Barreira Art and Design

What Barreira Art and Design does

Barreira Art and Design (Barreira A+D), legally BARREIRA ARTE Y DISEÑO, S.L.U. (NIF B98136872), is a privately held art and design educational institution headquartered at Gran Vía Fernando el Católico 69, Valencia, Spain, with a secondary registered office at San Jacinto 1, Valencia. The school offers a multi-tier program portfolio spanning intermediate vocational cycles (Ciclo Formativo de Grado Medio), advanced vocational cycles (Grado Superior), official undergraduate degrees (Grado) in disciplines including graphic design, interior design, fashion design, animation, video games, film, and marketing/communication, a trilateral International Bachelor in Design taught in English and delivered across Rome (Accademia Italiana), Valencia, and Paris (ECV/Condé), a suite of specialized master's programs (Style Lab Fashion Styling, VIVID Brand Design, Contemporary Craftsmanship, Interiorism, Fashion Communication and Marketing, Costume Design for Film), and short professional courses. The institution is not technology-driven — its platform is classroom-based instruction supplemented by an internship program with companies across multiple sectors, Erasmus international mobility, and signature annual events Pasarela Barreira (fashion runway) and Semana del Diseño (Design Week).

The business model is tuition-driven. Revenue streams include recurring tuition and course fees across all program tiers, one-time master's program fees with seat reservation deposits (600€), and continuing-education short courses. Pricing is supplemented by an unusually broad scholarship and aid structure (850€ continuity aid, 850€ family income aid, 500€ unemployment/ERTE support, 650€ Excellence Scholarship, 400€ large-family and disability aids, plus a 3% early-payment discount and 0% interest partner-bank financing for nine months, with Fundae-subsidized training for active professionals). GTM is direct-to-consumer via a centralized admissions office, complemented by event-driven recruitment (Open Days, Pasarela Barreira, Semana del Diseño, La Ex fashion fair) and community-led growth through an alumni network and internship-driven referrals. No revenue, headcount, or funding figures are disclosed. Ownership appears founder/family-controlled via a single-member Spanish limited company structure with no parent holding, external investors, or M&A activity identified.

Name

Barreira Art and Design

Legal name

BARREIRA ARTE Y DISEÑO, S.L.U.

Website

https://barreira.edu.es

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Barreira A+D is a privately held art and design school in Valencia, Spain, offering vocational cycles, undergraduate degrees, master's programs, and a trilateral International Bachelor across Rome, Valencia, and Paris, serving aspiring creatives across eight design disciplines.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Art and Design Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Technical and Trade Schools (6115), Educational Services (611)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Design Colleges (Graphic, Industrial, UX/UI, Interior) (EDAHAJAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Fashion & Apparel Design Colleges (EDAHAJAF)

Keywords

• Art design education
• Fashion design school
• Vocational design training
• Design master's programs
• International design education

Headquarters

HQ city

Valencia

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Course Fees: Primary revenue from tuition fees for various programs including middle-grade vocational cycles, upper-grade vocational cycles, undergraduate degrees, master's degrees, and short courses. The institution offers multiple financing options and scholarships.
2. Master's Programs: Revenue from specialized master's programs including Style Lab (Stylism and Creative Direction), VIVID (Brand Design), and Contemporary Crafts. Programs include international experiences and professional development components.
3. Professional Development and Workshops: Short courses and professional development offerings for continuing education in design fields including fashion, crafts, and graphic design.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Barreira A+D is an art and design school delivering accredited educational programs at multiple levels — intermediate vocational cycles (Grado Medio), advanced vocational cycles (Grado Superior), official university-level undergraduate degrees (Grados), the International Bachelor in Design spanning Rome-Valencia-Paris, specialized master's degrees, and short professional courses. Programs span graphic design, fashion design, interior design, animation, video games, film, marketing and communication, and art. The institution also runs the annual Pasarela Barreira fashion show and Semana del Diseño Design Week, and offers internship placement services with partner companies.

