Course Overview
This foundational course introduces aspiring product designers, engineers, and innovators to the complete lifecycle of product creation. From user research and design thinking to sketching, CAD fundamentals, and rapid prototyping, you will gain hands-on experience turning raw concepts into functional, user-centric products.
Course Curriculum & Modules
01Module 1: Principles of Design Thinking & User Research
02Module 2: 2D/3D Concept Sketching & Ideation
03Module 3: Introduction to CAD Tools (Fusion 360 / SolidWorks)
04Module 4: Low-Fidelity Paper & Foam Prototyping
05Module 5: Capstone Project: Concept Design Portfolio
Product Engineering Department Pathway
Product Engineering equips builders with skills spanning physical design, 3D modeling, low/high-fidelity prototyping, UI/UX interface design, Design for Manufacturing (DFM), and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) to take products from napkin sketch to mass factory production.
Computer & Hardware Requirements
Processor:Multi-core processor (Intel i5/i7 or AMD Ryzen 5/7)
Memory (RAM):8 GB RAM minimum (16 GB recommended)
Graphics Card:Dedicated GPU with 2 GB+ VRAM recommended for CAD rendering
Storage:256 GB+ SSD storage
Display:1080p Full HD display
Key Learning Outcomes & Benefits
- ✓Master core Design Thinking and User-Centric Design methodologies.
- ✓Develop rapid 2D/3D sketching and low-fidelity prototyping techniques.
- ✓Learn physical product ergonomics, material selection, and CAD design basics.
- ✓Build a portfolio-ready product design project from concept to model.