BA(Hons) in Product Design by LASALLE College of the Arts

The pedagogy engages design practice through contextual underpinnings linking theory to practice: an awareness of the issues pertinent to contemporary design is emphasised and reflected incrementally through various levels of learning.

It is an immersive programme of thinking through making in a studio-based environment. This is realised through a strong emphasis on user research, technical understanding and criticality. You will be challenged to work within or even define design projects briefs with diverse starting points to conceive innovative products, services and research across contexts and cultures.

This critical experimentation is tempered with a good knowledge and understanding of significant developments in design history and theory as well as core discipline knowledge in materials science, manufacturing technology and mass production. You are also trained to a high level of proficiency in 2D/3D manual and digital, integral to the reflexive practicing designer.

The programme offers teaching approaches and delivery from a range of industry practitioners as well as designers and visiting artists from the creative industry and related fields. Research field trips are also included to enrich the learning experience and provide real-world design challenges in varied contexts.

The objective is to develop a different breed of professionals who work across disciplines, redefine products, push the boundaries of materials and create new meanings and experiences for users in the global arena. You will be well prepared to work on an international level within good design companies or as independent designers.