The Industrial Design Level 3 Advanced Diploma is a dynamic and hands-on course designed for aspiring product designers, engineers, and creative professionals eager to explore the intersection of design, function, and manufacturing. Whether you’re passionate about consumer electronics, furniture, automotive design, or sustainable product development, this course provides the knowledge and skills needed to succeed in today’s competitive design industry.

The course begins with an Introduction to Industrial Design, where students delve into the historical development of the field and explore key terminology and roles within the design process. Understanding how industrial design has shaped products over time sets the foundation for deeper learning.

In Design Principles and Elements, students gain a solid grasp of visual language, including form, color, space, and texture, while exploring how ergonomics and user-centered thinking influence product usability. The next phase introduces Sketching and Drawing Techniques, a core skill for every designer, covering freehand sketching, perspective, and advanced rendering methods.

From there, learners move into Computer-Aided Design (CAD), working with industry-standard software such as SolidWorks or AutoCAD. As the course progresses into Advanced CAD and 3D Modeling, students take on more complex modeling tasks, parametric design, and simulation, enhancing their ability to create production-ready designs.

The Materials and Manufacturing Processes lecture introduces various materials used in modern design—metals, plastics, composites—and explores sustainable material choices and popular manufacturing methods like CNC machining and injection molding. Practical experience is gained through Prototyping and Model Making, where students learn rapid prototyping, traditional mock-ups, and how to test and refine prototypes for functionality and form.

The course then emphasizes Design for Manufacture and Assembly (DFMA)—a critical area for industrial designers looking to bring their ideas to market efficiently. Students explore cost analysis, production planning, and real-world case studies to understand how design decisions affect manufacturing outcomes.

Design Project Management develops crucial soft skills such as project planning, collaboration, and risk management, while Innovation and Creativity in Design encourages out-of-the-box thinking with practical strategies and global product case studies. In Portfolio Development, students prepare for professional success by building a compelling portfolio, documenting projects, and practicing interview techniques.

The final stage, Final Design Project, brings together everything learned in the course. Students research, conceptualize, prototype, and present a full design solution for evaluation, mirroring the experience of working in a professional design studio.