Elisava — Barcelona School of Design and Engineering, founded in 1961, is Spain's first design school. Affiliated with the University of Vic–Central University of Catalonia (UVic-UCC), its philosophy integrates rationalism and the Bauhaus legacy, emphasizing interdisciplinary innovation, critical thinking, and social responsibility to address pressing global challenges such as climate change and inequality. Its academic offerings include notable undergraduate degrees such as the Bachelor in Design and Innovation, the Bachelor in Industrial Design Engineering, and the Bachelor in Design for Food Systems, alongside graduate programs like Master's Degrees in Design and Communication and professional Master's in Interior Design, Retail Design, and Business Design.