Major overview
The rapid emergence and expansion of smart products is increasing the demand for a new wave of designers and product manufacturers.
This major offers industry expertise and practical, hands-on learning, and you’ll be encouraged to exhibit an innovative approach to your work.
When you graduate, you’ll be well-placed to work in emerging fields of contemporary industrial design such as inclusive design, the Internet of Things, smart living applications and broader smart product design.
What you’ll learn
In this major, you will develop the creative and technical skills needed to transform your ideas into cutting-edge creations and learn to design concepts through user engagement and collaboration.
You’ll study your practice in our design studio and progress your digital modelling and fabrication skills in our School of Design and Built Environment’s Makerspace, where your designs can come to life.
This major also gives you the ability to enhance your degree and support your career goals by studying either two additional specialisations or one specialisation and four elective units.
Detailed course structure and unit information
For detailed information on units and course structure, visit our Handbook.
How to study this major
You can study this major as part of any of the degrees below. A major is a set of eight or more units you complete as part of a degree, including at least two in your final year. The units may vary depending on the degree you choose.
Degrees
Career outcomes
The demand for product designers in Australia is being driven by technological innovation and a focus on user experience, making it a promising field for graduates.
Careers
- Industrial designer
- Furniture designer
- Project technician
- Design consultant
- 3D digital modeller and fabricator
- Biomedical technology designer
- Product usability expert
Industries
- Consumer appliances and electronics
- Product design manufacturing
- Smart materials
- Biomedical technology
- Automotive
Professional accreditation and recognition
Graduates can apply for professional membership with the Design Institute of Australia.
How to apply
This major is part of a degree. To apply, choose the degree you want to study and review its entry requirements. Then, prepare any required documents and submit your application before the deadline for your chosen intake.
After you receive and accept your offer, you can enrol in this major either at the start of your degree or later in your studies, depending on your course structure.
Choose your degree
To study this major, you'll need to apply one of the degrees listed below.Degrees
For full entry requirements, fees and information for international students, visit the course page.
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