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B.Des. Product Design

Product Design focuses on creating functional and aesthetically pleasing products.
Students are introduced to the basics of product design, including ergonomics, materials, and manufacturing processes, with a focus on user-centered design principles.

Duration

4 years

 

Programme type

Full time

Programme Regulations

Eligibility Criteria

Candidates should have passed the PUC / 12th / Equivalent Exam. from any recognized board.  
Key Features
  • Teach students how to design products that meet user needs and market demands.
  • Develop skills in conceptualization, prototyping, and product development.
  • Prepare students for careers in industrial design, product innovation, and manufacturing.

Scope and Objective

  • Teach students how to design products that meet user needs and market demands.
  • Develop skills in conceptualization, prototyping, and product development.
  • Prepare students for careers in industrial design, product innovation, and manufacturing.

Programme Structure

  • Fundamentals of Design I
  • Typography I
  • Visual Identity Design I
  • Layout Design I
  • Mini Project I
  • Introduction to Product Design
  • Mini Project II
  • Design Thinking I
  • Community Service I
  • Semester I Project
  • Drawing I
  • Introduction to Fashion Design
  • Mini Project III
  • Introduction to Interior (Space) Design
  • Mini Project IV
  • Oral and Written Communication
  • Arts & Philosophy
  • Community Service II
  • Personal Effectiveness
  • Semester II Project
  • Fundamentals of Design II
  • History of Art and Design I
  • Computer Aided Design I
  • Packaging Design
  • Critical Inquiry
  • Ethics and Values
  • Community Service – III
  • Career Preparedness Program-I
  • Project III – Packaging Design
  • Interdisciplinary Elective I
  • History of Art & Design II
  • Furniture Design
  • Computer Aided Design II
  • Indian Constitution
  • Hindi / Kannada / English / FL
  • Community Service – IV
  • Career Preparedness Program-II
  • Project IV- Furniture Design
  • Interdisciplinary Elective II
  • History of Art and Design III
  • Lighting Design
  • History of Lighting
  • Design Management
  • Environment and Sustainability
  • Prepare for Aptitude Tests – III
  • Project V – Lighting Design
  • Interdisciplinary Elective III
  • History of Art & Design IV
  • Research Methodology
  • System Design
  • Home Appliances Design
  • Form Studies, Product Graphics
  • Techno Scientific Principles
  • Sociology of Globalization & Sustainable Development
  • Design Thinking – II
  • Career Preparedness Program-III
  • Project VI – Home Appliance Design
  • Interdisciplinary Elective IV
  • History of Art & Design V
  • Universal Design
  • Career Advancement
  • Project VII – Design Intervention
  • Graduation Portfolio
  • Exhibition
  • Graduation Project – (Specialization)

Programme Assessment

  • Assessment includes assignments, case studies, and mini projects, as internal assessment, and semester project presentations, and portfolio reviews as semester assessment.
  • Evaluation emphasizes creative problem-solving, design aesthetics, project viability, technical skills, and attitude.

Programme Outcome

CMRU School of Design prepares its students for 4 possible outcomes:
- Employment
- Further studies in India or abroad
- Entrepreneurship
- Academic research
  • During the programme, students complete 3 internships - at the end of 2nd, 4th, and 6th semester, which provides them with a clear understanding of the industry landscape. The Capstone Project in the final year is guided by the industry/ NGO sector/ startup incubator, and CMRU School of Design, which enables students to define a clear focus on their professional path after graduation.
  • Graduates can work as product designers, design engineers, or product managers. They are equipped to design a wide range of products, from consumer electronics to furniture, contribute to innovations in product design and development, become design entrepreneurs, or further contribute to academia.
  • They are skilled in working with different materials, designing precise visualizations of products, making product prototypes, they understand usability, sustainability, functionality and aesthetics of products across various industries, and use Design Thinking as creative problem solvers.
 

Course Outcomes

SOD Course Outcomes

What expertise will you gain?

Visual Storytelling and Narrative Design

Graphic Design and Typography

User Experience (UX) and Interface (UI) Design

Branding and Identity Development

Motion Graphics and Animation

Digital Media and Interactive Design

Photography and Videography Basics

Design Thinking and Problem-Solving

Advertising and Marketing Strategies

Portfolio Development and Presentation Skills

Career Opportunity

  • Product Designer
  • Industrial Designer
  • Furniture Designer
  • Automotive Designer
  • Design Researcher
  • Interaction Designer
  • Packaging Designer
  • Sustainable Product Designer
  • User Experience (UX) Designer
  • Innovation Consultant

Placements at

CMR University

200+ Recruiters, Pre-Placement modules from first semester focus on employability, emphasis on experiential learning, extensive focus on Internships, Training for competitive examinations – CAT, GRE, TOEFL, CMAT, Bank PO, and more.

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FAQs

B Des in product design allows students to prepare for a career in merchandise designing, manufacturing, and use.

The school of design at CMRU is known for offering one of the best product design courses in Bangalore that allows students to specialize in appliances, furniture, lighting, toy, or lifestyle product designing.

Product designing has tremendous scope in India as product designers are sought by all kinds of organizations- startups, government setups, big and small product-based businesses, etc. There is a huge demand for professionals skilled at sketching, hands-on designing, model-making, testing, etc.

Students should pursue B Des in product design from a reputed institute of product design. They must acquire design knowledge and hands-on skills, like observation, critical thinking, creativity, presentation, etc., to become a product designer.

CMR University’s School of Design is acclaimed as one of the best product design colleges in Bangalore.

CMR University accepts online applications for the B Des product design course. Students seeking admission at the school of design should have scored a minimum of 50% marks in intermediate exams and have English as one of the subjects.

Yes. CMRU allows students to pursue an internship with reputed design companies during their undergraduate program. It’s a great opportunity to develop hands-on skills and work on multiple projects- the best of which are compiled in the form of a portfolio that is presented to potential employers during the placement.

Please visit the Fee Structure page

The product design program in Bangalore is a 4-year undergraduate course.

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