Comprehensive Product Design Course

Master product design with sketching, 3D modelling, materials and user-focused design—all from the comfort of your own screen

Overview
This course brings product design into focus for anyone looking to develop a solid understanding of how ideas become objects—without needing a workbench. Through five clear-cut modules, you’ll move from the foundational theories of design to digital ideation, modelling, and user-aware creation. Whether you sketch on paper or tap away on a tablet, you'll be guided through a structured approach to shape your thinking and concepts like a designer.

You won’t need steel-toed boots or lab coats here—just curiosity and commitment. From exploring materials and production methods to putting user needs at the centre of your process, this course keeps things structured, engaging, and refreshingly jargon-free. It’s ideal for anyone who wants to develop professional-level thinking in product design, and possibly share a few design memes along the way.

Learning Outcomes

• Understand core principles behind effective product design and planning.
• Explore sketching methods to develop and communicate design ideas.
• Create digital prototypes using 3D modelling techniques and software.
• Identify suitable materials and production processes for product types.
• Analyse user needs and integrate human factors into product decisions.
• Apply structured design thinking across different stages of development.

Course Curriculum

• Module 1: Introduction to Product Design
• Module 2: Sketching and Ideation
• Module 3: 3D Modelling and Prototyping
• Module 4: Material Selection and Manufacturing Processes
• Module 5: User-Centred Design and Human Factors

Who is this Course For:

• Beginners looking to build a design foundation without overcomplication.
• Graphic designers keen to pivot into product-based thinking.
• Engineers wanting a creative edge in product development projects.
• Students seeking a flexible introduction to product design online.
• Innovators interested in how ideas can be designed better digitally.
• Career changers aiming to understand the product design lifecycle.
• Tech professionals exploring user-centred product functionality.
• Creatives curious about structure behind objects we use daily.

Career Path (Average UK Salaries):

• Product Designer – £42,000 per year
• Industrial Designer – £40,000 per year
• CAD Technician – £35,000 per year
• Design Engineer – £41,000 per year
• UX Designer (Physical Products) – £46,000 per year
• Design Project Coordinator – £38,000 per year