Elisava Open Day 2026
On April 11, Elisava school of design held another edition of Open Day 2026, an event open to the public whose main goal was to provide information sessions on its various academic programs and showcase the school’s academic life.
This year, for the first time, a series of additional activities was incorporated alongside the informational sessions, with the goal of allowing attendees to see the school’s spaces in action, as well as meet faculty and students in the midst of their work. The initiative helped create a more dynamic and welcoming environment, transforming Open Day into a vibrant space that more accurately reflects the school’s daily rhythm.
The event stood out for its high participation, establishing itself as one of the most important events for prospective students and their families interested in learning firsthand about Elisava’s academic and creative proposals.
Throughout the day, information sessions were held for the various bachelor programs, during which attendees were able to learn in detail about the school’s academic offerings:
These sessions allowed a direct contact with the academic team, creating a dialogue space about methodology, the interdisciplinary approach, and career opportunities.
During the Open Day, the attendees were able to participate in a wide range of workshops with limited places, designed to get to know different design disciplines from practice:
- Make it Real: Design and 3D Scanning
- BioWaste Lab: Design with Impact
- Shape in a Candle: Material Exploration
- Concept in a Can: Visual Design
- Beyond Food Experience: Food, form and composition
- Hacking GraphicLab
- Space hack: Transform the classroom
- Knitting projects Demo
- Eating Tools: Food Design
- LabEscénico: Open rehearsal – Viewpoints
In addition to the workshops and information sessions, the campus hosted a variety of activities that helped create an open and engaging atmosphere:
- Live Aha Radio podcast
- Food & Beverage on the terrace
- Exhibitions and guided tours
- Elisava Inside: Film Club, Library, Merch Corner
- Music & DJ
- Tiny Creators Corner, a space designed for the little ones
With this edition, Elisava’s Open Day reinforces its role as a meeting point between future students and the academic community, offering an immersive experience that combines information, practice, and campus life all in one place.