Product Design

About this learning

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.