More photos of our 2022 Expo and Graduation party at Marbella Design Academy

These photos were taken as we welcomed our guests and students with a glass of cava! Stay tuned, we have more to share in the next few days, including photos of the fashion catwalk and the graduation ceremony itself. Our Class of 2022, just minutes before taking the stage! Graduation gown, mortarboard and sash! Interior,…

Screen Printing

One of the many resources at Marbella Design Academy is the Screen Printing studio. Students in Graphic or Fashion Design are most likely to use it, but let’s face it: we all like playing with paint! With this technique, you can create unique T-shirts, tote bags, fabrics for garments, or accessories… the limit is your…

Are you ready for Diana Dillner’s denim upcycling collection “Perfect Blue”?

Her collection signature style is based on 90s Japanese art and culture, and includes a mix of patches, colours, and bold and delicate fabrics in a captivating play of colour contrast. This collection is all about upcycling: All the materials are hand-cut from recycled jeans, then re-used & hand-sewn to create these extravagant pieces. Diana…

“Vibe”, 3rd-year Interior Architecture & Design project by Elena Zahn.

“Cohesion is a perfect metaphor for my concept. Instead of sketching with a pencil, I chose water as my primary design tool. The final structure closely resembles my original sketch, made from three drops of water.I adjusted the volumes into circles because they unify better than squared spaces, and I wanted the building not to…

Field Trips in Málaga!

Our 3rd-year Graphic Design & Media students had the pleasure of spending last Friday in Málaga, combining two field trips: ‘travelling’ from the origins of typography to modern-day media. The 1st stop was the “Antigua Imprenta Del Sur”, established in 1925, and which still publishes using the classical printing press method. José Andrade, master printer…

Visiting “El Cuartel”.

With over 15 years under its belt, “El Cuartel” has a wealth of experience communicating its clients’ ideas through exciting, surprising messages and visuals.Dana Daboosh, international account manager, welcomed our students, explaining the agency philosophy and showcasing some of their portfolio projects as well as “work in progress” projects.Juanka Campos, Art Director, then explained the…

Product package research, the Andalusian way

It is a pleasure to organize projects for our students that include site visits, allowing them to explore the rich culture and beautiful landscapes of Andalusia. We are excited to collaborate with the stunning bodega Descalzos Viejos, which is located on the edge of the breathtaking cliff overlooking the world-renowned town of Ronda. Our 2nd-year…

“Wabi – Sabi” is one of our latest final collections presented by our now-graduate student, Sofia Vesterinen from Finland

“With this collection, I wanted to take a stand against the pursuit of unrealistic perfection that is often causing us to have insecurities or negative thoughts. By taking those thoughts and turning them into something positive by showcasing little flaws as an important part of the whole, it creates another way to think and to…

2021 Architecture Masterprize

The 2021 Architecture Masterprize has just been announced, and for the second consecutive year, one of our 1st Class graduates in Interior Architecture & Design is on the list!The jury, made up of over 60 top designers, architects, curators, and academics, awarded Kristine Midjaas Heisholt an Honourable Mention in Architectural Design.The project selected is “Future…

“When Hiki met Mori”

“When Hiki met Mori” is an interactive book design, beautifully illustrated and animated by our second-year Graphic Design & Media student, Vilma Olsson. Her book is “A story about unexpected friendship”, and explores the Hikikomori syndrome which is a self-isolation condition commonly recognised in Japanese society.Ultimately, Vilma wanted to create a strong concept, and hopefully…