(ABOUT)

DESIGN FOR

TRANSFORMATION

TRANSFORMATION

Ideas transcend aesthetics to reimagine systems, lives, and futures, design becomes a catalyst that turns vision into

meaningful evolution.


Ideas transcend aesthetics to reimagine systems, lives, and futures,

design becomes a catalyst that turns vision into meaningful evolution.


TDV is the first Asian design school to open a dedicated overseas campus in Europe


TDV is the first Asian design school to open

a dedicated overseas campus in Europe

(EXPOSURE)


Villa-Castello di Torrazzetta, in Lombardy’s Oltrepò Pavese, is a historic estate reimagined as a hub for design, learning,

and culture. Rooted in heritage, Torrazzetta leads as a catalyst for social impact. Embracing sustainability, cultural

sensitivity, and connection to nature. As the European campus of The Design Village, it envisions itself as an epicentre

for cross cultural dialogues, fostering collaboration and creating discourses on creating leaders for tomorrow.

Villa-Castello di Torrazzetta, in Lombardy’s Oltrepò Pavese, is a historic estate reimagined as a hub for design, learning,

and culture. Rooted in heritage, Torrazzetta leads as a catalyst for social impact. Embracing sustainability, cultural

sensitivity, and connection to nature. As the European campus of The Design Village, it envisions itself as an epicentre

for cross cultural dialogues, fostering collaboration and creating discourses on creating leaders for tomorrow.


  • Swimming, cycling, trekking in

    scenic landscapes to refresh body

    and mind.

    WELLNESS & NATURE


  • Vineyard tours, authentic bread-

    making, and participation in the

    Slow Food movement celebrate

    Italy’s culinary traditions.

    AGRITURISMO EXPERIENCES


  • A serene space for reflection,

    creativity, and mental

    disconnection.

    HERMITAGE RETREAT


  • Wander through stone archways

    that open into quiet courtyards,

    spaces where history and daily life

    once intertwined.

    THE WALK

  • Swimming, cycling, trekking in

    scenic landscapes to refresh body

    and mind.

    WELLNESS & NATURE

  • Vineyard tours, authentic

    breadmaking, and participation in the

    Slow Food movement celebrate

    Italy’s culinary traditions.

    AGRITURISMO

    EXPERIENCES

  • A serene space for reflection,

    creativity, and mental

    disconnection.

    HERMITAGE RETREAT

  • Wander through stone archways

    that open into quiet courtyards,

    spaces where history and daily life

    once intertwined.

    THE WALK

(EXPOSURE)

Villa-Castello di Torrazzetta, in Lombardy’s Oltrepò Pavese, is a

historic estate reimagined as a hub for design, learning, and culture.

Rooted in heritage, Torrazzetta leads as a catalyst for social impact. Embracing sustainability, cultural sensitivity, and connection to nature.

As the European campus of The Design Village, it envisions itself as an

epicentre for cross cultural dialogues, fostering collaboration and creating discourses on creating leaders for tomorrow.

(EDUCATION)

TDV nurtures courage, perseverance, awareness, and compassion,

guiding learners through unique manifestos and transdisciplinary

journeys.

(01)

Culture

Experience

An immersive, place-based
exploration of culture, design,
and lived context

(02)

Creative offsite

for professionals

A research-driven inquiry into
inclusive digital futures and
societies.

(03)

Global Peer +
Maker Experience

A collaborative, interdisciplinary
learning environment shaped
by global exchange.

(04)

Craft, Ecology &

Design

An experiential studio engaging

with materials, ecology, and

contemporary practice

(05)

(05)

Internship (Studio

Archohm · TDV EU)

Internship (Studio

Archohm · TDV EU)

A practice-based residency

grounded in real-world design

and industry engagement

(06)

(06)

Global

Immersion

Global

Immersion

An immersive educational

experience fostering engage-

ment, dialogue, and growth

(01)

Culture

Experience

An immersive, place-based
exploration of culture, design,
and lived context

(02)

Creative offsite

for professionals

A research-driven inquiry into
inclusive digital futures and
societies.

(03)

Global Peer +
Maker Experience

A collaborative, interdisciplinary
learning environment shaped
by global exchange.

(04)

Craft, Ecology &

Design

An experiential studio engaging

with materials, ecology, and

contemporary practice

(EDUCATION)

TDV nurtures courage, perseverance,

awareness, and compassion,

guiding learners through unique

manifestos and transdisciplinary

journeys.

