Image Foundry
The benchmark school at the gateway to Paris, training for careers in graphic design, digital technology and visual communications.
La Fonderie de l’Image, a long-standing vocational training center with over 35 years of history, is a professional training institution that trains nearly 1,000 young people each year—from high school graduates to those with master’s degrees—in graphic design, digital creation, communication, web development, and artificial intelligence in eastern Paris. At the intersection of education, creativity, and the cultural industries, the Fonderie de l’Image employs a project-based teaching approach closely aligned with professional realities and contemporary creative challenges. It also fosters a strong international focus, particularly through international workshops and Erasmus+ exchange programs.
More than just a school. La Fonderie de l'Image has established itself as a leading institution in graphic design: serving as a school, a resource center, and a hub for contemporary design, it brings together professionals, researchers, and creators around key events that shape the discipline, such as “Fonts & Faces,” the International Typography Symposium, the Puces de l'Illu, and the Puces Typo. A unifying force and trendsetter within its ecosystem, La Fonderie de l'Image combines rigorous academic standards with a strong professional foundation. It guides its students toward complete mastery of the creative professions and ensures their long-term integration into the workforce, with an 80% placement rate in their chosen field.
