Postgraduate Certificate in Product Design
Other Engineering
A course by
University of Canterbury
Gain practical and theoretical expertise in designing product concepts for home, business, and commercial industries, with access to advanced facilities and an industry-focused curriculum.
NZ$6,184
inc GST
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Core skills this course teaches
Advanced Product Design Skills
Develop and apply both theoretical insight and practical skills to design product concepts for diverse industries.
Use of State-of-the-Art Facilities
Utilise advanced labs, including 3D printing and AR/VR facilities, to prototype and build product designs.
About This Course
The Postgraduate Certificate in Product Design at UC provides advanced knowledge and practical skills in developing innovative product concepts for varied industries. Students use state-of-the-art product design facilities—including 3D printing labs and AR/VR gaming lounges—to design, critique, and commercialise products and services. The programme combines compulsory and elective courses in design critique, research methods, design ethics, and interdisciplinary practices, enabling graduates to contribute to product design, testing, and commercialisation across a range of enterprise settings. It is suitable for those with a design-related degree aiming to upskill in product design for professional advancement.
Course Content
- Design Critique and Research Methods (PROD601)
- Design Ethics (PROD614)
- Systems Thinking for Product Design (PROD602)
- Design and Manufacture (PROD611)
- Bio-Inspired Design (PROD612)
- Development of Interdisciplinary Practice and Self (PROD613)
- Games for Health & Wellbeing (PROD621)
- Immersive Collaborative Play and Design (PROD622)
- Gamification for Enterprises (PROD623)
- Fragrance Design (PROD631)
- Special Topics in Cosmetic Product Formulation (PROD632)
- Any approved 400-level course
Entry Requirements
Build towards these roles
Product DesignerQuality Assurance SpecialistMarketing ConsultantRegulatory Affairs SpecialistDesign ResearcherProduct Development Consultant
Build skills in these industries
DesignManufacturing