(SUMMER 2026)

Creative Offsite: Digital Literacy for the

Ageing Community of Borgo Priolo

17th May - 22nd May 2026

Plurallistic Residencies

23rd May - 30th May 2026

15th June - 22nd June 2026

Communitree: A Living Network of Relations

1st June - 22nd June 2026

Terra and Traditions

Global Summer Module: Ethical Leadership

& Design Thinking

29th June - 3rd of July 2026

The Village Makers

29th June - 3rd of July 2026

(SUMMER 2026)

Creative Offsite: Digital Literacy for the

Ageing Community of Borgo Priolo

17th May - 22nd May 2026

Plurallistic Residencies

23rd May - 30th May 2026

15th June - 22nd June 2026

Communitree: A Living Network of Relations

1st June - 22nd June 2026

Terra and Traditions

Global Summer Module: Ethical Leadership

& Design Thinking

29th June - 3rd of July 2026

The Village Makers

29th June - 3rd of July 2026

regional


regional


Exploration

(PLACES)

Traverse Lombardia, Emilia-Romagna, and Piemonte, regions known for

rich design, culture, and gastronomy

Traverse Lombardia, Emilia-Romagna,

and Piemonte,regions known for rich

design, culture, and gastronomy

  • BORGO PRIOLO

    TENUTA TRAVAGLINO

    A historic wine estate producing Barbera and Pinot Nero

    A village shaped by vineyards and gentle hills, where agriturismo

    offers lessons in living close to land and season.

  • CASTEGGIO

    CASEIFICIO CAVANNA

    A family dairy since 1952, known for traditional cheeses

    rooted in Valle Staffora’s heritage.

    Set in the Oltrepò Pavese, it is known for vineyards, fine wines, and

    lively markets celebrating local craft.

  • VOGHERA

    MERLI MARMI MUSEUM

    Italian stone craftsmanship shaping the legacy of Made in Italy

    A town with deep textile roots, its piazzas and cafés reflect a culture

    woven from everyday design.

  • PAVIA

    TIERRARTE LABORATORIO

    Preserving ceramic craft with a reimagined essence

    A historic university town where Romanesque churches and cobbled

    streets embody centuries of culture.

  • ALESSANDRIA

    BORSALINO

    Hats that became icons of Italian elegance.

    Once a fortress, today a hub of leather and hat-making, blending

    tradition with quiet innovation.

  • VIGEVANO

    MUSEO INTERNAZIONALE DELLA

    CALZATURA

    Symbol of Made in Italy, Fatte a mano, Finest shoemkers.

    One of Italy's historic centers of shoemaking, where centuries of

    craftsmanship shaped footwear design, manufacturing, and

    innovation across Europe.

  • BORGO PRIOLO

    TENUTA TRAVAGLINO

    A historic wine estate producing Barbera and Pinot Nero

    A village shaped by vineyards and gentle hills, where agriturismo

    offers lessons in living close to land and season.

  • CASTEGGIO

    CASEIFICIO CAVANNA

    A family dairy since 1952, known for traditional cheeses

    rooted in Valle Staffora’s heritage.

    Set in the Oltrepò Pavese, it is known for vineyards, fine wines, and lively

    markets celebrating local craft.

  • VOGHERA

    MERLI MARMI MUSEUM

    Italian stone craftsmanship shaping the legacy of Made in Italy

    A town with deep textile roots, its piazzas and cafés reflect a culture

    woven from everyday design.

  • PAVIA

    TIERRARTE LABORATORIO

    Preserving ceramic craft with a reimagined essence

    A historic university town where Romanesque churches and cobbled

    streets embody centuries of culture.

  • ALESSANDRIA

    BORSALINO

    Hats that became icons of Italian elegance.

    Once a fortress, today a hub of leather and hat-making, blending

    tradition with quiet innovation.

  • VIGEVANO

    MUSEO INTERNAZIONALE DELLA CALZATURA

    Hats that became icons of Italian elegance.

    One of Italy's historic centers of shoemaking, where centuries of

    craftsmanship shaped footwear design, manufacturing, and

    innovation across Europe.

Cradle of Design

(MILAN)

Step into a city where design surrounds, informs, and quietly defines

everyday life.

FONDAZIONE ACHILLE CASTIGLONI

TRIENNALE DI MILANO

PORRA S.P.A

(MILAN)

Step into a city where design surrounds,

informs, and quietly defines

everyday life.

FONDAZIONE ACHILLE CASTIGLONI

TRIENNALE DI MILANO

PORRA S.P.A

  • TRIENNALE DI MILANO

  • FONDAZIONE ACHILLE

    CASTIGLONI

  • PORRO S.P.A

(PEOPLE)

(PEOPLE)

