France
EnsadLab—A Pioneer Art & Design Laboratory
As a member of PSL University, EnsadLab is the first French research unit within an art and design school, considering its role and activities at the interface of art, design, experimental sciences,engineering, social and humanities sciences .
Established in 2007, it trains a new generation of artists and designers, develops research projects, and promotes knowledge dissemination and tech transfer in partnership with PSL Innovation & Entrepreneurship Office. With 30 researchers, 22 PhD students (2024/25). EnsadLab operates through five thematic research groupsand a dedicated platform.
Cooperations
EnsadLab fosters partnerships with companies (EDF, Orange Labs, Hermès), public institutions (CNOUS, Conseil Départemental de Seine-St-Denis, …), cultural organizations (Centre Pompidou, Société des arts technologiques…, and global universities. It receives support from the French National Research Agency (ANR) and the European Commission (Horizon Europe).
PSL-SACRe Doctorate
The PSL-SACRe practice based doctoral program, established in 2012, connects seven prestigious institutions (Ecole des Arts Décoratifs -PSL CNSAD-PSL, FEMIS, CNSMDP, ENSBA, ENS, ENSA Paris Malaquais) and 122 members. It focuses on arts, design/science research/creation.