Bachelor of Arts in Product Design

Empowering the Next
Generation of Innovators

NewSchool is dedicated to developing designers who understand the connection between technology and human needs. Pushing beyond traditional boundaries and grounded in hands-on learning from industry professionals, we equip students to create solutions and make a positive impact on the world around them.

This program offers an innovative and user-centric approach to design education that prepares students for the future of sustainable and socially responsible design.

Program graduates placed
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Student Work

SoundUnited

Project By: Brandon Martella

SoundUnited

Project By: Brandon Martella

SoundUnited

Project By: Brandon Martella

Course Breakdown

Years 1 - 2

Foundations in 2D & 3D Design
Digital Tools for Product Development
Design Thinking & User Research
History of Product & Industrial Design

Year 3

Human-Centered Design Strategies
Prototyping & Materials Exploration
UX/UI Integration & Product Interfaces
Sustainable & Ethical Design Practices

Why Choose NewSchool?

Professional Expertise

Learn from instructors who bring real-world insights and skills into the classroom.

Hands-On Learning

Engage in projects that reflect on-trend industry practices and skills.

User-Centered Design

Connecting design to needs and expectations to optimize functionality & success.

Career Opportunities

Our Bachelor of Arts in Product Design degree program can
prepare you for the following careers:

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Alumni Spotlight

Through these inspiring stories, current and prospective students can
gain insight into the possibilities and opportunities that await them as
graduates of NewSchool.

My favorite thing about attending NewSchool was having a place dedicated to design work made it like a switch. As soon as you step foot in the door, it’s creative energy and collaboration everywhere.

Alexandre Vorilhon

Manscaped, Monday Gin, The Astronauts Co., Sym Coffee, Mesteeso and a few other brands.

Marcelo Kertesz

Bachelor of Arts in Product Design '16

Program Learning Outcomes

Graduates of the Bachelor of Arts in Product Design program will be prepared to:

PLO 1	Critical Thinking: Demonstrate critical thinking in identifying, analyzing, and framing design opportunities and creative problem solving in order to distill one solution from the multiple possibilities generated.
PLO 2	Human Centered: Analyze and understand the complexity of design problems via appropriate research methodologies, including observational, psychographic, and ethnographic data.
PLO 3	Communication: Effectively communicate design solutions both visually and through client-centric presentations.
PLO 4	Technical Skills & Professional Knowledge: Demonstrate a good understanding of current and upcoming technologies and processes and the impact they can have in the development of design solutions through prototyping, prioritization, and design iterations.
PLO 5	Professionalism: Demonstrate professionalism, a good understanding of a cross-disciplinary design approach, strong client communication skills through critical thinking, self-evaluation, collaboration, and teamwork within the production pipeline.

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Meet Our Expert Faculty

Tiziana d’Agostino

Adjunct Faculty, Design

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Victor Nacif

Chair of Design, Professor

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Dario Miticocchio

Assistant Professor, Interior Architecture
& Design and Product Design

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(619) 684-8801

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