Year 1 Design

Starting in Year 1 of  Product Design  you’ll dive into the exciting world of creating products that combine aesthetics with functionality. You’ll explore everything from the basics of sketching and prototyping to mastering design software like SolidWorks and Photoshop, and are immersed in the culture of design and creativity through class discussions and trips. The course emphasises hands-on learning, where you’ll work closely with classmates and instructors. This environment not only nurtures your creativity and technical skills but also prepares you to tackle diverse design challenges setting a solid foundation for your future in Product Design.

The First Year Journey

First things first

Sketching and Rendering

Getting better

Marker Render

Developing the basic skills

Workshop Induction Models

Getting better

Foam Computer Mice

Learning by doing

Shaping Up

Learning by doing

File-ing Fine

Trips to see interesting things

Eileen Grey Exhibition, Collins Barracks, Dublin

You've been framed

Need Official Title

We're hooked

Coat Hooks

Studio learning

Product Deconstruction

Studio learning

Product Photography

Studio learning

Sketching

Visual communication

Design Discourse Presentation

Design challenges2024

Design a Horse Box Micro Business

2024
Design challenges2024

Flower Kiosk

2024
Design challenges2023

Design Ergonomic Caravan Interior Products

2023
Design challenges2023

Caravan Retractable Clothes Line

2023
Design challenge2023

Caravan Child Sleep Tight

2023
Final show stopper2023

Floor Lamp Design Sketching

2023
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Floor Lamp Materials and Process

2023
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Floor Lamp Models

2023
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Final Lamp Design

2023
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Floor Lamp Sketching

2023
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Floor Lamp Model Making

2023
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Final Lamp Design

2023