Technological Product Design and Development
About the Program
The Master in Technological Product Design and Development is a specialized program with a strong experiential component. It covers the entire product development process, from ideation based on thorough research to the production of a prototype. The program focuses on wearables and smart products.
Who is it for?
This program is aimed at graduates in Design and professionals in Production wanting to acquire professional training surrounding the creation of current and innovative articles in the fields of portable products (wearables) and products linked to smart technology at home (smart products).
Learning Outcomes
- Assimilate the technology and tools necessary to design and prototype advanced products.
- Identify aesthetic, functional, technical, and technological issues that may arise during the development of a project.
- Learn to manage projects effectively, especially those involving multidisciplinary teams.
- Gain practical experience through industry internships.
Profile
The technological product designer must possess a unique combination of skills, including:
Creativity
Design technological products that meet both technical and aesthetic requirements.Research
Formulate study methodologies to address expectations focused on functionality, needs, and materials.Sustainability
Identify, analyze, and generate sustainable strategies integrated into business models.Innovation
Directly link product design with emerging technologies.
Career Prospects
In addition to working for leading technology companies, designers specialised in this field also choose to venture into entrepreneurship by creating startups that explore new frontiers at the technology-design intersection.
Career Fields
- Wearable design for fashion and sports,
- Smart product design,
- Design of technological objects and furniture for the home,
- Innovation management,
- Creative direction,
- Product management, etc.
Diploma & Accreditation
Upon completing this program, you will receive a master's degree certificate awarded by LCI Barcelona, a member campus of LCI Education.
Required Materials
Opportunities
Our facilities
Join a community of emerging creatives and experienced mentors on our spectacular 11,000m2 campus. Sustainable architecture meets state-of-the-art facilities in 22@, Barcelona’s innovation district. Our inspiring campus is the place to turn creative dreams into career realities.
Connected with the business world
We have a Business Service that will guide and manage your internships, both curriculum-related and extracurricular, so that you can enjoy a unique professional experience with the company that best suits your profile.
Admissions Criteria
Completed university studies or evidence of professional experience.
B2 level in the language of instruction.
Acceptance the admission committee.
Academic Dates
List of Courses
MODULE I: RESEARCH FOR PRODUCT DESIGN
- Trends in Technological Product Design
- Research Methodologies for Product Design
MODULE II: METHODOLOGY FOR INNOVATION IN TECHNOLOGICAL PRODUCTS
- Innovation and Creativity: Metaproducts
- Project Methodology
MODULE III: DEVELOPMENT AND PRODUCTION OF TECHNOLOGICAL PRODUCTS
- Technologies for Product Design: Hardware and Software, Interaction Prototyping, and IoT Interconnectivity
- Materials and Smart Textiles
- Digital Design and Manufacturing
- Sustainability Analysis within the Business Model
MODULE IV: DESIGN AND INNOVATION MANAGEMENT
- Innovation and Entrepreneurship Management: Innovative Business Models to Capture Opportunities
MODULE V: DESIGN OF TECHNOLOGICAL PRODUCTS
- Value Proposition Research for Technological Products
- Methodological Practice: Technological Product Design Projects
FINAL MASTER'S THESIS
WORK PLACEMENTS (optional)
*The syllabus is subject to change.
Tuition & Aid
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