Product Design

Invent, innovate and create. Turn your passion for design into a career.

This degree is all about creativity and invention. It's about designing and making products, whether that be on an industrial or bespoke level. We will give you the technical skills you need to turn the product innovations of your imagination into reality. You will graduate with the theoretical and practical expertise to make it in the creative industry.

Gain the knowledge and skills you need to find creative solutions to design problems. We will help you understand how your products can meet the needs of users and make a difference to the way we live. From the day you join the course you will respond to briefs as you draw, model and make products. While studying with us you will:

Examine human factors and how we use products
Conduct user-centred research to understand user needs
Explore the materials and processes used in product design
Learn to test and evaluate product prototypes
Consider the differences between designing for bespoke and industrial product design
To turn your innovations into reality, we will help you decide the best materials, processes and technologies to use. You will become an experienced user of computer aided design (CAD) and computer aided manufacture (CAM) applications.

When you choose to study with us, you have the opportunity to:

Take part in national competitions to put your ideas out into the world
Work with industry clients on live briefs, researching and presenting your own proposals to clients
Visit cities around the world, so you can experience international contemporary design and find new inspiration
Exhibit your work at our annual degree show, the perfect way to build a professional network
Our team of designers and technical specialists are here to support you. Your tutors will really get to know you, your practice and your ambitions.