Spanning from the steam carriages of the late nineteenth century to the design masterpieces of the Fifties, from the protagonists of epic races and memorable trips to the prototypes that guide the research directions: the Museo Nazionale dell’Automobile preserves a collection of over 200 original cars from 80 different brands that tell the historical evolution of the invention that changed the world. The history of design – parallel to the exploration of more contemporary languages and areas of design – plays a central role in the museum narrative: on display are iconic models – masterpieces of craftsmanship and style – that tell the story of the constant search for innovative and avant-garde solutions, both in terms of aesthetics and functionality. In the history of world car design, Marcello Gandini was the most revolutionary. Dream cars such as the Lamborghini Miura and Marzal, the Lancia Stratos or the Alfa Romeo Carabo and Montreal came out of his pencil: groundbreaking creations unlike anything seen before, innovative projects both from an aesthetic and engineering point of view.

ULTRA-LEGGERA

The ULTRA-LEGGERA exhibition – conceived from the collaboration between Studio Marcello Gandini, QAM and VCUArts Qatar – is inspired by Marcello Gandini’s revolutionary legacy: a project that celebrates the designer’s work through an innovative set design that puts his iconic works in dialogue with the creations of the students of the design schools. The exhibition explores the theme of movement not only physically but culturally and creatively, opening up new perspectives and fostering connectionsbetween tradition and innovation. With this in mind and as part of the exhibition, the Museum proposes a Summer School, designed in collaboration with the Politecnico di Torino and Studio Marcello Gandini and conceived to deepen the connections between innovation, aesthetics and mobility.

ULTRA-LEGGERA

La mostra ULTRA-LEGGERA - nata dalla collaborazione tra Studio Marcello Gandini, QAM e VCUArts Qatar - è ispirata all'eredità rivoluzionaria di Marcello Gandini: un progetto che celebra il lavoro del designer attraverso una scenografia innovativa che mette in dialogo le sue opere iconiche con le creazioni degli studenti delle scuole di design. L’esposizione esplora il tema del movimento non solo fisico ma culturale e creativo, aprendo nuove prospettive e favorendo connessioni tra tradizione e innovazione.

THE DESIGN OF IDEAS – 1st EDITION

On the occasion of the course, the masterclass Learning from Marcello Gandini and Mobility: Moving Interiors will also be presented: four video lessons taught by the Master Designer himself. Designed for the next generation of designers in dialogue with the experiences of already established professionals, the Summer School creates a bridge between Italy and Qatar, thanks to the collaboration with the QAM – Qatar Auto Museum and the VCUarts Qatar - Virginia Commonwealth University School of the Arts Qatar, offering a perspective on design and mobility as a creative and cultural expression.

COURSE PRESENTATION

The Summer School is a groundbreaking initiative – an intensive course that, inspired by the reflections and enduring genius of Marcello Gandini, seeks to address the unique challenges of today’s creative professions. Designers, architects, and engineers are encouraged to step beyond their professional comfort zones, integrating their technical expertise with a fresh perspective – embracing lateral thinking, alternative approaches to creativity, and analogue tools. Paper, origami, plastic modelling, observation and experimentation offer participants the opportunity to learn from the direct experiences of professors, designers and professionals who have collaborated with Marcello Gandini, through direct engagement with the contents but also in unconventional places to the traditional training – from the wind tunnel at the Politecnico of Torino to the Studio of Marcello Gandini in Almese. The ultimate goal is to draw on knowledge of the past to inspire bold and innovative experimentation for the future – imagining solutions that may be challenging, but are truly new.

PRESENTAZIONE DEL CORSO

La Summer School è un'iniziativa inedita, un corso intensivo che – a partire dalle riflessioni di Marcello Gandini e dalla sua genialità rimasta intatta nel corso di tutta la sua carriera – mira a esplorare le specifiche sfide legate alle professioni creative di oggi: designer, architetti, ingegneri, progettisti sono chiamati a sganciarsi dalle loro confort zone professionali per integrare la propria competenza operativa con uno sguardo inedito, un pensiero laterale, parallelo al tradizionale processo creativo e attraverso strumenti analogici.

Carta, origami, modellazione plastica, osservazione e sperimentazione offrono ai partecipanti l'opportunità di apprendere dalle esperienze dirette di docenti, designer e professionisti che hanno collaborato con Marcello Gandini, attraverso un confronto diretto sui contenuti ma anche nei luoghi non convenzionali alla tradizionale formazione – dalla galleria del vento al Politecnico di Torino allo Studio di Marcello Gandini ad Almese. Obiettivo finale è offrire una conoscenza del passato per aprire alla sperimentazione coraggiosa e innovativa sul futuro, per immaginare soluzioni, magari difficili, ma nuove.

PRESENTAZIONE DEL CORSO

COURSE MODE

With a dynamic approach, combining lectures, guided tours of the Museum’s collection, and a preview of the exhibition ULTRA-LEGGERA, project work and workshops at MAUTO, Politecnico di Torino and Studio Marcello Gandini, participants will have the opportunity to put into practice the knowledge acquired and to create a project output that will find its home within the ULTRA-LEGGERA exhibition project. This interdisciplinary and dialogical method will also promote synergies and comparisons between participants, further enriching the training experience.

INFO AND SUBSCRIPTION

The course is aimed at a maximum of 28 participants:

• Young graduates in disciplines such as Engineering, Architecture, Transportation
Design, Product Design, Social Ecological Design, Design and
Applied Arts.

• Professionals and experts in the field who wish to expand their skills.

Fee:
• 500€ → Enrolment by 13 June

Duration:
• June 2025 → From Wednesday 18 to Saturday 21
Hours: 9:30 – 18:00

Participants will receive a certificate of participation conferred by Museo Nazionale dell’Automobile and Politecnico di Torino upon completion of the training course.

Download the course program

To register for the SUMMER SCHOOL and for further information, please contact → f.meinero@museoauto.it

ULTRA-LEGGERA

ULTRA-LEGGERA

THE DESIGN OF IDEAS – 1st EDITION

COURSE PRESENTATION

PRESENTAZIONE DEL CORSO

PRESENTAZIONE DEL CORSO

COURSE MODE

FACULTY

INFO AND SUBSCRIPTION