Industrial and Product Design
A great product is more than just something people want to use. A great product solves consumers’ problems and meets their fundamental needs.
Our industrial design courses introduce you to the theory and history of innovative and sustainable products, and will help you to understand the strategic thinking behind creating designs that will stand the test of time.
You’ll learn about professional practice, design psychology, consumer knowledge, applied research and sustainability to get inside the mind of your customer.
After graduating from our product design course, you’ll have gained key skills, such as sketching, computer design and manufacturing, which you can use to create innovative new products and effective product packaging design.
From brief through to launch, you’ll have more than just the skills to create a product — you’ll have the knowledge and strategic thinking to come up with solutions your clients could never dream of.
Browse our courses to find detailed course information, application dates, entry requirements, fees, subjects, ATAR requirements and more.
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How to become an industrial designer
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GRADUATE SUCCESS
Overall graduate of the year
Swinburne graduate Alexandra Tyquin has been named Overall Graduate of the Year by the Design Institute of Australia Victoria and Tasmania Branch (DIA VIC TAS).
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Swinburne industrial design alum spreading style
Director, designer and Swinburne alum Lachlan Mackay is making waves in the design industry with his studio Space-man Studio, making the 2025 Australian Design Review’s 30 Under 30 list.
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Enhancing study spaces with inspiring Indigenous artwork
The AGSE building at Swinburne's Hawthorn campus has received a creative upgrade with two inspiring Indigenous artworks. Artist and designer Mandi Barton has created two beautiful artworks that encourage reflection and connection to Country.
Monday 17 February 2025
