BA Hons Furniture and Product Design

The BA (Hons) Furniture and Product Design course at Northumbria University is a dynamic design-led programme where students utilize their creativity to imagine, design, and develop useful, innovative, and beautiful products. The course covers a broad range of skill sets, encouraging students to use their designs to challenge conventions, develop industry links, and generate future opportunities.Course Content: The curriculum incorporates both practical design projects and critical thinking, allowing students to become proficient in various aspects of design, including product detailing, material study, digital modelling, and professional practice. Over the three years, the course covers furniture design, domestic product design, and user-centred design.Key Modules: This course comprises modules including design practice, professional engagement, creative exploration, creative interaction, and contextual studies. Moreover, final-year projects require students to engage with industry, community, consumers, and the environment through their design projects.Accreditations: This course is accredited by the Chartered Society of Designers (CSD), globally recognized for professional competence, serving as an excellent platform for students to kickstart their careers in design.Future Careers: On completion of the course, graduates can pursue various career paths in furniture and product design such as designer-makers, design managers, design researchers, or user experience designers. Graduates are also prepared to work as professional designers within manufacturing, retail, or design consultancy.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.