Tuition

€21,500

Duration

3 years,4 years

Admissions Deadline

Apply Anytime

Location

Kingston upon Thames

Profile

Shape the future of everyday objects with Kingston University’s prestigious BA (Hons) in Product & Furniture Design. This three-year, full-time program equips you with the creative and technical skills to become a versatile product and furniture designer, fostering innovation, user-centered design principles, and a deep understanding of the entire design process.

Key Features:

- Design Thinking and User Focus: Develop a human-centered design approach, learning to empathize with users, identify user needs, and translate them into innovative and user-friendly products and furniture.
- Concept Development and Prototyping: Hone your ability to translate ideas into tangible designs. Learn sketching, ideation techniques, rapid prototyping methods (3D printing, laser cutting, etc.), and user testing to refine your designs.
- Technical Expertise: Gain a solid foundation in product and furniture design principles, materials science, manufacturing processes, and sustainability considerations. Master industry-standard design software for 3D modeling, technical drawing, and potentially explore traditional woodworking techniques.
- Project-Based Learning: Develop your design skills and problem-solving abilities through engaging product and furniture design projects. Work on real-world design challenges, collaborating with clients and stakeholders to design innovative and functional products and furniture.

This program is ideal for students with a passion for design, functionality, and a desire to create beautiful and user-friendly products that make a difference in everyday life. Graduates emerge as versatile product and furniture designers prepared for diverse careers in various fields, including:

Consumer product design (electronics, furniture, household goods)
Furniture design (residential, commercial, bespoke furniture)
User interface (UI) and user experience (UX) design for physical products
Sustainable product and furniture design
Design research and innovation
Design consultancy firms
Product development departments within companies
Starting your own product or furniture design practice
Further studies in product design, furniture design, or related fields (e.g., design engineering, user experience design)

Notes

For non-EU students it is recommended to apply before the deadline.
Application deadline for EU students is mid January.
Location: Kingston School of Art, Knights Park.
Tuition fee for UK students is €10,850.

Tuition

€21,500

Specific Areas of Study

Product and Industrial Design

Format

Full Time

Degree Type

Bachelors
Foundation Year

Admissions Requirements

American High School / Secondary School Diploma with minimum of 3.0 GPA.

Additional requirements:

SAT Subject test in above subject area, with a score of 550+
OR: Honours class credits or college credits in the subject areas, with a score of B.
Students with the Diploma but no AP work, SAT Subject scores, Honours class or College Credits may apply for a Foundation programme
Portfolio in digital format, 15-20 pages in length and show us the four values of questioning, curiosity, technical ability, and enthusiasm.