Associate of Applied Science in Product Design 5.1.RationaleProduct design today sits at the intersection of creativity, technology, and sustainability. As industries evolve toward circular economies, smart products, digital fabrication, and human-centered design, the role of the product designer has expanded beyond aesthetics into systems thinking and innovation. The global industry increasingly expects designers to be fluent in 3D modeling, CAD/BIM, rapid prototyping, and embedded technologies, while also balancing usability, accessibility, cultural literacy, and environmental impact.

Design University’s A.A.S. in Product Design has been developed to meet these demands. This two-year program prepares graduates for careers in industrial design, consumer products, furniture, wearables, packaging, and emerging product-service systems. The curriculum blends hands-on studio making with digital design tools, grounding students in design fundamentals while advancing into smart technologies, sustainable practices, and entrepreneurship. By graduation, students emerge as globally literate, digitally fluent designers capable of shaping the next generation of products and experiences.

Learning Plan

− Duration: 2 Years (24 months)

− Structure: 4 Semesters (15 weeks each)

− Total Credit Hours: 60

− Delivery: 100% online, with blended formats including lectures, virtual studios, and digital project simulations

− Credential Awarded: Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) in Product Design