Bachelor’s Degree in Design, Product Design

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General Information

Qualification

Higher Artistic Education Degree in Design

Specialisation

Product Design

Plazo cerrado

Credits

240 ECTS

Duration

4 years

Learning Format

Practical and theoretical

On-campus

Start Date

September

Applications

April

Application period closed

Places

30

Product designers are professionals capable of researching, analysing, designing, and defining the formal qualities, materials, and production processes, as well as the functionality and user experience, and the aesthetic, symbolic, communicative, social, economic, and environmental values of the designs they conceive and develop.

We live surrounded by objects, products and systems that shape our relationship with the world. Through the Product Design course, you will learn how to design these elements, applying a range of methodologies to the practical development of projects.

Through departments dedicated to languages and artistic expression, science, materials and techniques, culture and management, digital and audiovisual media, and design projects, the programme fosters holistic thinking, as well as critical, analytical, and proposal-driven skills, while responding to users’ needs, contextual factors, and production systems. Students tackle complex tasks, challenges, and projects, paying close attention to their social and environmental implications. Project briefs are developed in response to contemporary challenges, often in collaboration with companies, institutions, or through participation in real design competitions.

60 ECTS

First Year

Foundations of Design. Analysis

6 ects

Foundations of Design. Ideation

6 ects

Drawing. Representation

4 ects

Drawing. Communication

4 ects

Volume

4 ects

Representation Systems

4 ects

Digital Technology

4 ects

Colour

4 ects

Scientific Foundations for Design

4 ects

Ecodesign

4 ects

Theory and History of Art

4 ects

Digital Technology Applied to Ideation

4 ects

Introduction to Product Design

4 ects

Models and Prototypes. Ideation and Communication

4 ects
Foundation Courses|Compulsory Specialisation Modules
60 ECTS

Second Year

Photography and Audiovisual Media

4 ects

Techniques of Expression and Communication

4 ects

Theory and History of Design

4 ects

Theory and Culture of Design

4 ects

Materials and Technology. Conceptualisation

4 ects

Materials and Technology. Realisation

4 ects

Digital Technology Applied to Production

4 ects

Digital Technology Applied to Communication

4 ects

Projects. User

6 ects

Projects. Context

6 ects

Graphic Design and Project Communication

4 ects

Models and Prototypes. Processes and Development

6 ects

Bionics and Proportion

4 ects
Foundation Courses|Compulsory Specialisation Modules
60 ECTS

Third Year

Aesthetics

4 ects

Business Organisation

4 ects

Evaluation of the Design Process

2 ects

History of Product Design

4 ects

Packaging and Packaging Design Project

6 ects

Projects. Production

6 ects

Projects. Society

4 ects

Graphic Communication and Identity

4 ects

Art, Craft, and Design

2 ects

Digital Technology Applied to the Project

4 ects

Structures and Systems

6 ects

Elective Modules

14 ects
Foundation Courses|Compulsory Specialisation Modules
60 ECTS

Fourth Year

Design and Trends

4 ects

Design Management

2 ects

Communications and Resources

2 ects

Projects. Innovation

4 ects

Budgeting and Project Management

4 ects

Elective Modules

20 ects

Internships

12 ects

Final Degree Project

12 ects
Foundation Courses|Compulsory Specialisation Modules
28 ECTS

Elective Modules

Toy Design

6 ects

Product Design for Animal Welfare

6 ects

Introduction to Bicycle Design and Construction

6 ects

Projects. Matter and Idea

6 ects

Ephemeral Architectures

6 ects

Experimental Creation. Surface Treatments

4 ects

Creativity. Creative Thinking and Design Thinking

4 ects

Digital Industrial Print Design

4 ects

Exhibition Design

4 ects

Furniture Design for Habitat

4 ects

Portfolio Design

4 ects

Service Design

6 ects

Experimental Design. Textile Creation and Pattern Making

6 ects

Design for Events and Performances

4 ects

Design for Social Innovation

6 ects

Ecodesign. Life Cycle and Environmental Certification

4 ects

User Experience

4 ects

Digital Manufacturing

4 ects

Introduction to Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality

4 ects

Introduction to Video Game Design

6 ects

Artificial Intelligence Applied to Design

4 ects

Research for Designers

4 ects

Marketing for Designers

4 ects

Object and Interface

6 ects

Audiovisual Pre-production, Production, and Post-production

4 ects

Drawing Processes and Techniques

4 ects

Creative Programming

4 ects

Experimental Graphic Projects Applied to Objects

4 ects

Experimental Illustration Projects

4 ects

Projects for Social Emergency Contexts

4 ects

Communication and Graphic Presentation Techniques

4 ects

Dyeing and Printing Techniques Applied to Projects

4 ects

Trends, Rhetoric, and Production Processes

6 ects
Cross-disciplinary|Specialisation
Plan de estudios
(Orden 835/2024)
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Why Study at ESD Madrid

[ 1 ]

Public and Accessible Education

[ 2 ]

"Hands-on Learning" Methodology

[ 3 ]

Personalised and Supportive Learning Environment

[ 4 ]

Curricular Flexibility

We offer a flexible curriculum that adapts to the needs and aspirations of each student. The first year consists of shared modules that provide a solid foundation in design, common to all specialisations. From the second year onwards, the programme is enriched by a broad selection of elective courses, allowing students to shape a personalised learning pathway aligned with their interests and professional aspirations.

