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THE INTERNATIONAL

DESIGN SCHOOL
IN SUSTAINABLE
I N N O VAT I O N FOR
HUMAN SOLUTIONS
BESIGN
The School of Design in Sustainable Innovation

Founded in 2013, BESIGN - The Sustainable Design


School is the international school of design and
sustainable innovation at the service of people.

THE FOUNDERS

MARC VAN PETEGHEM MAURILLE LARIVIÈRE PATRICK LE QUÉMENT


Co-founder of The SDS Co-founder and Director of The SDS Co-founder of The SDS
Naval architect Designer, teacher at Ecole Polytechnique Chairman of the Strategic Council
Co-founder of VPLP Yacht Design Design and strategy consultant

OUR MANIFESTO
The current changes in the world affect us deeply, they inspire us to lead a positive and happy
change, they encourage us to become fully aware of our role as actors and thus to be forces of
proposal !

We, students, teachers, staff and co-founders of The Sustainable Design School,
we commit to:

• learn to recognize the opportunities of a world rich in poetic and sensitive values,

• open the consciousness of the designer of tomorrow, to be committed and optimistic about the
world to come, by placing Man and his rights at the heart of the economy, politics and planetary
society,

• inventing, based on new values, a desirable future, a new well-being, another prosperity, in har-
mony with the biosphere,

• «designer», that is to say designing sustainable design and innovation methods adapted to the
resolution of issues that threaten the sustainability of life,

• imagine, create with others and for others, in a transversal and altruistic way,

• develop a human attitude, a particular behavior in front of the creative act, a way of being of
the designer, a professional approach marked by our values: humanism & empathy, openness &
multicultural sensitivity, conscience & responsibility, in coherence with a personal commitment , an
ethical position in front of all forms of living,

• to experiment with a new pedagogy, to discover the aspirations of the younger generations,

• and finally, to nurture a shared culture so that it becomes a collective mission of the school towards
the world, as well as an individual responsibility of each member of our community..

In Nice - French Riviera, October 1, 2019

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Design & Innovation Durable
Solutions to Today’s Problems
The meeting of Design and sustainable
innovation is a certain lever in order to respond
to the problems of the world.

DESIGN BY DOING
Today, big questions are posed to us for a viable evolution of our planet.
Changes are both necessary and inevitable in order to provide an acceptable
environment for all. To answer it, imagination and innovation are in the spotlight. So
these are great opportunities for our students.
To better respond to the complexity of current issues in the world, The
Sustainable Design School’s pedagogy is transversal, international and
multidisciplinary. It is practiced on concrete projects proposed by companies that
share our values.

THE CAMPUS
HUMANISM &
The SDS, located in a privileged EMPATHY
setting in Cagnes-sur-Mer, in the
heart of the Côte-d’Azur-French OPENING
Riviera, offers its students a 2000m²
& MULTICULTURAL
campus: computer laboratory, model
design workshop, prototyping, music
SENSITIVITY
studio, photo studio, creativity room,
collective vegetable garden, terrace.. CONSCIENCE &
RESPONSIBILITY

THE 17 GOALS OF SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT


The Sustainable Development Goals are
an action plan to achieve a better, more
sustainable future for all.
They take into account global challenges, in
particular those related to the implementation
of sustainable production and consumption
methods, the fight against climate change,
the preservation of terrestrial and marine
biodiversity, and the transformation of
sustainable cities.
The objectives are interdependent and offer
a framework for reading complexity.
The SDS is committed to and is based on
the 17 Sustainable Development Goals as
creativity tools for the world of tomorrow.

«Harvard Business» Review projects 380 million jobs by 2030


linked to the 17 Sustainable Development Goals.
Source : Harvard Business Review

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A transversal course
With multiple multidisciplinary entries
We favor an integration process based on exchange
and personal abilities. Our priority: to meet you, get
to know you and develop your talents.

