This Product and Industrial Design degree provides an opportunity to experience and develop the skills and processes involved in the professional practice of product and industrial design. Approaches are centred around consumer goods, where issues surrounding everyday manufactured products are developed and explored. The degree investigates the cultural, technical and commercial factors which influence the development of innovative new products, and introduces the creative and professional strategies which underpin design.

The study includes branding and methods of identifying consumer needs and aspirations as an approach to creating the right product. Industry partners include Ford, Xerox and Herman Miller, with strong working relationships with Imagination Ltd., Conran & Partners and London Associates. The staff team is drawn from nationally and internationally experienced designers who bring their research and professional interests directly into the student environment.

• This Product and Industrial Design degree is industry focused which has excellent links to industry
• This unique degree provides the depth of skills and knowledge needed to succeed in Product or Industrials Design as a career
• As a student on the degree, you will learn the development process of taking a product to completion, not only in terms of the design but also in terms of the knowledge of influencing factors needed to make the product successful
• This exciting degree fosters students to be experimental, explore and challenge their design ideas to push the boundaries on traditional Product Design

Work placement

Graduate with invaluable work experience alongside your degree and stand out from the crowd.  

This course offers you the opportunity to enhance your study and CV with a work placement sandwich year. It’s a chance to explore career possibilities, make valuable contacts and gain sought after professional skills.  

Our dedicated Careers and Employment team are here to help guide you through the process.

If you take up a work placement between your second and third year of study, at the University of Hertfordshire you’ll pay no tuition fee for this year. We’ll ask you to make your decision in your second year, so there is plenty of time to think about it. 

What's next for my career?

Graduates from our previous Product and Industrial Design courses have go on to a wide range of careers in the industry, with many choosing to continue their creative and professional practice on a freelance, self-employed basis. Graduate jobs include: Design Manager at Tesco; Marketing Co-ordinator - WH Smith; Designer - SKK Lighting; Designer - Product Partners Ltd; Designer - Mira Bathroom Fitments.

Our graduates offer employers advanced computer-aided design and manufacturing skills, and are well placed to develop successful careers with leading companies in the field of product design. These careers include 3D modellers and visualisers, product designers, CAD specialists, designer-makers and design teachers. Your strong 3D, IT and design skills will benefit a wide range of employers.

Graduates from our previous Product and Industrial Design courses have go on to a wide range of careers in the industry, with many choosing to continue their creative and professional practice on a freelance, self-employed basis. Graduate jobs include: Design Manager at Tesco; Marketing Co-ordinator - WH Smith; Designer - SKK Lighting; Designer - Product Partners Ltd; Designer - Mira Bathroom Fitments.