The Product & Furniture Design BA (Hons) with Integrated Foundation Year at the University for Creative Arts (UCA) is designed for aspiring designers eager to shape the future of physical products and living spaces. You will explore the critical interplay between form, function, and user experience, addressing contemporary challenges such as social justice, equitable design, and the climate crisis. This programme is ideal for students who are passionate about developing tangible solutions, possess a keen eye for detail, and wish to understand how design impacts society and the environment. You will gain a robust understanding of design principles and practice.
This full-time, on-campus degree is structured over four years, beginning with a foundation year to build essential creative skills, confidence, and a strong portfolio. Throughout your studies, you will engage in hands-on projects, learning to sketch, build, iterate, and prototype using a variety of material and digital practices. You will work alongside industry-active academics and collaborate with external partners during intensive "Opportunity" weeks. By the end of your major project in the final year, you will graduate with a comprehensive portfolio and the practical and critical thinking skills to pursue careers in product design, furniture design, and related creative industries.