Product Design (Hons) York St John University

Overview

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.

Career

On this Product Design (Hons) course  at York St John University you will gain the creative and technical ability you need to succeed as a product designer. You will be able to demonstrate your versatility and practical skill through your portfolio of work. You will also build skills in problem solving, research and communication that can lead to a range of other creative roles.

This degree could be the first step toward your career as a:

• Computer aided design (CAD) technician

• Clothing technologist

• Furniture designer

• Interior designer

• Materials engineer

• Product designer