The Department of Product Design within the Faculty of Design and Technology at the Shanto-Mariam University of Creative Technology aims to impart design education that provides knowledge and skills of design for successful product development.
The role of a Designer is being increasingly recognized as a vital factor in the successful development of all manufactured products. Globally there is a continuing increase in companies who are in need of capable professional designers who can conceive design, visual creativity and ergonomics with a competent application of technology and an appreciation of the social and commercial constraints in order to create attractive viable products. These products can be anything from a kitchen appliance to an automobile, all having many aspects in common – functionality, interaction with the human user, cost restraints, visual 3D existence, and the utilization of modern materials and processes within the industrial manufacturing system. The curriculum offered in Product Design is formulated to give the student all the diverse and broad-based knowledge required.
The department offers the following programmes:
- BA (Hons) in Product Design
- MA in Product Design
Career Options
- Ceramic Designer
- Accessory Designer
- Leather Apparel Designer
- Luggage Designer
- Art & Design Teacher
- Jewellery Designer
- Shoe Designer
- Retailer
- Furniture/Home Accessory Designer
- Buyer/Merchandiser