Embark on the Product & Furniture Design BA (Hons) with Professional Practice Year at the University for Creative Arts (UCA), a degree designed for aspiring designers eager to shape the future of tangible objects. This course addresses the critical need for innovative, sustainable, and user-centred design in both product and furniture sectors, preparing you to tackle complex challenges in social justice and equitable design. You will develop a deep understanding of material and digital practices, exploring how thoughtful design can impact gender, race, and bodily equality, all within the context of contemporary manufacture and civil regulations.
This full-time, four-year undergraduate programme is delivered on campus, immersing you in a dynamic studio environment from day one. You will engage in hands-on projects, from sketching and model making to digital fabrication and prototyping, with opportunities to collaborate with external partners during intensive "Opportunity Weeks." The curriculum emphasizes iterative design processes, critical analysis, and understanding the relationship between place, product, and user. Crucially, you will undertake an integral Professional Practice Year, gaining invaluable industry experience through a work placement, before graduating with a portfolio and the skills to excel in diverse design careers.