[ 5 ]

Social and Environmental Impact

[ 6 ]

Training in Design Thinking and Professional Practice

[ 7 ]

International Partnerships

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Career Opportunities

Career opportunities for Product Designers today are broad and full of possibilities within an employment landscape that is constantly evolving. Numerous opportunities exist across a variety of sectors, enabling creative professionals to explore different roles and establish their place within the market.

Packaging Design
Toy Design
Appliance Design
Furniture Design for Habitat
Office Furniture Design
Urban Elements Design
Lighting and Luminaires Design
Design for Craftsmanship
Kitchenware Design
Systems Design
Design Management
Product Development
User Experience Design
Design, research and development of new concepts, materials, applications and products
Research, Curatorship, and Teaching
Service Design
Strategic Design
Accessory Design
Materials Design (including New Materials)
Product Design for Artistic Contexts

Projects

Vuelta y Vuelta

Samuel Sancho González · Vuelta y Vuelta

Duo

Patricia Cardero Mora, Verónica González Barreto · Duo

Parada Solicitada

Jesús Martín-Alameda Rodríguez · Parada Solicitada

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In Póster, our digital magazine, we have more of our students’ standout projects

Faculty

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Product Projects

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Product Projects

Antonio Cobo Arévalo

Materials

Fátima Ferreiro Galguera

Product Projects

Raquel Arias Urones

Materials

Pablo Hervás Daza

Product Projects

Pablo Alarcó González

Materials

Marina Romero Leiva

Materials

Marina Fernández Ramos

Product Projects

Sergio Arias López

Product Projects

Fernando Navarro Álvarez

Product Projects

Marta Romero Román

Culture and Management

Mercedes Emilia Martín Perez

Artistic Languages

Daniel García García

Digital Media

Pedro Sancho Díaz

Graphic Design Projects

Santiago Liébana

Audiovisual Media

Francisco Javier Martín Encinar

Culture and Management

Maria Dolores Tellez Domínguez

Graphic Design Projects

Pablo María García Llamas

Audiovisual Media

Maria Dolores Lorente

Artistic Languages

Carolina Gracia Labarta

Culture and Management

Alba Marrodan Leirado

Culture and Management

Marta Martínez Rocha

Graphic Design Projects

Igor Bermúdez

Culture and Management

Marta Ruíz de León Robledo

Culture and Management

Ángeles Fuentes Ruiz

Culture and Management

Carmen Martín Hernando

Product Projects

Rubén Martín Espada

Artistic Languages

Amaya Barrera González

Materials

Beatriz Asensio Garulo

Culture and Management

María del Carmen López Ramos

Materials

M. Mar Oblanca Palomo

Culture and Management

Nieves Frías Huerta

Digital Media

Francisco Javier Pintado

Digital Media

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Subjects taught

What moves you

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Admissions & Fees

If you hold a Secondary Education Diploma (Bachillerato), a University Degree, or a Higher Technical Qualification

[ 1 ]

Admission Test Registration

Application period closed
[ 2 ]

Admission Test

Our methodology is based on “learning by doing”, offering a close and personalised educational experience that values diversity. We encourage the development of critical thinking, preparing students in both methodology and technical skills, while providing the flexibility to create a tailored academic profile through modules from other specialisations. Our design projects are oriented towards improving quality of life, addressing social and environmental challenges.

[ 3 ]

Results

[ 4 ]

Enrolment

Alternative Routes of Admission

[ 1 ]

Direct Admission

[ 2 ]

Maturity Assessment Test

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Total programme fee
Up to €15,000
95%
€258 + €19 (administrative fee)
From €15,001 to €50,000
90%
€516 + €19 (administrative fee)
From €50,001 to €100,000
85%
€774 + €19 (administrative fee)
Over €100,000
-
€5,160 + €19 (administrative fee)
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Internships in Companies

Professional internships are a mandatory requirement during the final year of the degree and offer students the opportunity to connect directly with leading companies in the design sector. Through established agreements with a variety of organisations, students can apply their knowledge in a professional environment aligned with their academic training.

Each internship is structured to integrate classroom learning and strengthen professional skills in a real-world context. Tutors and programme coordinators guide the process to ensure that every student finds a placement aligned with their profile and interests, while supervising their progress throughout the experience.

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What Our Alumni Say

Ruth Smith · Class of ’22

Ruth Smith · Class of ’22

Ruth Smith · Class of ’22

Ruth Smith · Class of ’22

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