Como, Italy

Silk - Sustainability, Innovation, Legacy and Knowledge

The course is held in Como city center and features a dynamic mix of classroom sessions and field excursions. Unit 1 | Sustainability: Visit a textile manufacturing company to see how traditional craftsmanship integrates with modern industrial processes. Unit 2 | Innovation: Meet with local design studios and family businesses to learn about the "Made in Italy" strategic model. Unit 3 | Legacy: Join a guided tour of Como’s famous Rationalist architecture and explore former industrial sites regenerated into startup hubs. Unit 4 | Knowledge & SILK Lab: Participate in a high-energy workshop using the "How Might We" framework to prototype and pitch your team's creative solution. Unit 5 - LAB & Final Presentations Group Work | From Insight to Action The final unit of SILK Summer School is designed to be a moment where creativity, teamwork, and learning converge.

Run by Lake Como Learning HubAges 19+

Climate & Sustainability Cooking & Gastronomy Multi-Activity Camps in Europe

Dates and prices

Dates2027 dates pending

Duration1 week

Fees2027 prices pending

About this camp

Analyze the intersection of Italian cultural history and local economic heritage. Master the phases of Design Thinking: Empathize, Define, Ideate, Prototype, and Test.

Apply the CreActionality approach to real-world business and design challenges.

Develop the skills to adapt the principles of Italian excellence to your own home country.

Study in Como, Come for the view stay for the knowledge
Summer School in Italy

What the price covers

All academic lectures and hands-on workshops
Organized excursions and field visits in Como City Center and Lake Como surroundings
Visit to Milan
Daily coffee breaks
Welcome aperitif