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Bachelor of Arts in Product Design

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Bachelor of Arts in
Product Design

NewSchool’s Product Design program blends creativity, critical thinking, and cutting-edge technology to train designers ready to lead in a fast-paced industry. With a strong user-centered approach, students build tangible and digital experiences that solve real-world problems.

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Innovation Through Design

NewSchool’s Product Design curriculum weaves together the design of tangible and digital products and experiences.

We are committed to molding designers who prioritize the nexus between technology and human needs, equipping them to rise swiftly to top design roles in the industry. Our graduates are testament to this, having rapidly ascended to prominent design positions. Their proven technical skills and product design savvy showcase the value we place on a user-centric approach—an approach so compelling that it draws many engineering students to transition into our product design family.

  • Prepares students for leadership in product design, UX/UI, and innovation strategy
  • Emphasizes human-centered design, ethics, and sustainability in the design process
  • Curriculum aligned with industry trends and best practices in global design standards

Victor Nacif

Chair of Design

Format

Full-Time, On-Campus

Duration

3 Years

Total Credits

180 Hours

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100% Job Placement Rate

100% of product design graduates secured industry-related jobs within 6 months of graduation (2024).

Course Breakdown

Year 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

Student Work

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Hands-On Learning

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

Professional Expertise

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

Flexible Study Options

Small class sizes that ensure personal attention and build lasting connections within the design community.

Career Opportunities

Our Product Design degree program can
prepare you for the following careers:

Industrial Designer
Product Designer
UX Designer
Brand Strategist
Color and Material Designer
Consumer Product Designer
Design Researcher
Entrepreneur
Exhibition Designer
Furniture and Lighting Designer

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.

We believe Quartyard can serve as a model for cities across the U.S. looking for unique economic development ideas,” said NewSchool alumnus and CEO of RAD Lab, Philip Auchettl. “It is a feasible way to temporarily re-invent empty spaces while improving quality of life for residents. We welcome the opportunity to talk to other cities about how this model can work for them.

Philip Auchettl, David Loewenstein & Jason Grauten

Master of Architecture '13

From a young age, I was manipulating space and my physical environment, constantly rearranging everything in my childhood home and creating elaborate worlds. In college, I was introduced to the field of Architecture and Design and it was an instant fit. Architecture was the perfect combination of art, beauty, hard science, and psychology, all of which I am passionate about.

Mackenzie Sims

Master of Architecture 4+2 '18 • International Women's Day 2021

The NewSchool facility is unique compared to other schools because the classes are more personal. Not only with the instructors but with other students as well. You'll know everyone at the school once you graduate which, in turn, will build a network of great colleagues.

Paul Freitas

Bachelor of Interior Architecture & Design '20

I served on the Alumni Advisory Board as the Mentorship Committee Chair where we started an alumni mentorship program that is still active today. I then served as the Board President of the Alumni Advisory Board. Since then, I have continued to volunteer my time as a resource in different capacities.

Melina Aluwi

Master of Architecture 4+3 '10

It is still early in my career, but I was placed in charge of handling the logistics for a 100 Meg. solar farm due to my drive and attention to detail. With 100s of thousands of pieces of material arriving on the site within 6 months, it is part of my job to ensure all the material is here on site when it is supposed to be.

Larry Elkins

Bachelor of Science in Construction Management '20 • United States Marine Corps

Planning and programming for academic science buildings. Currently working on a needs assessment and space plan study for the Plant Science Building at Cornell University.

Kerry Drake

Master of Architecture 4+3 '08

I have very fond memories of when I studied at NewSchool of Architecture & Design and I am very grateful for the education I received,” said Zapata. “My time there as a student consolidated my passion for architecture, a passion which I am continually trying to nurture. I believe the foundation I received at NewSchool, through the teachers and friends I met there, as well as the learning environment that we as students were surrounded with, kept me true to my passion.

Jorge A. Zapata

Bachelor of Architecture '95

Program Learning Outcomes

Graduates of the Product Design program will be prepared to:

PLO 1Critical 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 2Human Centered: Analyze and understand the complexity of design problems via appropriate research methodologies, including observational, psychographic, and ethnographic data.
PLO 3Communication: Effectively communicate design solutions both visually and through client-centric presentations.
PLO 4Technical 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 5Professionalism: 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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Tiziana d’Agostino

Adjunct Faculty, Design

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Valentina Bertolizio

Contributing Faculty, Interior Architecture

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Dario Miticocchio

Assistant Professor, Interior Architecture
& Design and Product Design

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