Associate Degree in Design (Furniture)

In the award-winning Associate Degree in Design (Furniture Design), you will learn to make creative and original furniture designs with a strong grounding in design methods, manufacturing technologies and processes informed by cultural and social factors.

As a student of this degree, you will work on combining real-life industry projects and design theory with a hands-on focus on production to create sustainable contemporary modern furniture products. It teaches you to investigate contemporary, cultural and environmental aspects of professional furniture design practice.

Furniture designers generally work on a freelance basis as independent designer and makers.

You may also find work with furniture manufacturers, interior design consultancies or large retail chains, where your role may include:

• liaising with clients and managing design projects
• drawing designs by hand or using computer aided design (CAD) software
• building full-size samples
• exploring and experimenting with different materials and unusual furniture-making methods
• researching new trends and classic styles to inspire and influence your designs.

You may also contribute your expertise to other related professions, such as set design for theatre companies or displays for galleries and museums.

Upon graduation you will be able to design your future, working for major production companies or as an independent designer in the global furniture industry in roles such as:

• designer
• production manager
• buyer
• retail specialist
• account manager.

Step 1: Find a course

Step 2: Check the entry requirements

Step 3: Collect required documents

Step 4: Submit your application

If you are applying for on-campus study in a coursework program (Bachelor, Associate Degree or Honours), use the online application system for international students. 

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