SThere are 65 million pets living in Italian families (more than sinhabitants), including almost 9 million dogs and 10 million cats. Pelosi who are part of our family, share not only our lives, but also our spaces. Hence the search for the best way to do it: each of us does it at home, trying to optimize the position of the litter box and kennel. Even professionals do it.
Pet Design, the first furnishing course suitable (also) for dogs and cats
According to research conducted by BVA-Doxa, over the last 15 years the human-pet relationship has changed, with greater consideration of the new member as an integral part of the family. The growing attention to pet needs and spaces is at the center of an already highly developed commercial sector, in Italy and around the world. But a training course focused on these objectives it is new, in Italy and in Europe.
The course in Pet Design was developed by POLI.designa consortium company (made up of entrepreneurs) affiliated with the Polytechnic of Milan, which has extended its executive courses, dedicated to professionals, managers and businesses inserting, in fact, the new Pet Design “cluster”.
We study design, ethology, zoo-anthropology
It includes design lessons, veterinary medicine, ethology, zoo-anthropology and, of course, a planning part: according to the principles of zoo-anthropology and holistic design. And in accordance with the AAES Environment and Hetero-Specific Furnishings©™ approach.
That is, a method, proposed by The HAD Human Animal Design studio, which aims to design by doing attention to the needs of animals as well as those of their cohabitants humans. To the ethology of the animal as well as family routines and habits. The objective is «a well-conceived space and in it furnishings, accessories and light, which have a positive impact on the well-being of the animals and the system in which they live». Amelia Valletta, Scientific Director and Technical Director, teacher of the course, explains it.
The course uses a “CZ approach” (cognitive anthropological zoo) and is structured with an interdisciplinary perspective, to teach how to rethink domestic environments in the name of inclusiveness. Lectures and exercises are held on days and times that also allow those who already work to attend (costs 1300 euros for 32 hours). In short, we are within what is defined as lifelong learning, the long-term learning that today is more or less obligatory for every professional. But the direction is clear, for everyone: animals are at the center of our lives and our homes.
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