DEGREE IN DESIGN WITH A SPECIALIZATION IN
PRODUCT DESIGN
The Product Design specialization within ESDI’s Bachelor’s Degree in Design prepares you to conceive, develop, and create objects and systems that improve people’s lives. This training combines creativity, technical skills, and innovation with a sustainable and industry-oriented approach.
INTRODUCTION
In ESDI’s Product Design specialization, you’ll learn to design products that provide functional, aesthetic, and responsible solutions, ranging from everyday objects to technological and sustainable projects. You’ll work with research, prototyping, and digital fabrication methodologies, applying user-centered design principles.
In addition to specialized courses, you’ll have the opportunity to participate in projects with companies, innovation workshops, and multidisciplinary collaborations that will connect you directly with the market. This experience will allow you to develop your own style and take on challenges in sectors such as industrial design, furniture, transportation, and technological devices.
KEY INFORMATION
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DEGREE
Bachelor’s Degree in Design with a specialization in Product Design, an official university qualification issued by Ramon Llull University
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PRICE
€10,710 (€178.5/ECTS) per course in English
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LANGUAGE
English
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MODE
In person at ESDI Sabadell (C/ Marquès de Comillas, 81-83, 08202 Sabadell, Barcelona)
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DURATION
4 academic years, academic period from September to June
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CREDITS
240 ECTS (60 ECTS/course)
Curriculum
The Bachelor’s Degree in Design curriculum comprises 240 credits, structured into four years of 60 credits each. The first two years consist of Compulsory (O) and Basic Training (FB) courses, common to all specializations. However, some courses already cover specific content and include assignments and activities related to the chosen specialization.
The Product-specif elective subjects (OP) are taught from the third year onward and delve deeper into the theoretical and practical knowledge specific to the specialization. These courses are complemented by mandatory internships in companies and the completion of a Final Degree Project.
These are the specific elective subjects for the Product Design specialization:
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Digital product tools I
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Technical and mechanical
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Materials, techniques and product technology
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Product projects I
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Product projects II
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Product projects III
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Digital product
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User-centered design
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Product projects IV
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Product projects V
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Digital product tools II
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Design for the senses
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Footwear
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Mobility
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Research and transfer
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Cross-cutting project
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Final Degree Project Product Workshop
Final Degree Project
The Final Degree Project in the specialization of Product Design is the space where students integrate all their learning into the development of their own project. Through research, prototyping, and experimentation with materials and technologies, each student conceives a product that reflects their identity as a designer and responds to real needs.
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This project represents not only an academic challenge but also a professional calling card. With the support of specialized tutors and the opportunity to present the results in competitions and in academic and professional settings, the Final Degree Project becomes a springboard into the job market and the product design industry.
Company Internships
At ESDI, we have collaboration agreements with all types of companies in the product design sector and its various areas: industrial design, furniture, lighting, packaging, digital manufacturing, automotive, etc. Students specializing in product design have completed their curricular (mandatory) and extracurricular internships at companies and studios such as:
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SEAT, PLAT INSTITUTE, NUDE PROJECT, PUIG, SAYE, LUIS ESLAVA, BD BARCELONA, NAIFACTORY LAB, FAD FOMENT DE LES ARTS I DEL DISSENY, CANALED, ALOS DESIGN, ARTILEX, CREA-RE STUDIO, ISOVOLTA, o ITW, entre muchas otras.
Career Opportunities
The specialization in Product Design prepares students to carry out their professional activity in different areas of the sector, linked to both industrial and furniture design as well as technological and sustainable innovation.
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Industrial product and consumer goods design
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Furniture, lighting, and home furnishings design
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Sustainable packaging design
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Transport and automotive design
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Electronic and wearable devices design
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Innovation in materials and digital manufacturing processes
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User-centered service and experience design
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Rapid prototyping and additive manufacturing
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Product design and development consulting
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Circular economy and sustainable projects design
Projects with Companies
ESDI’s history is deeply intertwined with business. The school was born out of industry needs and was founded thanks to the support of over 90 business associations and leading companies in the sector. We believe in the University-Business partnership as a way to enhance talent acquisition and promote the practical application of students’ knowledge.
At ESDI, from the very first year, you will take part in real projects with companies and institutions, which will give you an assignment that you will have to complete and present to them.
This specialization is indented for individuals interested in conceiving and developing objects that improve pople’s lives and the environment. If you want to turn ideas into tangible solutions, combining creativity, technique, and sustainability, this itinerary will allow you to acquire the necessary tools to develop projects that make an impact.
It is also ideal for those who seek an education with opportunities in a wide range of fields, spanning from craftsmanship to technological innovation, with career paths that lead to furniture design, footwear design, jewelry design, packaging design, lighting design, digital services design, and more. This specialization enables you to build a versatile career that can adapt to the current needs and changes of the market.
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Ability to devise and develop innovative and functional products.
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Knowledge of materials, industrial processes, and manufacturing technologies.
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Proficiency in digital design tools, 3D modeling and prototyping.
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Development of furniture, transport and technological product projects.
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User-centered design and innovation methodologies.
