A product designer makes a practical and functional product as artistic and attractive to a consumer as possible. It takes creativity, consumer-savvy, and know-how to take a product from ideation all the way to production. To break things down further, product development usually starts with that idea.

While a product designer does indeed create (or design) products, they are also a part of a larger design team. These product designers are typically employed by the manufacturers of most every product you can imagine. A product designer must also be a visual who designs websites, furniture, technology, cars and anything else you can buy.

As a product designerproduct designer, you will wear many hats, including product manager, designer, researcher, marketer, salesperson and of course, designer. While design is in the title of the role, it won’t be your only responsibility. There is so much more that goes into the “design” of a product to make it successful. A product designer may consider themselves a designer first, but they will still need to incorporate these other skills into their role. To mention just a few of them: you will need to develop your ability to communicate, learn to think strategically, deal with project management and negotiation, and many more.

A new era of designers, architects and artists in the UAE is redefining what it means to shape the future of our environments and cities, from the Middle East to the rest of the world, and it is a very exciting time to be a part of this change. Learn from industry experts at Istituto Marangoni, and take the first step towards your future in International Product Design.

Istituto Marangoni Dubai

In September 2022, International Design School Istituto Marangoni inaugurated its new campus in DubaiDubai. A creative melting pot of Italian heritage, UAE tradition, and international influences, its campus is located inside the Dubai International Financial Centre, and offers a variety of undergraduate and professional courses in Fashion, and the various branches of design. All the courses are taught by the Institute’s team of professionals from Italy.

The school of design at Istituto Marangoni offers an exciting opportunity to fuse Italian expertise with local talent, with a view to shaping the future of the UAE fashion, design, and creative industries. Its strategic partnerships and international outlook make Istituto Marangoni the ideal place to develop your skills and learn from industry experts. With its unique network of international schools, Istituto Marangoni also offers enriching study abroad opportunities for students looking to broaden their horizons in every sense. We offer a wide range of fashion courses, the information for which can be found below.

Choosing a design course can seem a bit overwhelming, which is why our experts are on hand to help. Please feel free to get in touch with us, and we will be happy to answer any questions and offer our guidance.

Undergraduate Product Design Course

Our undergraduate programs are tailored to provide a complete education to people looking to enter the design world. We aim to equip graduates with the necessary knowledge to pursue a career in their chosen field, and our three year course covers a mix of applied, manual, technical and digital skills combined with a holistic approach. Participants learn how to effectively apply research methods to the development of product design proposals. They acquire knowledge of the basic principles of industrial processes and organisation, and gain expertise of material properties, learning how to exploit and employ existing or new materials effectively and in innovative ways. Particular attention is given to product sustainability, ergonomics, and user awareness, combined with preparation in design language and communication, providing a professional approach in the planning, negotiation and presentation of ideas. For more detailed information on this and other courses available at Istituto Marangoni, please click on the following link.