Product Design is the process of designing a digital product, and the person responsible for this is called a Product Designer.
What you'll learn
Skills that will allow you to apply for jobs like Product Designer, UX/UI Designer, Interaction Designer, Industrial Designer, and Design Researcher.
Plus mentorship from a tech mentor to support your learning journey.
Requirements
A working laptop.
Steady internet access.
A working mobile phone.
Course content
Introduction to Product Design
History and Evolution of Product Design
Design Thinking and User-Centered Design
Fundamentals of Design: Form, Function, and Aesthetics
Research Methods: User Research and Market Analysis
Ideation Techniques: Brainstorming and Concept Development
Sketching and Drawing for Product Designers
Introduction to CAD Software: SolidWorks, AutoCAD, and Fusion 360
3D Modeling and Rendering
Prototyping Techniques: Physical and Digital Prototyping
Material Selection and Manufacturing Processes
Human Factors and Ergonomics
User Experience (UX) Design Principles
User Interface (UI) Design Principles
Design for Sustainability
Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and Assembly (DFA)
Interaction Design
Color Theory and Application in Product Design
Typography and Graphic Design for Products
Branding and Identity Design
Packaging Design
Project Management for Product Design
Design Documentation and Communication
Testing and Validation of Product Designs
Design for Accessibility and Inclusivity
Legal and Ethical Considerations in Product Design
Intellectual Property: Patents and Trademarks
Business of Product Design: Entrepreneurship and Startups
Marketing and Selling Products
Future Trends in Product Design
Case Studies of Successful Product Designs
Portfolio Development for Product Designers
What you'll build
Using everything you have learned up to this point, you will build your portfolio from a custom template that allows you to showcase all your projects from the course to show off to your friends and future employers.