Bachelor of Design (Product Design)

University of South Australia

This practical degree will equip you with the skills needed to design and create products that people use every day, such as electronic devices, domestic appliances, homewares, medical devices, sports equipment, user experiences and interfaces, furniture, mobility solutions and more. Product designers need to consider human factors, usability, aesthetics, manufacturing technologies, materials and environmental sustainability in their designs, and this comprehensive, practical degree will have you doing just that. During your studies, you will develop fundamental practical skills through design studio classes, model making and prototyping.You will learn in our dedicated studios and state of the art workshops fitted with digital fabrication equipment such as laser cutters, CNC routers and 3D printers, and virtual reality systems. You can practice skills learned in real world workplaces when you complete professional placements as part of your study. There is also the opportunity for you to complete some of your studies overseas.There is a lot of ground to cover in this degree, starting with a fundamental understanding of the elements and principles of design. Much of this study takes place in the purpose built design studios located on campus. You will study basic skills and concepts relating to areas such as sketching and visualisation techniques design history and theory human centred design computer aided design and creativity.

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