Graduate in Design

Product Design

At the interface between design and engineering, Product Design allows the development of innovative and sustainable solutions for industry and society.

Stimulating and constantly updated, the area of Product Design requires the ability to design for dynamic contexts. With a pioneering teaching model, this course allows you to develop methodological skills to face industry and societal challenges. Technical and process, historical and heritage knowledge will contribute to your ability to communicate and present ideas and projects for products and services. You will be able to develop current and necessary skills in the area of Product Design and intervene in an industrial and digital environment, respecting sustainability values and acting on a local and global scale.

Profile

Objetives

  • Practice creative methods and tools for design investigation and ideation;
  • Knowledge about materials and engineering processes;
  • Explore emerging programs and technologies to assist design work-flow;
  • Reinforce design skills with business strategies and services;
  • Develop personal communication and teamwork skills;
  • Experience professional design practice through internship programs;
  • Real project experiences with various industrial sectors;
  • Develop a competitive portfolio for future employment.

Graduate — Product Design

Study Plan

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

HC — Contact Hours · ECTS — European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System

Committed to excellence

Our dedicated educators foster a stimulating learning environment to help you reach your design potential

Partners

The Product Design course aligns with current professional practices, enabling students to collaborate annually with various companies and industries on projects, competitions, investigation incentives, and internships as part of the curriculum. Examples of these partnerships and collaborations are companies and research centres such as: Aloft; Amorim Top Series; Boa Safra; CEIIA (Centre for Product Engineering and Development); CITEVE; Everythink; Hamilton Conte; Koket; Laboratório de Design Advançado; Limalha (Metal Art Works); Mesa Cerâmica; Pixartidea; TMG Group; OpoLab; Precious Plastic Portugal; Vito (tools).

Enriching lives, opening minds

Erasmus+

Erasmus+, funded by the European Commission, is the EU's flagship program for education, training, youth, and sport. It aims to boost personal and professional development for all Europeans. This can involve student exchanges, vocational training placements, or even adult learning programs. Erasmus+ also encourages collaboration between organizations across Europe to share knowledge and drive innovation in these fields.

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Scholarships

2024-2025 school year

Calendar

Fee

Year 2024–25

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Graduate in Design

Craft Meaningful Experiences.

A Master's Degree is of the utmost importance for the training of qualified professionals who are successfully prepared to face complex and rapidly changing social challenges. At ESAD, the Master's Degree in Design offers you excellent training, with links to industry and research, and access to prestigious international guests at conferences and workshops. It also provides you with the specialization and consolidation of theoretical, practical and methodology skills that you will need.