Design Degrees Online

Name:Product Design
Award:BDes/BDes (Hons)
Study Mode:Full-Time (Undergraduate)
Napier Code:U54108
UCAS:W241

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Why choose this course?

Every product we buy, from MP3 players to the chairs we sit on, has been designed to look and work in a certain way. On this course you’ll learn how to design and develop innovative, attractive and usable products, from commercial 3D objects to conceptual design and communications. You will develop diverse skills in visualisation, prototyping, computer aided drawing, materials and fabrication while applying your design research skills to other creative areas such as branding and interaction design. We aim to reflect the changing role of the product designer so you’ll explore product design in its most modern contexts, looking at future technologies, changing customer culture and the impact of carbon neutral lifestyles on manufacturing. You’ll develop an excellent understanding of industry and work with our industry partners such as Polaroid and Deutsche Post, on live projects or undertake a work placement. You can also choose to study abroad. On graduation you’ll be eligible for membership of the Institute of Engineering Designers, giving you a professionally recognised qualification.
Skills

You’ll develop good research, problem solving, and conceptual development skills, as well as the ability to work on your own initiative. You’ll be able to communicate and work in a team and develop an awareness of the business potential of ideas. You’ll also gain practical skills in design, sketching, use of digital media, 3D modelling, materials and manufacture, plus business and marketing skills.
Career Prospects
As Scotland’s Number One University for Graduate Employability (HESA 2008) and Graduate Prospects (The Independent and The Times University Guides for 2009), we can offer you a valuable head-start in your chosen career.

This qualification can lead to a number of careers in various areas of design including:
product design
industrial design
medical equipment design
sports equipment design
carbon neutral design
brand management
advertising
graphic design
web design.

After successful completion of the degree you can go on to develop more targeted research and practice have the opportunity to progress to postgraduate level within our Master of Design (MDes) courses.