Short course

Smart Fashion Design

Fabrics and materials in the fashion school

Duration

2 weeks

Departure

June 2026

Locations

Bologna, Ancona, Padua

Frequency

Weekly

Requirements

Good knowledge of Italian

Specifications and costs 

Course description

Sharing a fashion idea through drawing is an increasingly sought-after skill in the Fashion System. Smart Fashion Design introduces the fundamental techniques of fashion figure graphic representation, offering useful tools to translate a collection's concepts, lines and volumes into images.

The programme is developed in two training steps: initially, fashion illustration stylisation, colouring techniques and the graphic rendering of materials are covered; subsequently, the complete design of a collection is undertaken with moodboards, colour palettes, executive illustrations and technical drawings.

Departures for each location

Bologna, 29 June 2026

Ancona 29 June 2026

Padua, 29 June 2026

Who is it aimed at?

The course is intensive and represents a versatile tool for anyone who wants to be able to communicate a fashion idea, whether of a stylistic nature or related to pattern-making characteristics.

Extremely useful for creatives approaching fashion and its graphic expressive means, or for fashion system professionals working in other fields who need to express themselves through drawings and graphics.

Career opportunities

The course trains a professional profile capable of expressing and communicating design ideas through fashion drawing, supporting the design studio and product development.

This role creates fashion illustrations, mood boards and tech packs, contributing to the design of collections and facilitating the dialogue between creativity and production.

Main roles available: Style office assistant, Junior Fashion Designer.

Programme

Through a practical, creative and dynamic approach, the student acquires fundamental stylistic and graphic skills to design and develop their own ideas.

The training course teaches the basics of fashion sketch design, stylisation techniques and the use of colour to effectively communicate lines, volumes and materials, which are essential elements for creating a complete collection.

Students develop expressive and design skills, combining creativity and method.

Scholarship and financial support

Next Fashion School invests in talent. Every year we provide scholarships and fee reductions, measures designed for those with motivation and merit who need financial support to embark on their fashion journey.


Dedicated discounts are available for this course, find out all the details on the course page.

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