  • SOURABH GUPTA

    Founder, The Design Viillage

    Principal Architect

    Studio Archohm

  • MRIDU SAHAI

    Co-founder

    The Design Village, India

  • PAUL HEKKERT

    Programme Chair

    The Design Village, Italy

  • LUISA COLLINA

    Full Professor

    Politecnico di Milano, Italy

    Member, Advisory Board

    The Design Village, Italy

  • VALENTINA AURICCHIO

    Associate Professor

    Politecnico di Milano, Italy

    International Advisor

    The Design Village, Italy

  • ANDREA ANASTASIO

    Director,

    Italian Cultural Institute New Delhi

    Member, Advisory Board

    The Design Village, Italy

  • MARIA PORRO

    President

    Salone Del Mobile

    Member, Advisory Board

    The Design Village, Italy

  • VATSAL AGRAWAL

    Dean, International Affairs

    The Design Village, India

  • SOUVIK MUKHERJEE

    Lead, International Affairs

    The Design Village, India

  • CHIARA SANGERMANI

    Campus Manager

    TDV EU Italy


  • MUDITA PASARI

    Dean, Academics

    The Design Village, India

  • PRITESH MARU

    Associate Dean, Experiential Learning

    The Design Village, India

  • JEROEN VAN ERP

    Founder and Innovation Strategist

    Fabrique, The Netherlands

    International Advisor

    The Design Village

  • CHRISTIAN GUELLERIN

    Honorary President, Cumulus

    Executive Director

    L’École de design Nantes Atlantique

    International Advisor

    The Design Village

  • HARRIS GEORGE STEPHEN

    Head, Brand and Communications

    The Design Village

(PEOPLE)

  • SOURABH GUPTA

    Founder, The Design Viillage

    Principal Architect

    Studio Archohm

  • MRIDU SAHAI

    Co-founder

    The Design Village, India

  • PAUL HEKKERT

    Programme Chair

    The Design Village, Italy

  • LUISA COLLINA

    Full Professor

    Politecnico di Milano, Italy

    Member, Advisory Board

    The Design Village, Italy

  • VALENTINA AURICCHIO

    Associate Professor

    Politecnico di Milano, Italy

    International Advisor

    The Design Village, Italy

  • ANDREA ANASTASIO

    Director,

    Italian Cultural Institute New Delhi

    Member, Advisory Board

    The Design Village, Italy

  • MARIA PORRO

    President

    Salone Del Mobile

    Member, Advisory Board

    The Design Village, Italy

  • VATSAL AGRAWAL

    Dean, International Affairs

    The Design Village, India

  • SOUVIK MUKHERJEE

    Lead, International Affairs

    The Design Village, India

  • CHIARA SANGERMANI

    Campus Manager

    TDV EU Italy


  • MUDITA PASARI

    Dean, Academics

    The Design Village, India

  • PRITESH MARU

    Associate Dean, Experiential Learning

    The Design Village, India

  • JEROEN VAN ERP

    Founder and Innovation Strategist

    Fabrique, The Netherlands

    International Advisor

    The Design Village

  • CHRISTIAN GUELLERIN

    Honorary President, Cumulus

    Executive Director

    L’École de design Nantes Atlantique

    International Advisor

    The Design Village

  • HARRIS GEORGE STEPHEN

    Head, Brand and Communications

    The Design Village

Through Design

impact


impact

The Design Village (TDV), founded in 2014 as a response to

the India Design Education (INDEED) report under the

Indo-Dutch partnership, pioneers humanity-centered

design education in India. As the country’s first social design

school, TDV nurtures courage, perseverance, awareness,

and compassion, guiding learners through unique

manifestos and transdisciplinary journeys. Industry

collaborations, taskboxes, and global mobility foster

graduates who design with purpose and impact.

Internationally recognised for social innovation and systemic

change, TDV bridges academia, community, and industry.

The Design Village (TDV), founded in 2014 as a

response to the India Design Education

(INDEED) report under the Indo-Dutch

partnership, pioneers humanity-centered

design education in India. As the country’s first

social design school, TDV nurtures courage,

perseverance, awareness, and compassion,

guiding learners through unique manifestos and

transdisciplinary journeys. Industry

collaborations, taskboxes, and global mobility

foster graduates who design with purpose and

impact. Internationally recognised for social

innovation and systemic change, TDV bridges

academia, community, and industry.

(SUMMER 2026)

Creative Offsite: Digital Literacy for the

Ageing Community of Borgo Priolo

17th May - 22nd May 2026

Creative Offsite: Digital Literacy for the

Ageing Community of Borgo Priolo

17th May - 22nd May 2026

Plurallistic Residencies

23rd May - 30th May 2026

Plurallistic Residencies

23rd May - 30th May 2026

15th June - 22nd June 2026

Communitree: A Living Network of

Relations

15th June - 22nd June 2026

Communitree: A Living Network of

Relations

1st June - 22nd June 2026

Terra and Traditions

1st June - 22nd June 2026

Terra and Traditions

Global Summer Module: Ethical

Leadership & Design Thinking

29th June - 3rd of July 2026

Global Summer Module: Ethical

Leadership & Design Thinking

29th June - 3rd of July 2026

The Village Makers

29th June - 3rd of July 2026

The Village Makers

29th June - 3rd of July 2026