Product overview

Barreira A+D (Centro Oficial de Estudios Superiores) is a comprehensive art and design educational institution in Valencia, Spain, with over 60 years of experience. The institution offers a multi-level portfolio of educational programs: Ciclo Formativo de Grado Medio (intermediate vocational training), Ciclo Formativo de Grado Superior (advanced vocational training), official university-level Grados (degrees) in graphic design, interior design, fashion design and other disciplines, the International Bachelor in Design spanning Rome-Valencia-Paris with specializations in Fashion, Graphic, and Interior & Product Design, specialized Master's programs including VIVID Master in Brand Design, Style Lab Master in Fashion Styling and Creative Direction, Master in Contemporary Craftsmanship, Master in Interiorism, Master in Fashion Communication and Marketing, and Master in Costume Design for Film, plus short professional Cursos. The institution operates an annual Pasarela Barreira fashion show and Semana del Diseño event series, provides internship partnerships with companies, and facilitates international mobility through Erasmus and membership in Cumulus and ELIA design education networks.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• International Bachelor in Design: International bachelor's program with mobility across Rome, Valencia, and Paris in partnership with Accademia Italiana, ECV, and Condé schools.

Products and services

• Ciclos Formativos de Grado Medio Intermediate vocational training programs in design disciplines including graphic design, fashion, and animation, targeted at secondary education graduates seeking professional qualifications.
• Ciclos Formativos de Grado Superior Advanced vocational training programs in design, animation, and video games at higher secondary education level, targeted at students seeking professional qualifications beyond intermediate level.
• Grados Universitarios (Estudios Superiores) Official university-level degree programs (Grados) in graphic design, interior design, fashion design, animation, and other creative disciplines, targeted at students seeking accredited undergraduate qualifications.
• Grado en Diseño de Moda Four-year (240 ECTS) official degree in Fashion Design preparing students to create their own fashion labels or work in the fashion industry, with student collections presented annually at Pasarela Barreira.
• International Bachelor in Design International three-year degree program (180 ECTS) taught in English with mobility across Rome (Accademia Italiana, Year 1), Valencia (Barreira, Year 2), and Paris (ECV/Condé, Year 3). Specializations in Fashion Design, Graphic Design, and Interior and Product Design.
• Style Lab: Máster en Estilismo, Imagen y Dirección Creativa de Moda Master's program in Fashion Styling, Image, and Creative Direction with international mobility to Istituto Marangoni in Milan. Focuses on editorial production, digital narrative, audiovisual performance, and portfolio building through practical projects.
• VIVID: Master in Brand Design Master's program in Brand Design emulating real agency dynamics, covering brand strategy and visual identity development. Includes international experience in New York and masterclasses from industry professionals.
• Máster en Artesanía Contemporánea (Bags, Shoes and Objects Design) Master's program focused on creating contemporary craft brands for bags, shoes, and objects using artisanal and industrial processes. 90% practical with over 25 craft techniques taught by National Craft Award winners. Includes international experience in Florence. Co-directed by Estudio Savage (Lucas Zaragosí and Adrián Salvador).
• Master's Degree Programs (Portfolio) Portfolio of master's degree programs in specialized creative fields including Brand Design, Fashion Styling, Interior Design, Contemporary Craftsmanship, Fashion Communication and Marketing, and Costume Design for Film.
• Short Professional Courses (Cursos) Short professional courses in various creative disciplines for continuing education and skill development, targeted at active professionals seeking targeted training. Fundae subsidized training available for active professionals.
• Convenios de Prácticas en Empresa (Internship Program) Internship programs with partner companies across various sectors, providing students practical work experience as part of their curriculum requirements. Both curricular and voluntary internships available.
• Programa de Movilidad Internacional (Erasmus) International exchange program through Erasmus and partnerships with design schools worldwide. The school is member of Cumulus and ELIA international design education networks, facilitating cross-institutional student mobility.

