Haute école d’arts et de design

Did you ever wonder what sparks true creativity? Right here, before the Haute école d’arts et de design (HEAD) in Geneva, that question finds its answer. The HEAD isn’t just a school. It’s a crucible where imagination is forged, where the echoes of two centuries of artistic heritage intertwine with the pulse of contemporary design. Born in 2006, HEAD resulted from the merger of two venerable institutions: the École Supérieure des Beaux-Arts, founded in 1748, and the Haute École d’Arts Appliqués, established in 1869. Imagine the weight of tradition, the legacy of masters, breathing within these walls. HEAD offers Bachelor’s and Master’s programs in a dazzling array of disciplines. Visual Arts, Cinema, Interior Design, Graphic Design, Fashion and Accessory Design, and Media Design all find a home here. The school is particularly renowned for its fashion programs. Its alumni, like Laurence Boissier, Sonia Kacem, and Emmanuel Tarpin, grace the world’s stage with their innovative creations. The campus itself is a testament to HEAD’s growth and vision. From the building at Boulevard Helvétique 9, housing the visual arts section, to the fashion and accessory design studios at Boulevard James-Fazy 15, the school occupies over 16,000 square meters. It pulses with the energy of young artists, shaping the future of design. So, as you stand before HEAD, don’t just see a building. See a dynamic hub of creativity, a testament to the enduring power of art and design, a place where the past ignites the future.