Product Design
You’ll develop the strategic thinking and creative problem-solving skills needed to design innovative, user-centered products that meet market demands—equipping you to make a significant impact in the field of product design.
- 2 Years / Onsite
- Intakes: Jan, Apr, Jun, Oct
Overview
Product Design explores how innovative ideas are transformed into functional, user-centered products that enhance everyday life. At Lisburn University, we examine the intersection of creativity, technology, and market needs to develop products that are both aesthetically appealing and highly functional.
One day in class, your professor might present a case study on a groundbreaking product or emerging design trend. You and your classmates analyze, critique, and discuss its usability, materials, sustainability, and market impact. Then, you create your own product concept, applying design principles and problem-solving techniques to address real-world challenges.
Career Opportunities
Our graduates pursue careers and internships in a wide range of industries, including industrial design, user experience (UX) design, product development, packaging design, and sustainable design. Many have launched their own successful design studios or pursued further studies in design innovation, engineering, or business. Others have contributed to global corporations, startups, and research institutions, shaping the future of product design through creativity, technology, and human-centered solutions.
Program Learning Outcomes
Demonstrate an understanding of how product design influences user experience, drives innovation, and impacts economic, environmental, and social systems in both local and global contexts.
Be able to apply a variety of design principles, prototyping techniques, and user research methods to develop functional, aesthetically appealing, and sustainable products.
Demonstrate an understanding of the evolution, challenges, and opportunities within the field of product design and be prepared to create innovative, ethical, and user-centered solutions for a rapidly changing world.
Programme
| Semester 1 | Credits | Number |
|---|---|---|
| Introduction to Product Design | 4 | PDES 101 |
| Design Thinking and Innovation | 3 | PDES 110 |
| Materials and Manufacturing | 3 | PDES 120 |
| Semester 2 | Credits | Number |
|---|---|---|
| Human-Centered Design | 4 | PDES 201 |
| Sketching and 3D Modeling | 3 | PDES 210 |
| Ergonomics and User Experience | 3 | PDES 220 |
| Semester 3 | Credits | Number |
|---|---|---|
| Sustainable Product Design | 4 | PDES 301 |
| Prototyping and Fabrication | 3 | PDES 310 |
| Design for Manufacturing | 3 | PDES 320 |
| Semester 4 | Credits | Number |
|---|---|---|
| Advanced Product Development | 4 | PDES 401 |
| Interactive and Smart Products | 3 | PDES 410 |
| Capstone Project in Product Design | 3 | PDES 420 |
| Total for the entire period of study | 40 |
Contact us
Unit 1 44-550 Longstone Street, Lisburn BT28 1TP Northern Ireland
How to Apply?
- You Apply
Tell us a little about yourself and we’ll help with the rest. Our convenient online application tool only takes 10 minutes to complete.
- We Connect
After you submit your application, an admissions representative will contact you and will help you to complete the process.
- You Get Ready
Once you’ve completed your application and connected with an admissions representative, you’re ready to create your schedule.