• PRODUCT Design

    2 YEARS

M Voc Product Design

The Design Entrepreneurship course is an amalgamation of a research and market intelligence-driven and hands-on approach, unique in the way it examines the fundamental understanding of the Design profession with entrepreneurial concepts.

The learner is coached to provide a controlling link between various components of a venture and to provide innovative design solutions which are user experience-centric while encouraging learners to participate in a design entrepreneurial setup; apply knowledge and practical understanding of materials. Skills are inculcated in learners to make them Creative Entrepreneurs through multiple industry interactions and internships along with design projects.

Duration

2 years

CURRICULUM

  • FUNDAMENTALS OF ART & DESIGN
    • Sketching
    • Art appreciation
    • Design thinking
    • Design thinking tools
    • Design process
  • ENTREPRENEURSHIP – I
    • Introduction to entrepreneurship
    • Techniques of idea generation and business analysis
    • Identifying customers for the business
    • Market research
    • Basics of financial modelling
  • PROFESSIONAL ECOSYSTEM
    • Key sectors of the industry
    • Evolution of the design industry
    • Design market & economic outlook
    • Design industry analysis & employment opportunities
    • Trends & design implications
    • Design Ecosystem
  • MATERIALS TOOLS & TECHNIQUES – I
    • Material Study and Manufacturing Process
    • Digital Tools (Solid works/Fusion 360)
    • Services
    • Visualization & illustrations
  • DESIGN THINKING PROCESS AND METHODS
    • Design Spectrum
    • Ideation and Concept development
    • Envision and Creation
    • Exposure to Design process finished product
  • DESIGN RESEARCH & TREND ANALYSIS
    • Material trends
    • Forecasting methods
    • Trend analysis
  • ENTREPRENEURSHIP – II
    • Building a business model using lean model canvas
    • Fundamentals of team building
    • Branding strategy and social media basics
    • Product development via MVP technique
    • Go-to-market strategy
  • MATERIAL TOOLS AND TECHNIQUES II
    • Material Study and Manufacturing Process
    • Hardware study
    • Processed and Synthetic: Metal/ Glass/ Fibre 
    • Material inventions and innovations
  • DESIGN PROJECT – I
    • Introduction to industry project
    • Conceptualization
    • Design Process
    • Professional practice in Product design
    • Budget control
    • Documentation & presentation
  • INDUSTRY INTERNSHIP
  • MERCHANDISING & MARKETING
    • Introduction to Branding
    • Understanding the process involved
    • Case study
    • Concept and introduction of visual merchandising.
  • ENTREPRENEURSHIP III
    • Fundraising fundamentals
    • Building a pitch deck
    • Advanced financial modelling for start-ups
    • Analysing competition
    • Introduction to project management
  • STYLING & PHOTOGRAPHY
    • The role of the styling 
    • Market strategy
    • Branding and sponsorship guidelines
    • Interior communication devices
    • Photography skills and editing 
  • PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE
    • Understanding the organizational structure
    • Human resource management
    • International Business
    • Production & operations
    • Governance
  • PROJECT MANAGEMENT (INDUSTRY-BASED)
    • Project management
    • Project stakeholders
    • Project manager attributes
    • Project management processes
  • FINAL PROJECT (INDUSTRY INTERNSHIP BASED)
    • Develop skills in decision-making, problem-solving and communication
    • Select, plan, implement, and evaluate a project and present the outcomes 
    • Professional practice

ARCH UNIT

  • CFM( Colour, Finish, Material) - Key shot
  • Computer aided design -Solid works/Fusion 360
  • Furniture design

Career Opportunities

  • Entrepreneur
  • Product Development Manager
  • Blogger and Social Media Marketer
  • Interface Designer
  • Lifestyle Product Designer
  • Product Coordinator
  • Trend and Forecast Analyst
  • Design Strategist
  • Exhibition Designer
  • Furniture Designer
  • Product/ Industrial designer
  • Consulting Firms researcher
  • Craft Based Product Designers
  • Design Managers
  • Lifestyle Accessories Designers
  • Designers of Costume products like Jewellery, Leather Goods, Giftware, Tableware, Watches, Bags, Footwear and Handicraft etc
  • Sourcing Consultants
  • Visual Merchandisers
  • Toy Designers

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

We welcome students from around the world and understand that our international students may have special requirements, email us at admission@archedu.org

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