Bachelor of Arts in Product Design

Turn Abstract Ideas into Real Creations

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 land聽industry-related jobs within 6 months (2024)

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Student to faculty ratio in studio and major courses

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Student scholarships
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Student Projects

Design studios give product design students ample opportunity to apply their creativity, practice technical skills, and engage in real-world learning through projects that reflect current industry trends and standards.

Stitching Pony

By: Zachary Brown

Sketched concept designs for a sleek and futuristic trolley in San Diego, created by a product design student at NewSchool of Architecture & Design

San Diego Trolley 2050

By: Raul Chairez

Speaker Clip

By: Josep Maria Serra

Product Design Coursework

At NewSchool, you’ll learn from instructors who bring real-world experience, connections, and insights to the classroom. Our bachelor’s in product design聽equips students with a strong foundation in design thinking, user research, and sustainable innovation. In just three years, you’ll graduate with聽the creative and technical skills needed to succeed in today鈥檚 design-driven industries.

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

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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.

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Career Opportunities

for Bachelor of Arts in Product Design graduates

Alumni Spotlight

My favorite thing about attending NewSchool was having a place dedicated to design work. As soon as you step foot in the door, it鈥檚 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.