Product Design Certificate
Continuing and Professional Education at The New School
Key Information
Campus location
Online USA
Languages
English
Study format
Distance Learning
Duration
1 semester
Pace
Full time, Part time
Tuition fees
USD 2,525 *
Application deadline
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Earliest start date
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* *$2,805 if courses are purchased individually
Introduction
This certificate is an introduction to the world of the manufactured object. Students learn how to design, prototype, and launch product ideas for today’s circular economy. By gaining familiarity with the process of design and the use of digital tools, students learn how to develop potential solutions to problems of today and the future. Students are encouraged to design with personal, social, political, and ecological goals in mind. In course projects, they explore the use of additive manufacturing to create groundbreaking products by transforming blue-sky ideas into physical prototypes.
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Ideal Students
Who Should Enroll
- Designers
- Entrepreneurs
- Interior designers
- Fashion designers
Curriculum
Curriculum Requirements
Students are advised to complete courses in the order in which they are listed below.
Courses
Required Courses
- Product Design Foundations
- How To Prototype a New Product Idea
- How To Launch a New Product Idea
Program Outcome
What You’ll Gain
- Knowledge of sustainable materials and manufacturing methods
- Basic CAD (computer-aided design) software skills
- Familiarity with 3D printing (additive manufacturing) processes
- Mastery of post-processing and DIY making techniques
- A basic understanding of branding and marketing
- Familiarity with website and Social Media Best Practices
- Crowdfunding and e-commerce expertise
- The ability to write press releases
- Knowledge of packaging and shipping