Graduate in Design

Product Design

This programme enables students to design innovative products and services with a focus on the circular economy. Through advanced design processes, practical activities and stimulating laboratory exercises, students engage in real-world challenges and collaborate with industry. The programme works on design from a strategic perspective, emphasising emerging technologies, sustainability and user-centred approaches. By exploring different product typologies in various industrial sectors, students develop the skills needed to create critically-minded solutions capable of responding to society's emerging challenges.

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Inês Fernandes

Carla Vinha

Rui Sousa

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Critical, practice-based and contextual learning

Objectives

Explore creative methods and tools for research and project development, articulating strategic thinking and critical vision.
Integrate knowledge of materials, engineering processes and emerging technologies into the design workflow.
Connecting with the professional context through projects within different sectors, internships and visits to companies, factories and cultural centres.
Develop personal communication and teamwork skills.
Build a solid portfolio based on practical experiences and direct contact with professionals and experts in the field.

Structure, content and learning progression

Curriculum

Year — 1

Contextual Studies 90 HC 9 ECTS

Product Project 240 HC 24 ECTS

Product Design Lab 90 HC 12 ECTS

Advanced Virtual Modelling 90 HC 9 ECTS

Product Engineering 90 HC 6 ECTS

Year — 2

Study Plan — Master in Design

Profile

ECTS Credits: 120 Credits
Duration: 2 years · 4 semesters
Start date: outubro 2026
Applications: September 20
Vacancies (Design Master): 80
Format: In person
Languages: Portuguese · English
Accreditation: ACEF/2021/0421602
DGES Registration: R/A-Ef 90/2011/AL0

Creative processes and tangible outcomes

Projects

EZ.Move

A Charging Module for Electric Vehicles

Júlio Teixeira

Circular Economy in Product Design

Application in Footwear Design

Diogo Pimenta

BE 4.0

Advanced Concept

Jorge Carneiro

Dialogue between design, industry and culture

Ecosystem

Aligned with the latest professional practices, it allows students to collaborate annually with various companies and industries on projects, competitions, research incentives and internships within the curriculum.