Quantifiable outcome

• Students present collections at Pasarela Barreira event attended by 600+ industry professionals
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• AD EducationminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 February 2025Collaborated in donation of computer equipment to Fundación Trilema following DANA disaster, along with CES. Demonstrates corporate social responsibility and community engagement.
• CESminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 February 2025Collaborated in donation of computer equipment to Fundación Trilema following DANA disaster, along with AD Education. Demonstrates commitment to education access.
• Istituto MarangonicoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational academic partner for the Style Lab Master's in Fashion Styling and Creative Direction. Students attend an exclusive course designed specifically for Barreira at Istituto Marangoni in Milan, gaining international exposure and industry connections.
• Accademia Italiana (Rome)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerYear 1 partner for the International Bachelor in Design. Students complete their first year in Rome studying design fundamentals in the Italian cultural context.
• ECV / Condé (Paris)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerYear 3 partner for the International Bachelor in Design. Students complete their final year in Paris gaining expert-level skills and professional transition preparation.
• Estudio SavagecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-directed by Lucas Zaragosí and Adrián Salvador, Estudio Savage partners with the Master's in Contemporary Crafts. Won Premio Madrid Craft Week 2024 for craft dissemination.
• Various Companies for InternshipscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCompanies across various economic sectors partner with Barreira for student internship programs, providing practical work experience and potential employment pathways.
• La Ex (Feria)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerFashion fair in Valencia where Barreira students showcase fashion collections and participate in customization activities, reaching new audiences.
• Let's Make UpminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBeauty and makeup partner for Pasarela Barreira fashion show, providing professional makeup services for models.
• Carmen Duran Model AgencyminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorModel agency providing professional models for Pasarela Barreira fashion runway events.
• AFLAMEcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAFLAME provides fashion awards at Pasarela Barreira and contributes jury members. Founded by Aarón Gil, also serves as fashion stylist and jury participant.
• SPAIN GALLERYminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPlatform that joined Pasarela Barreira in 2026, delivering its own prize to recognize emerging fashion talent.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• IED (Istituto Europeo di Design): European design school network offering undergraduate and master's programs in fashion, design, visual arts across Spain (Madrid, Barcelona) and Italy. Closest large-scale competitor for the same Spanish/international design-student segment.
• Istituto Marangoni: Italian luxury-fashion and design school with multiple European campuses (Milan, Paris, London, Florence). Barreira's explicit master's partner for Style Lab; directly comparable in fashion/brand design education targeting international students.
• ESDI (Escola Superior de Disseny): Barcelona-based design higher-education institution offering degrees in graphic design, product design, interior design, and fashion. Competes directly for Spanish design students, particularly in Catalonia.
• ECV - Creative Schools & Community: French network of design schools with Paris campus (Barreira's Year 3 partner for International Bachelor). Directly comparable in creative arts/design higher-education programs in Europe.
• LCI Barcelona: Barcelona-based design school within the LCI Education network, offering fashion, graphic, interior, and product design degrees in Spain. Targets the same Spanish design-student pool with similar program structure.
• Accademia Italiana (Arte, Moda, Design): Rome-based design school and Barreira's Year 1 International Bachelor partner. Comparable in program structure (fashion, interior, product, graphic design degrees) and student demographic.

Emerging players

• Domestika: Online creative-school platform offering low-cost design, illustration, and craft courses from Spanish-speaking creators. Represents the emerging online/digital threat to traditional design-school pricing and enrollment.

Broad incumbents

• CEU Universidad Cardenal Herrera: Large Spanish private university offering design and arts programs among many other disciplines. Provides broader degree portfolio and brand scale that competes for the same prospective students.
• Universidad Europea (Design programs): Large Spanish private university with design, fashion, and creative arts programs across multiple campuses. Competes at the broader university-tier level for the same design-student segment.
• ESNE (Universidad Camilo José Cela): Madrid-based design university school offering degrees in fashion, graphic design, interior design, video games, and animation — overlapping much of Barreira's program portfolio with a stronger Madrid positioning.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/barreira_ayd
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCADh3vf0WyLYJPzuYI9sBWA/videos
• Facebookfacebook.com/escuelabarreira
• Instagraminstagram.com/barreira_arte_y_diseno
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/barreira-arte-y-dise-o

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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