NewSchool of Architecture & Design

Location

NewSchool of Architecture & Design

600 B St, Ste 600-800, San Diego, CA 92101, United States

San Diego, United States

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Degree Duration Credits
Bachelor of Arts in Product Design 3yr 180 quarter cr
Specialization
Product Design

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The NewSchool of Architecture & Design offers a Bachelor of Design with a concentration in Product Design — a full-time, on-campus program completed in three years and 180 credits. The program emphasizes an immersive studio format with direct faculty critique, peer collaboration, and hands-on project work. Coursework is divided into foundational and advanced study: Years 1 and 2 cover Foundations in 2D and 3D Design, Digital Tools for ProductDevelopment, Design Thinking and User Research, and the History of Product and Industrial Design. Year 3 advances to Human-Centered Design Strategies, Prototyping and Materials Exploration, UX/UI Integration and Product Interfaces, and Sustainable and Ethical Design Practices. The curriculum integrates AI-augmented workflows, interdisciplinary collaboration, and professional development to align with current industry standards. Graduates are trained for roles including Product Designer, UX/Experience Designer, Industrial Designer, Sustainable Product Specialist, and Design Strategist.