For those who are considering a career in professional design, this course provides the skills, knowledge and practical experience they'll need. Design work covers domestic and commercial furniture, housewares and ceramics, industrial and technology products. Using Kingston's workshops, students will have a platform for experimentation and discovery. They'll study key themes, such as sustainability, manufacturing and the roles that designers play in industry. The course collaborates and engages with industry at all levels, from live industry briefs to masterclasses and talks by industry professionals.
Course modules will be delivered by means of lectures, seminars, workshops, group critique, individual tutorials, demonstration, projects, briefings, study visits, peer learning, independent learning and study skills. Students' work will be promoted through international design competitions, major graduate shows and external exhibitions. Students will graduate with a professional portfolio of work, giving them a springboard to employment.
Students with a degree in Product & Furniture Design work in a range of roles, such as: creative director, design director, design manager, design consultant, furniture consultant, furniture buyer, freelance designer, industrial designer, 3D designer, packaging designer, product and furniture designer, product design manager, etc.
