Product Design, MA

You will explore the multidisciplinary field of design and challenge the norms in design thinking. You will consider not only materials and manufacturing, but also international design strategies, helping you to understand global market forces.

On the MA Product Design course you will be encouraged to explore the multidisciplinary field of design and challenge the norms in design thinking.

A variety of modules will help you to consider not only materials and manufacturing, but also international design strategies, helping you to understand global market forces.

By identifying trends that are supported by new technological opportunities you will be able to develop a product idea and fully consider its marketing, branding and packaging.

Student work

Take a look at recent work in our online student gallery.

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Content

The course shares lectures for the following modules with the other courses in the Product Design suite:

• Research and Design Methodologies
• Design Philosophy
• Design Paradigms

They also share studio time and seminars for the following modules:

• Computer Aided Design Systems
• Artefact and System Realisation

The following modules are specific to the MA Product Design course:

• Materials Science and Selection
• Manufacturing Processes

What will I produce?

By the end of the course you will have realised a working product which will be costed, packaged and ready for market.

You will have also produced a reflective journal and a dissertation examining and analysing the following aspects of your product:

• the market
• materials research
• design methodologies.

Student work

Take a look at recent work in our online student gallery.

How do you study?

This modular course will be taught through:

• lectures – with all students from the Product Design suite
• intensive workshop introductions – to introduce all the equipment available so that you can use it to its full advantage
• studio sessions – these will often underpin areas introduced in the lectures
• seminars – with the rest of your course group you will examine and develop areas through discussion
• tutorials
• industrial and study visits.

Assessment

Assessment is carried out via coursework at the end of each stage.

Who teaches on this course?

You will be taught by an experienced team who are passionate about this subject area. Take a look at some of their profiles to find out more about their areas of expertise.

Course leader: Dr Sarah Kettley

Leslie Arthur

Resources and facilities

The MA is hosted by the School of Architecture, Design and the Built Environment, giving students access to a range of excellent dedicated facilities within the School. Facilities are supervised by skilled technical personnel.

Research opportunities

This course promotes development towards MPhil and PhD.