Product Design
C5233 – Diploma of Product Design
Electric drill modeling.
Puzzle clock.
3D glasses.
Robot.
Product Design can be defined as the idea generation, concept development, testing and manufacturing or implementation of a physical object or service. As a product designer, you will be equipped with the skills needed to bring products from conception to market. Product Design looks at all aspects of design including; aesthetics, technology, ergonomics, usability, stress analysis and materials engineering.
RMIT’s Product Design program is designed to develop the skills and knowledge that will enable you to pursue careers in the product design industry in a range of positions or to work as an independent designer in Australia or overseas.
Starting with a project brief, you will learn traditional product development techniques, as well as the latest industry tools and practices to formulate solutions to design problems. You will be guided through the process of developing new consumer products (such as electrical enclosures, toys or kitchenware) resolving practical, manufacturing and environmental issues.
Program information
Diploma of Graphic Design
Program guide – provides full details including, program structures, entrance requirements and application information.
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Career outcomes
- computer-aided design,
- product illustration,
- CAD drafter,
- product styling,
- home wares,
- model making,
- furniture and lighting,
- toy design,
- eco design,
- special effects for film and television
Student work
2012 Graduate exhibition
2011 Graduate exhibition
The graduate exhibition 2011 showcases the imagination, concept development and talent of future product designers. The exhibition was held at Eco Outdoors in Richmond. Check out some more of their work.
Smiggle designs
Concept Designs of modern stationary produced by second year Diploma students for leading brand Smiggle.
Working with industry
Student of Product Design have many opportunities to partake in industry led competitions and projects. Students often work on real-life industry briefed projects throughout their two years of study. The industry networking is very beneficial for students, and can lead to students being invited to partake on industry based committees and boards, such as the agIdeas student representative board.
Facilities
The Product Design workshop and studio is based in RMIT Building 94, 23-27 Cardigan Street, Carlton. Students work in dedicated studio spaces and PC laboratories using industry standard computer applications, ensuring students are work-ready.
Staff
Rosetta Di Giangregorio - Program Director
Julian Pratt - Program Coordinator
Kevin Lewis – Teacher
Layal Saker - Teacher
Jan Henry-Jones - Teacher
Contact us
Program enquiries
School of Design TAFE
Tel. +61 3 9925 4819
Email: design.tafe@rmit.edu.au
General enquiries
Speak to our staff about programs, applications, pathways and important dates at: RMIT Info Corner
330 Swanston Street (cnr La Trobe Street)
Melbourne VIC 3000
Tel. +61 3 9925 2260
Email: study@rmit.edu.au
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