THE PROGRAM
ENTRY EQUIVALENCES EUROPEAN CREDITS
B1 Mise à niveau
English upgrade
Leveling in drawing, rough, perspective
After BAC (all types) or
Drawing / Digital / Prototyping / Sustainable development

equivalent Upgrade of 2D / 3D digital tools 60 ects


Introduction to eco-designed prototyping
Sustainable design and design culture

B2
Bachelor level Bac +3
Designer fundamentals

Social Sciences, Eco-conception and methodology


design & design thinking
After BAC +1 Design or
equivalent Sketches, Mock up 120 ects
2D and 3D digital tools and drawing
Composition / Typo - Digital Illustration

Partnerships
B3 Immersion - Formalisation - Realization
Sustainable innovation methodology, portfolio and
design, User observation methodology
After BAC +2 Design or Knowledge of materials and eco-design 180 ects
equivalent 2D, 3D & Basic AI digital tools BACHELOR level
University exchange

Bachelor Certificate Bac +3


A project and an exam at the end of the 3rd year

M1 Project and Team Management


Project management
Team management
Master I level

Multi-project management
Team management in partnership
After LICENSE, BACHELOR,
Innovation culture & sustainable innovation methodology
MASTER 1 or MASTER 2 Systemic methodology 240 ects
Management - Coaching
Marketing - Engineering
University exchange

M2 Sustainable Innovation Designer


professional project
Master II level

Recognized RNCP level 7 diploma


Realization

Specialized diploma project 300 ects


individual follow-up (or pair) MASTER
Written and multimedia thesis
Defense in front of a professional jury
Professional diploma internship

150 ects - Thesis


After MASTER 2 THESIS AND DOCTORAL COURSE (IN 3 YEARS) 30 ects - Doctoral course
480 ects - DOCTORATE

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International
International exchanges
BESIGN is a member of CUMULUS Association, an
international network of 280 Universities and Design
Schools around the world.

ÉCOLES PARTENAIRES
ITALY-NAPOLI ITALY-MILANO GERMANY-KÖLN GEORGIA-TBILISSI ISRAËL-HOLON
Universita degli Studi della Campania Luigi Vanvitelli Politecnico di Milano Köln International State Academy of Art HIT Holon Institute of Tchnology

NETHERLANDS-UTRECHT
HKU Utrecht School of the Arts

CHINA-WUXI
Jiangnan University School of Design

PORTUGAL-Portimao
ISMAT Instituto Superior
Manuel Teixeira Gomes JAPAN-SHIZUOKA
Shizuoka University

FLORIDA (USA)-SARASOTA
Ringling College of Art & Design INDIA-DEHRADUN
University of Petroleum and Energy Studies

PERU-LIMA
UCAL Universidad de Ciencias y Artes de America
Latina INDIA-BANGALORE
Srishti Institute of Art, Design & Technology

CHILE-SANTIAGO & CONCEPCION ARGENTINA-BUENOS AIRES TURKEY-ISTANBUL


UDD Universidad del desarrollo University Buenos Aires, Faculty of Architecture, Design & Urbanism Özyegin Üniversity, Faculty of Architecture & Design

University Buenos Aires, Faculty of Architecture, Design & Urbanism - Argentine

Universidad de Ciencias y Artes de America Latina (UCAL) - Pérou

Universita Degli Studi Della Campania Luigi Vanvitelli - Italie

Srishti Institute of Art, Design & Technology - Inde


Never doubt that a University of Petroleum and Energy Studies - Inde
small group of engaged HIT Holon Institute of Technology - Israël
and thoughtful citizens Universidad del Desarrollo (UDD) - Chili
can change the world. Ringling College of Art & Design - USA
In reality, this is always Tbilissi State Academy - Géorgie
what happens. Köln International - Allemagne

Özyegin University - Turquie


Margaret Mead
Jiangnan University - Chine

Politecnico di Milano - Italie

Shizuoka University - Japon

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Bachelor
Assistant Designer in Sustainable Innovation
Initiation, Fundamentals and Improvement

