Our Director founded and ran the world's first graduate course in the subject. They are supported by a board of expert advisers, known as the ' Explorers' Club '. From John Maeda to Ettore Sottsass, these are leaders in their field. The academic staff consists of two resident Professors, six Associate Professors, a Workshop Manager plus visiting Professors and lecturers. They set the design and research agendas for the future, run projects and tutor graduate students.
Sabbatical fellows undertake a variety of research projects.
As interaction design is as yet so fluid and undefined, many designers have projects they have been waiting for the opportunity to pursue. Ivrea can give them the chance to do so. Institutional staff , headed by the Operations Manager, ensure the smooth running of the Institute.