The Prototyper

We offer a limited amount of scholarships for the Seeker Pathway online. Scholarships are available for BIPOC, people suffering political turmoil such as those based in countries at war, or people going through demonstrable economic hardship. Please contact us on school@fondosupperclub.com

This course is ideal for designers, aspiring designers, activists, food system enthusiasts, and anyone interested in designing for disruption and leveraging creative skills to address food system issues. No prior design experience is required, just a passion for positive change and an interest in how creativity can drive social good.

This course is designed for curious, creative minds who are passionate about food and its potential as a medium for design, storytelling, and change. It’s ideal for:
Designers, artists, chefs, and creatives looking to explore the intersection of food and design
Entrepreneurs and aspiring founders interested in launching a sustainable food-related venture
Professionals in the food industry seeking to expand their thinking and innovate beyond traditional approaches

Anyone with a personal or professional project related to food who wants to explore new perspectives, gain practical tools, and receive expert feedback. Whether you're just beginning your journey or looking to push your existing practice further, this course offers both inspiration and practical guidance tailored to different levels of engagement.

To maximise your experience, please arrange your schedule to be fully present for all sessions. This supports not only your learning but also that of your fellow participants. If you are unable to attend part or all of a session, please notify the team as soon as possible so adjustments can be made.

While sessions will be recorded and available for review, active participation in discussions and exercises is highly encouraged to gain the most from the course.

The Explorer Pathway

This pathway is designed for those who want to dive deeper through hands-on practice and personalised feedback. In addition to the weekly Live lessons, you’ll participate in six practical workshops (2 hours each) and benefit from six one-on-one tutorials over the course. While there is still no mandatory homework, you’ll be encouraged to spend time between sessions reflecting on workshop activities and developing your personal project.

You are also requested to complete a personal project, which will be presented during the last lesson. This project will be the main focus of your work throughout the year and will form the basis of discussion during your six tutorials.

Your main commitment is to show up fully engaged, ready to experiment, and open to feedback during all scheduled sessions.


The Seeker Pathway

This pathway is designed so all learning occurs during sessions, with no homework required. Francesca will provide optional further readings for those interested, but your primary responsibility is to be fully present and engaged during scheduled session times.

The Protoyper Pathway


This pathway requires the highest level of time commitment, combining everything included in the Explorer Pathway with three international residencies throughout the academic year, each lasting 7 days.

As the most immersive and comprehensive pathway, it is designed for highly committed participants who are ready to fully engage with the experience, both creatively and personally, throughout the academic year.

We aim to provide you with a transparent learning experience. Please review our cancellation policy carefully.



Non-Refundable Fee

All course fees are non-refundable. Once payment is made, it cannot be refunded under any circumstances.



Cancellations

If you need to cancel your enrolment, please notify us as soon as possible. Despite any unforeseen circumstances, we cannot offer refunds or credits for future courses.


Course Access

After registration and payment, you will have immediate access to the course materials. This access remains available for the duration of the course period, even if you choose to cancel your participation.



Course Modifications

We reserve the right to modify the course content, schedule, or instructors if necessary. Any significant changes will be communicated in advance.

Course Cancellation

If we need to cancel the course, you will be offered a full refund of the course fee or the option to transfer your enrolment to a future course date.

We recognise and value the time, effort, and commitment that participants invest in this course, as well as that of our guest speakers. We offer two types of certificates depending on the chosen pathway and level of engagement.

For the Seeker Pathway

Participants on this pathway are eligible to receive a Certificate of Participation, provided they attend at least 80% of the (ONLIVE) lessons. This means attending a minimum of 6 out of the 8 live sessions per module (including both Francesca Zampollo and guest speaker sessions). The certificate acknowledges active engagement and learning throughout the course.

For the Explorer Pathway

Participants on this more in-depth pathway are eligible to receive a Certificate of Completion, which reflects both participation and practical application. To qualify, participants must:

• Attend at least 80% of the (ONLIVE) workshops (i.e., 5 out of 6 workshops across the three modules)
• Attend at least 80% of the (ONLIVE) lessons (i.e., 19 out of 24 live sessions across the three modules)
• Complete a personal project and present it in the final course session

In addition, participants in the Explorer Pathway are expected to take an active role during workshops, engaging fully with the sessions with their camera on. Active participation is essential and not limited to passive attendance or auditing.

This certificate is intended to recognise the hands-on work, use of Food Design Thinking methods, and individual project development completed during the course.

We can issue certificates on demand; however, please note that our organisation is not state-regulated and therefore we cannot offer official academic credits.

You’ll receive a certificate of participation or completion at the end of the course. While this isn’t an accredited academic program, it’s a well-respected course within the food design community and can be a strong addition to your portfolio or CV.

The course is taught in English. You don’t need to be a native speaker, but a conversational level of understanding will help you keep up with discussions and make the most of the experience.

You’ll need a stable internet connection and access to Zoom and Discord. A laptop or desktop computer is recommended for the best experience (mobile phones can work, but limit your participation). No special software is required beyond that.

You'll have access to all recordings and materials until the end of August 2027, after the course ends, so you can revisit the content at your own pace.