THE SCHOOL THE GOALS


The Sustainable Design School of Nice, FR is the The Bachelor program of the course «Designer
only higher education institution in the world to in sustainable innovation» at the SDS, develops
connect your
systematically design to the 17 United Nations basic skills to be a professional designer,
sustainable development goals. embracing the demands of a sustainable future.
The program develops the areas of product
We teach our students to act for people and design, interior decoration, system design,
for the planet, using design processes for transportation,
sustainable innovation. Our alumni understand fashion and graphics, always with the focus on
that the call for sustainable transition is a global new ecosystems for a society with social values
issue and brings together the full commitment and allowing respectful consumption.
of creative minds from different backgrounds.
The Bachelor prepares students to become
Therefore, SDS training is rooted in a pedagogy «Assistant designer in sustainable innovation»,
where the sciences, such as engineering, or to enter the Master in «Designer in
biology, anthropology, social sciences, law Sustainable Innovation», and also allows to
studies, business and many more, work hand in follow the MSc Entrepreneurship & Sustainable
hand. hand on tangible problems. Design, double degree with Skema Business
School, in second year of Master level (M2).
The proposed solutions are holistic, taking into
account the complexity of human society and The entire program focuses on design,
the challenges of climate change. sustainability and leadership.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES INTAKE : September 2021

ADMISSION CRITERIA: Highschool degree


With the Bachelor «Assistant designer in
sustainable innovation» from the School of DURATION : 3 years
Sustainable Design, you present the skills DEGREE : Bachelor degree Assistant Designer
required for different job profiles: in Sustainable Innovation

TUITION FEES : € 27,000 (twenty seven


• Assistant product designer thousand)
• Assistant Graphic Designer
• Assistant Designer in mobility for smart cities CAMPUS : Cagnes-sur-mer (FR)
• Assistant Systems Designer WEBSITE : www.the-sds.com
• Assistant Designer of intelligent applications
• Assistant Designer UX ADMISSION CONTACTS: +33 (0)4 93 97 11 59
+34 615 788 216
• Assistant Experience Designer contact@the-sds.com

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Bachelor
Assistant Designer in Sustainable Innovation
Initiation, Fundamentals and Improvement

Design with
new methods
and real
professional
projects

CURRICULUM
1st year : This first year of Design studies begins with an immersion in the world of Design: Culture, design
application tools and understanding of design methodologies. Sketches, graphic design, computer aided
design (Adobe Suite, Rhino and Keyshot), model building, prototyping, model making and materials, theory
courses on sustainability and the circular economy. It’s in the second semester that the real fun begins, as
we can now start using some of these newly learned tools in design projects that will run throughout the
semester. You will begin to see how to connect these tools and apply yourself throughout the design process.

2nd year : This second year includes three design projects spread over the two semesters of the year, you will
continue to apply the design tools to develop your skills on increasingly complex projects, you will continue
to be supervised and supported by specialized teachers. in each design skill (sketching, CAD, development,
formatting).

3rd year : This year marks a transition as there are two large individual projects throughout the year, one
per semester. However, the complexity is increased since the initial field is motivated by an introduction to
sociology and anthropology. These projects are 100% supervised. At this point in your studies, you should
be able to complete a complete design project, from immersion and research to design, ideation and
development, including prototyping and model making. .. AND the communication of finished solutions.
During the first semester of the third year, you can undertake an international experience in one of our
partner institutions (quick link to the international / outgoing students page).

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Master
Sustainable Innovation Designer
Gestion de projets, Spécialisation
Project management, Specialization

THE SCHOOL THE GOALS


The Sustainable Design School of Nice, FR is the The SDS ‘Designer in Sustainable Innovation’
only higher education institution in the world to postgraduate program develops strategic
connect skills, providing our graduates with the
systematically design to the 17 United Nations knowledge required for leadership positions in
sustainable development goals. international companies.

