Program Overview
The Politecnico di Milano's 3-year Product Design program equips students with the skills to transform ideas into user-friendly products. The program emphasizes design principles, product development, user experience, and the integration of manufacturing and sustainability into the design process. Graduates are qualified as design technicians with career paths in design companies, furniture design, and the broader design industry.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
The Product Design program is a 3-year Laurea (equivalent to BSc) program offered at the Politecnico di Milano. It is taught in Italian and is located at the Milano Bovisa campus. The program aims to equip students with the skills and knowledge necessary to transform ideas into tangible products. It focuses on:
- Providing a strong foundation in design principles.
- Developing the ability to conceive and develop new products across various categories.
- Training students to generate ideas that result in user-friendly and appealing products.
- Integrating manufacturing, technology, sustainability, and consumer market considerations into the design process.
Careers:
Graduates of the Product Design program are qualified as design technicians. They possess the ability to blend creativity with innovation, offering benefits to both users and manufacturers. Potential career paths include:
- Self-employment as a designer.
- Positions in design companies, studios, and consultancies.
- Roles in furniture design industries.
- Opportunities within the broader design industry.
Other:
Graduates of the Product Design program can pursue further education in related fields such as:
- Integrated Product Design
- Design & Engineering
- Product Service System Design
- Yacht & Cruising Vessel Design They may also be eligible for admission to other Laurea Magistrale (equivalent to Master of Science) programs or 1st level Specializing Masters, subject to evaluation of their academic record.
