The undergraduate programme in Design, launched in 2018 at HSE University in Saint Petersburg, is the first programme in the city founded upon the principles of modern design education. The success of the HSE School of Art and Design attests to the fact that academic study goes hand in hand with practical project work in the industry. The methodology of the School of Design allows students to experiment with various areas of design, gain experience of real design work, build a portfolio and become a strong designer who is ready to solve complex problems as part of a leading design studio team.