We teach our students to act for people and Students acquire comprehensive skills on
for the planet, using design processes for contextual research methodology, how to
sustainable innovation. Our alumni understand facilitate creative and sustainable thinking,
that the call for sustainable transition is a global future trends and innovation for sustainable
issue and brings together the full commitment design, creation of services, interfaces and
of creative minds from different backgrounds. experiences, and leadership. in terms of
sustainable design.
Therefore, SDS training is rooted in a pedagogy
where the sciences, such as engineering, In the second year of the postgraduate
biology, anthropology, social sciences, law program, students can apply for the MSc
studies, business and many more, work hand in Entrepreneurship & Sustainable Design, double
hand. hand on tangible problems. degree with Skema Business School (link to
MSc page).
The proposed solutions are holistic, taking into
account the complexity of human society and The program focuses on design, sustainability
the challenges of climate change. and leadership.

INTAKE : September 2021


CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
ADMISSION CRITERIA: High School Degree
With a postgraduate degree from the
DURATION : 2 years
Sustainable Design School, you present the
skills required for different job profiles: DEGREE : Designer in Sustainable Innovation,
certified by the National Council for
Professional Certification Professional
• Designer durable Certification RNCP
• Designer stratégique
• Consultant en design TUITION FEES : € 20,000 (twenty thousand
• Consultant en design pour la transition euros)
durable
CAMPUS : Cagnes-sur-mer (FR)
• Designer de villes intelligentes
• Designer de systèmes WEBSITE : www.the-sds.com
• Designer UX
• Designer d’expérience ADMISSION CONTATCS : +33 (0)4 93 97 11 59
+34 615 788 216
contact@the-sds.com

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Master
Sustainable Innovation Designer
Project management, Specialization

Successful design
unfolds, once the
complexity of the
world becomes
a key inspiration
for innovation.

CURRICULUM
1st year : You will be exposed to a high standard of design studies, with published knowledge in multiple
fields. You will understand Contextual Design research, research methodologies, in-depth modules on
the nature of design, Design Thinking, creativity, sustainable biomimicry, services, etc. in-depth modules
on the nature of design and creativity, sustainability. But also biomimicry, the development of services and
experiences and the development of experience.

2nd year : This last year of your studies is devoted to your major final project, the subject of which is generally
the subject that derives from your thesis carried out in M1.

This project is supervised by a number of design, sustainable development and management professionals
who will help guide you through to the end of your studies.

For students applying for the MSc Entrepreneurship & Sustainable Design double degree in the 2nd year,
please click here for more information.

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The business experience
Partnerships projects
From the first years of your schooling, you learn by
«doing it» in the context of professional projects.

BUSINESS PARTNERS

laisné roussel
Architectes

EDUCATIONAL / INSTITUTIONAL PARTNERS

DYNAMIQUE
DESIGN
SUD

« These large companies come to see our students because they have an intuitive vision of the world of

tomorrow, because they are already in the knowledge and sharing economies, because they were born with

digital technology and because they aspire to help others responsibly! »

Maurille Larivière

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Partnerships
What is it ?
From the first years of your schooling, you learn by
«doing it» in the context of professional projects.

EXAMPLES OF PARTNERSHIPS
PRODUCT & GRAPHIC DESIGN «What mobility for the elderly and isolated in rural areas?»
A personal assistant allowing you to transport objects without carrying them with your phone

SPACE DESIGN & INTERACTION «Understand the needs of the establishment in order to redesign the interior with a sustainable orientation»
A restaurant area redesigned with sustainable materials and the use of eco-responsible food products

SYSTEMIC DESIGN «Design an awareness campaign to give value to plastic waste»


Development of systematic scenarios for recycling and reuse of plastic and development of their communications

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Our alumni
What are they doing ?
« Yesterday I was a student, today I am a Designer ! » Once
graduated, our students have the opportunity to join large
companies, or to create their own start-up.

