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Which option will expand my design skills and perspective more? Double degree at PoliTo vs. exchange in Europe/US .
I’m a master’s student in Environmental Design at **Tongji University, China** (QS #1 in Asia for Art & Design). I’m choosing between a **double degree** at Politecnico di Torino and a **tuition‑free exchange** in Europe or the US.
# Option 1 — Double degree at Politecnico di Torino (Systemic Design)
I’m unsure about:
* how strong the Systemic Design curriculum is in practice
* how international the environment feels
* whether the program meaningfully improves design thinking
* and honestly, whether QS ranking matters for designers at all
(Not meant negatively — I just want to understand the real value.)
# Option 2 — Exchange semester (tuition‑free)
**Europe:** Politecnico di Milano, Aalto, TU Delft, etc.
**US:** ArtCenter College of Design (ACCD), Los Angeles
**Europe:** more academic, conceptual, research‑driven
**ACCD:** more technical, industry‑focused, strong craft + portfolio culture
# My goal
I’m not doing a PhD. I want to work in design fields related to **experience, entertainment, creative industries, or tech**.
So I’m trying to understand which option actually expands my **skills, mindset, and design perspective** the most.
# Questions
* For real skill growth, is PoliTo, Europe, or ACCD stronger?
* How important is QS ranking in the design world?
* Which path would you choose purely for becoming a better designer?
Thanks for any insights.
#art
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I’m a master’s student in Environmental Design at **Tongji University, China** (QS #1 in Asia for Art & Design). I’m choosing between a **double degree** at Politecnico di Torino and a **tuition‑free exchange** in Europe or the US.
# Option 1 — Double degree at Politecnico di Torino (Systemic Design)
I’m unsure about:
* how strong the Systemic Design curriculum is in practice
* how international the environment feels
* whether the program meaningfully improves design thinking
* and honestly, whether QS ranking matters for designers at all
(Not meant negatively — I just want to understand the real value.)
# Option 2 — Exchange semester (tuition‑free)
**Europe:** Politecnico di Milano, Aalto, TU Delft, etc.
**US:** ArtCenter College of Design (ACCD), Los Angeles
**Europe:** more academic, conceptual, research‑driven
**ACCD:** more technical, industry‑focused, strong craft + portfolio culture
# My goal
I’m not doing a PhD. I want to work in design fields related to **experience, entertainment, creative industries, or tech**.
So I’m trying to understand which option actually expands my **skills, mindset, and design perspective** the most.
# Questions
* For real skill growth, is PoliTo, Europe, or ACCD stronger?
* How important is QS ranking in the design world?
* Which path would you choose purely for becoming a better designer?
Thanks for any insights.
#art
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