Diploma of Product Design - 22622VIC

Are you ready to build a career out of your passion for design and problem solving?

The RMIT Diploma of Product Design, based in Melbourne, is your hands-on pathway to the world of product design. In this 2 year course, you will gain the skills and experience you need to work in small or large design companies or as an independent designer.

This includes cutting-edge product development techniques, finding solutions for consumer products, experiences and systems using the latest industry tools and practices. Create designs, then present your ideas through a combination of visual and verbal communication, 3D models and computer software.

This course is focused on working with external companies on live projects and competitions, modelling the consultancy approach that product designers take with clients and stakeholders. Companies that have worked with this diploma include Rice Cube, Rain Bird, Neomad and Melbourne City Council.

As a product designer, you’ll work as part of a design or manufacturing team. Many designers also take on freelance work.

Your daily activities may include:

• meeting clients to discuss design briefs
  
• developing concept drawings of your ideas
  
• working with local and overseas engineers, designers, prototype makers and marketing staff
  
• using technology, production methods and various materials (such as textiles, timber, plastics and metal)
  
• working with manufacturers to create prototypes and develop new materials (for example, reconstituted leather, stone or sustainable plastics).
  

Graduates work as part of design teams in a studio environment or for manufacturing organisations. They may work in areas including display and exhibition design, furniture, packaging, confectionery, toy design, automotive, engineering, electrical, set design and special effects.

Graduates have gone on to work for:

• Sussex Taps
  
• Rakumba
  
• Holden
  
• Schiavello
  
• Yamaha Japan.
  

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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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