OUR ALUMNI
2015 2015 2015

Pierre-Henri Cloître Maud Crouzier François Coué


Responsable designer pro- Scénographe Evènement Senior Consultant Designer
duits/cadre CARTIER ERNST & YOUNG
SPORT OUTDOOR

2016 2016 2016

Juliette Martin Benoît Jury Iris Roussel


Graphic Designer Designer Cadre Autonome Entrepreneur, Fondatrice
NESTLE DECATHLON OZ’IRIS SANTE

2017 2018 2018

Antoine Trouvé Margot Goncharenko Masson Corentine


Consultant - Designer UI/UX Assitant manager Designer & Project Manager
IBM INTERACTIVE facilities YELLOW EVENT
SLK

«My vision of design is not just to create an aesthetic object. Design is above all a
philosophy: to create with the aim of improving everyone’s daily life. I chose The
SDS for its Design thinking and Eco-Design approach «

Thomas Prevost , Graduate 2017

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Student testimonials
They tell us
Every experience is different, who better than
the students to tell you about theirs within the
school ?

OUR STUDENTS
Agatha Verlay - Master 1 Student

« Becoming a designer engages me in a full profession, which while being creative


is also pragmatic when it comes to leading an idea to its realization.
The designer provides solutions affecting different sectors, which makes him
versatile. »

Florent Rigaud - Master 1 Student

« I joined BESIGN The Sustainable Design School, right after studying in high
school. It allowed me to learn, imagine and design products and services in
accordance with the 17 objectives of sustainable development through various
professional projects. Today, I know I can play an important role in the future
world, as a “besigner”!”

Indira Snellen - Master 3 Student

« I’ve always been drawn to drawing, even though I’ve never taken a lesson. I am
also interested in the environment which is a subject that concerns my generation.
The SDS school brings together design and the concept of sustainable innovation.
This is a school where I thrive. »

Owen Cartau - Master 2 Student

« Studying at BESIGN The Sustainable Design School has brought me the tools
I need to be a better designer, aware of the environmental impact I can have.
I have participated in a wide variety of projects, over the years, for companies
such as Toyota, thus understanding the depth of what a client needs. »

Swann Benichou - Bachelor 3 Student

« The SDS attracted me for its values which are also mine: empathy, exchange
and sharing, the diversity of fields of action, its original approach to design,
led by recognized men and themselves. designer. What touched me the most
was the real listening during the admission interview, which is not only on file. »

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Admission
Join us
The diversity of our students’ origins is an asset for
sustainable innovation and its teaching.

Whatever your educational background :


you can join our design school!

ADMISSION HOUSING
Integration conditions The Sustainable Design School has several agree-
ments with student housing estates located in the
Admission is carried out through an individual interview heart of Nice at attractive and negotiated prices, we
with the school director and on file (see below) :
also receive many rental proposals around the school
as well as a Facebook page partly dedicated to re-
° Registration form received by email search of collocation.
° Copy of an identity document
° Academic results We help all of our students with their formalities and
regularly update a brochure listing all of the offers. Do
° Book and Portfolio
not hesitate to ask us by email !

FINANCE
«The SDS friends» Endowment Fund

The endowment fund, “The SDS friends” offers


internal scholarships. A global envelope is dedicated
to solidarity. It allows the allocation of a reduction
Measure the in tuition fees ranging from -10 to -50% over the
candidate’s potential entire student’s course under the same conditions as
university grants (CROUS).
in terms of openness,
spontaneity, analytical Bank loan agreement with BNP Paribas
skills, reasoning and
The SDS has signed an agreement with the BNP
quality of expression. Paribas bank to allow students to take out bank loans
with deferred repayments and at very preferential
rates without parental guarantee (under certain
conditions). For more information, please contact us.

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Let the pencil speak

« Because a school is nothing without its students »


Maurille LARIVIERE

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Private Higher Education Institution
French Riviera - Nice
1 chemin du Val Fleuri
06800 Cagnes-Sur-Mer
France

Tel. +33 (0)4 93 97 11 59

contact@besignschool.com

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