Bachelor’s degree Designer in Sustainable Innovation

3 Years On Campus Bachelors Program

BESIGN The Sustainable Design School

Program Overview

The Bachelor in Design in Sustainable Innovation at BESIGN The Sustainable Design School equips creative students with a global sustainable design methodology across disciplines like product design, space design, systems & interactions, mobility, apparel & fashion, and graphic design—perfect for passionate innovators eager to shape responsible ecosystems for social values and mindful consumption. You'll graduate as an Assistant Designer in Sustainable Innovation, ready for real-world impact or a seamless step into their Master's program, building skills that tackle today's climate challenges head-on.

Curriculum Structure

Year 1
Dive right into the essentials of design with hands-on immersion in culture, tools, and methodologies—think sketching, graphic composition, and computer-aided design (Adobe Suite 2D, Rhino & Keyshot 3D), plus model-making and prototyping. You'll also explore sustainability principles and design history, bringing it all together in dedicated design studios led by pro instructors where your first projects come to life. It's the perfect foundation to spark your creativity while grounding you in sustainable practices from day one.

Year 2
Projects ramp up in complexity, sharpening all your skills as you pick an elective like Sustainable Product Design, Sustainable Interior Design, or Sustainable Fashion & Apparel Design to dive deeper into your passion. You'll question manufacturability, production processes, sustainable materials, and product lifecycles amid climate realities, crafting a unique design voice. This year builds your interdisciplinary edge, blending electives with the program's core sustainable focus for standout expertise.

Year 3
Cap it off with two major individual projects—one per semester—in design studios, fueled by design user research and social impact modules for a full-spectrum sustainable project from research and ideation to prototyping and jury presentation. An optional international exchange adds global flair. You'll emerge with a portfolio that screams professional readiness, perfectly tuned for innovation leadership.

Focus areas: Product design, interior design, systems & interactions, mobility, apparel & fashion, graphic design—all centered on sustainable ecosystems for social values and responsible consumption.

Learning outcomes: Master design processes from ideation to prototyping; apply sustainability across disciplines; develop user research and social impact skills; create interdisciplinary projects addressing climate challenges.

Professional alignment (accreditation): Prepares you as an Assistant Designer in Sustainable Innovation, with pathways to Master's in Sustainable Design Innovation or MSc Entrepreneurship & Sustainable Design (double degree with Skema Business School); focuses on eco-design consulting, trend analysis, and more.

Reputation (employability rankings): BESIGN stands out as a leading French Riviera school in global sustainable design, with all-English programs producing pros for high-demand roles in sustainable innovation—no specific QS/Guardian rankings noted, but strong career prep via pro-led studios and partnerships.

[Official program link](https://besignschool.com/en/bachelor-designer-in-sustainable-innovation/)

Experiential Learning (Research, Projects, Internships etc.)

Why BESIGN's Bachelor in Sustainable Innovation Gives You Real, Hands-On Design Experience

The Bachelor's programme in Assistant Designer in Sustainable Innovation at BESIGN School isn't just about lectures—it's built on learning by doing from day one. You'll work directly with professional designer faculty in dedicated Design Studios, turning theoretical knowledge into tangible projects that solve real-world problems. From your first semester, you'll be sketching, prototyping, and building models while simultaneously learning the design methodologies that top companies use. By your second and third years, the complexity increases and you'll tackle comprehensive sustainable design projects that span from initial research and ideation through to final presentations in front of internal juries. This progression means you're not passively absorbing information; you're actively developing a professional portfolio while still in school.

The school's exceptional 2000 m² campus provides everything you need to bring your creative vision to life:

- Computer laboratory fully equipped for digital design work
- Adobe Creative Suite, Rhino, and Keyshot software for 2D/3D computer-aided design (CAD)
- Design workshop with dedicated access during classes and scheduled free hours for hands-on work
- Fablab featuring 3D printers and plastic recycling machines for rapid prototyping
- Model-making and prototyping space where you'll physically construct and test your designs
- Photography studio fully equipped for documenting and presenting your work
- Creativity room designed to inspire innovative thinking
- Collective garden promoting eco-responsibility through practical sustainability learning

Throughout the program, you'll also engage in group design projects that increase in complexity each year, work in multicultural teams to develop collaborative skills, and gain real-world experience through partnerships with leading companies and institutions. An optional international exchange with partner institutions is available during your third year, expanding your professional network across borders.

For additional details about all facilities and resources available to support your studies, visit the school's main website.

Progression & Future Opportunities

At BESIGN The Sustainable Design School, our Bachelor in Design in Sustainable Innovation puts you right in the heart of real-world design from day one, building hands-on skills through immersive projects in product, interior, systems, mobility, fashion, and graphic design—all with a focus on sustainability. You'll dive into sketching, graphic composition, mockup building, prototyping, and model making in dedicated Design Studios led by pro designers, applying tools like the Adobe Suite, Rhino, and Keyshot to turn ideas into tangible prototypes that tackle real challenges like eco-friendly mobility or plastic waste recycling. Our 2000m² campus is packed with top-notch facilities to make this happen, from high-tech workshops to collaborative spaces that spark creativity every day.

Here's what sets our experiential learning apart: you'll gain practical expertise through these program-specific resources and opportunities:
- Fablab (Fab’azur) with 3D printers, laser cutters, plastic recycling machines, and prototyping tools—perfect for bringing sustainable innovations to life, open to students and even the public for real-world testing.
- Design workshop for model making, mockups, and hands-on material experiments, with supervised access to build your prototyping skills safely.
- Fully-equipped computer room loaded with CAD software like Rhino and Keyshot, plus the Adobe Suite, for 2D/3D modeling and digital design from year one.
- Group design projects throughout all three years, like redesigning a restaurant with sustainable materials, creating mobility solutions for rural elderly, or systemic campaigns for plastic recycling—working in multicultural teams just like in industry.
- Electives and studios in year 2 (e.g., Sustainable Product Design, Interior, or Fashion) leading to major individual projects in year 3, including user sociology, social impact analysis, and final jury presentations.
- Internships and seminars integrated into the curriculum, plus optional international exchanges with partner institutions in year 3 for global experience.
- Fashionlab and photography studio for apparel and visual projects, plus a creativity room to ideate freely.
- Collective garden and terrace to practice eco-responsibility hands-on and recharge in a sustainable environment.

This is your chance to graduate RNCP Level 7 certified, ready to make a real impact—spots fill fast, so apply now and let's chat about how BESIGN fits your future. Check out the full facilities list here: [BESIGN Brochure 2025](https://besignschool.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Brochure-BESIGN-School-2025.pdf).