Product Design (Hons) Edinburgh Napier University

Overview

With an emphasis on innovation and user-focus, in the  Product Design (Hons) course from Edinburgh Napier University you’ll learn a range of practical skills in visualisation, prototyping, CAD, materials, fabrication, business and marketing skills to prepare you for a career in design.

Quick Facts:

• Based at a multi-disciplinary campus, you'll be in close contact with students and staff involved in other aspects of design, giving you access to a breadth of inspiration and expertise that can add further depth to your study. 

• This course provides the opportunity to study at a partner university overseas, or take a work placement in industry during your third year.

• Graduates enjoy a high success rate in gaining employment after graduation, and the alumni form an important part of the industry network. 

• You'll gain an understanding of the creative economy and professional design practice. You'll work with the industry partners on live projects and have the opportunity to undertake a work placement. Links with industry are encouraged through external lectures, placements and participation in competitions.

Careers

Through a blend of design theory, technical skills, and hands-on prototyping, you'll learn to develop products that are not only functional and user-friendly but also aesthetically pleasing and emotionally resonant. This course can lead to a career in various areas of design including:

• Product design

• Industrial design

• Furniture design

• Concept design for the film and gaming industries

• UX and service design

• Medical equipment design

• Sports equipment design

• UX and service design

• Advertising