Top reasons to choose Product Design at NTU
Our courses balance theory and practice to address the challenges of modern design.
You'll be given the tools to develop as a creative and analytical thinker, with the freedom to discover and progress your own individual design style, vision and philosophy.
You'll become part of a studio-based culture; one that encourages collaborative learning and a range of creative perspectives. You’ll be given the tools to understand the market, social needs and end users, as you explore existing and emergent areas of product design.
With the support of academic and technical staff, commercial organisations and industry professionals, you’ll develop in the art of creative communication. Through live projects, competitions and exhibitions, you'll begin to establish yourself as an expert designer.
We’re the world’s second-most sustainable university in the UI GreenMetric rankings 2024. Thinking green isn’t just a bolt-on at NTU; it’s a part of our DNA.
By enrolling in this programme, you'll gain complimentary student membership of CSD (Chartered Society of Designers) for the duration of your studies. This is the first step in a professional design career offering graduates exemptions in the application process, timescale and costs in achieving ‘Chartered Designer’ status.
Benefit from the industry-standard facilities at our City Campus. You'll be supported by a team of expert technicians and have access to machining and manufacturing workshops, laboratories, modern CAD/CAM studios, and a dedicated studio space for Masters students.
Product Design Masters Showcase
Step into a world of boundless creativity at the Product Design Masters End of Year Exhibition launch. This showcase unveils the works of MA: Product & Furniture Design and MSc: Product & Technology students.
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Explore your facilities
You’ll work with a range of professional facilities and equipment across our product design courses. From dedicated studio spaces to the study centre and workshops, there’s room and a resource for everyone to work, learn and create.
Product Design Facilities
From our prototyping workshop to our woodwork and metal areas, our CAD suite and electronics lab, we have a range of industry-standard facilities that you will use to develop and design projects.
3D Printing Studio
In our 3D Printing facility, you'll be able to produce models on CAD stations and then send it to print for it to be manufactured.
CAD Suite
Our CAD tuition will take you from the basics to advanced level. You'll work with a range of programmes, including Solidworks which enables you to model designs in 3D space and output them through animations, rapid prototyping or through our manufacturing machine workshops.
Metal Workshop
You'll be fully inducted and trained to operate the machinery in our well-equipped workshop. This space is supplied with metal bending equipment, CNC lathes, 4 axis millers, plasma cutters, laser cutters, water jet cutters, and unique welding machinery.
Prototyping Workshops
Our prototyping workshops are the perfect place to test and develop your designs and products. You'll find student product designers, furniture designers and architectural designers in this space.
Wood Workshop
For some projects that involve creating models from wood, you'll work in this space filled with the equipment and technical expertise required to support.
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Supporting your success
What makes life and learning at NTU so special? Here’s just a few of the benefits and free services designed to enhance your student experience. We cover everything during studies, extra-curricular activities, through to career development and post-graduation support.
Your employability
Whether you're interested in finding short-term internships, year-long placements or graduate roles, we're here to support you. We have a dedicated Employability team who will help you in developing your skills and employability.