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Application of sustainability and circular economy criteria in design.
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Creation of prototypes through digital fabrication and experimentation in workshops.
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Skills to work in multidisciplinary teams and international environments.
Academic Team
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ACADEMIC DIRECTOR OF ESDI-URL
Academic Director of ESDI-URL and PhD in Journalism from the Autonomous University of Barcelona (UAB). She has been the principal investigator of the TADD research group since 2018. From 2012 to 2024, she directed ESDI Color Lab, a laboratory that conducts research on color trends, as Spain’s representative to the International Color Association, Intercolor. Her research focuses on the social analysis and diagnosis of social trends that directly impact different areas of design. She has participated in international conferences and congresses and has written several articles and books related to the semiotics and sociology of design.
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ACADEMIC COORDINATOR
Industrial Engineer specializing in Textiles from ETSEIT-UPC, Postgraduate Diploma in Operations Management from ICT, and Executive Development Program from IESE Business School. He has extensive experience as a manager in Operations and Product areas within the textile/apparel/fashion sector. He has held positions such as Planning Manager at Benetton, Product Development Director at DBApparel Spain, and Quality and Sourcing Director at Desigual.
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Graduate in Design, specializing in Product Design, from ESDI-URL, and in 3D Design with Digital Modelling from UCLAN, England. Founder of the jewelry brand Isona Ten. She has worked as a freelance designer of jewelry, accessories, and packaging, collaborating with various companies in the sector in both Barcelona and England.
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PRODUCT DESIGNER
Graduate in Product Design from ESDI-URL and member of the AEAD Product Design Association, working on training and technical development projects. He combines his teaching and technical work with developing projects focused on design, prototyping, and functional solutions for clients.
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UNIVERSITY DEPARTMENT OF DESIGN THEORY AND ANALYSIS
Bachelor of Fine Arts from the University of Barcelona (UB) and Doctor of Psychology from the Autonomous University of Barcelona (UAB). Postgraduate degree in Computer Animation Techniques from the Escola Pia de Sarrià. With over 20 years of experience in teaching, applied research, academic management, and quality assurance. She is currently a professor in the Department of Design Theory and Analysis and a member of the Design Theory, Analysis, and Development (TADD) research group at ESDI-URL.
Teaching Collaborators
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Founded his own design studio in Barcelona, jordi llopis design, after working in various design studios and companies in the sector. Since 2006, he has also collaborated with several leading furniture and lighting design companies and publishers. In 2012, he established Brots, a self-produced exhibition and retail space in the Empordà region. He is currently the Design Manager at Luxcambra.
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DESIGNER
After studying economics and music, Josep Poblet began his career as a designer when he decided to leave his office job to return to working with his hands. He currently combines teaching at design schools and collaborating with other studios with running his own studio, which he started in Barcelona, and moved to Vila-seca, his hometown, in 2022.
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Graduate in Product Design from ESDI-URL, he teaches product and footwear design projects. He is the Director of both the Postgraduate Program in Advanced Footwear Design at ESDI and the food design studio Biscuits Bcn, as well as Head of Design at LightLed. He is a Senior Designer at Camper (Wabi) and has won several awards, including ADI Fad 2001 (Nesú project), Agència de residus de Catalunya 2009 (LCD project), Grandma’s Design 2013 (Snow Star), and the Granini Award.
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Industrial designer with professional experience in furniture project management. She has years of experience developing various products, overseeing production, and improving production results, considering aesthetic, technical, and financial aspects. She is also involved in teaching, implementing design-related courses.
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Industrial designer (Elisava) with a Master’s degree in Industrial Design and Product Development from the UPC. He has worked in several renowned design studios in Barcelona and collaborated with the IED Research Center in Milan, Italy. In 2002, he co-founded the design team TERUEL/PARÉ with architect Josep Teruel, and in 2009, he established ignasiParé designStudio. He also regularly participates in courses, conferences, and trade fairs in the design and innovation sector.
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AUTOMOTIVE AND PRODUCT DESIGNER
Internationally renowned automotive industrial designer and design professor. He has worked for brands in Barcelona, Paris, Munich, Cologne, London, Detroit, Shanghai, and New York, collaborating with prestigious studios. His vision and technical rigor have driven iconic projects that merge innovation, culture, and a lasting creative identity.
Testimonials
Product Designer at Meta
“The spirit of ESDI when I studied there was very broad, multidisciplinary, and exploratory. Personally, these are the aspects that have helped me the most in my career as a designer.”
“The spirit of ESDI when I studied there was very broad, multidisciplinary, and exploratory. Personally, these are the aspects that have helped me the most in my career as a designer.”
Head of design at Tropicfeel
“Winning the ADI Gold Medal was a huge confidence boost for my professional career in product design. Thanks to ESDI, I was able to apply a logical and well-structured work methodology that allowed me to complete a well-balanced final degree project.”
“Winning the ADI Gold Medal was a huge confidence boost for my professional career in product design. Thanks to ESDI, I was able to apply a logical and well-structured work methodology that allowed me to complete a well-balanced final degree project.”
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