experienced mentors on our spectacular 11,000m2 campus. Sustainable architecture meets state-of-the-art facilities in 22@, Barcelona’s innovation district. Our inspiring campus is the place to turn creative dreams into career realities.
Connected with the business world
We have a Business Service that will guide and manage your internships, both curriculum-related and extracurricular, so that you can enjoy a unique professional experience with the company that best suits your profile.
Admissions Criteria
Completed university studies or evidence of professional experience.
B2 level in the language of instruction.
Acceptance the admission committee.
Academic Dates
List of Courses
1st PART: HANDBAG AND LEATHER GOODS DESIGN
MODULE I: FASHION AND BUSINESS ORGANIZATION IN THE HANDBAG SECTOR
- History and Fashion System
MODULE II: CREATIVITY AND PROJECT METHODOLOGY
- Ideation, Research, Development, and Prototyping of Handbags
MODULE III: TECHNIQUES AND ASSEMBLY PROCESSES
- Languages and Representation Systems of the Handbag
- Resources for Handbag Illustration
- Handbag Pattern Making and Assembly
- Introduction to Digital Manufacturing
MODULE IV: TECHNOLOGY, SUSTAINABILITY, AND MANUFACTURING SYSTEMS
- Technological Innovation and Sustainability
- Product Production and Industrialization
- Production Scale and New Materials
FINAL PROJECT HANDBAG AND LEATHER GOODS DESIGN
2nd PART: FOOTWEAR DESIGN
MODULE I: HISTORY OF FOOTWEAR AND BUSINESS ORGANIZATION IN THE SECTOR
- History of Fashion and Footwear
- Sector Organization and Brand Strategies
MODULE II: CREATIVITY AND PROJECT METHODOLOGY
- Ideation, Research, Development, and Prototyping of Footwear
MODULE III: REPRESENTATION TECHNIQUES AND ASSEMBLY PROCESSES
- Technical Characteristics of Footwear
- Footwear Representation and Illustration Systems
- Footwear Pattern Making and Assembly
MODULE IV: TECHNOLOGY, SUSTAINABILITY, AND MANUFACTURING SYSTEMS
- Sustainability and Materials
- Product Manufacturing and Production
- Luxury and Craftsmanship
FINAL PROJECT FOOTWEAR DESIGN
WORK PLACEMENTS (optional)
*The syllabus is subject to change.
Tuition & Aid
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