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
Final show stopper2023

Floor Lamp Materials and Process
2023
Final show stopper2023

Floor Lamp Models
2023
Final show stopper2023

Final Lamp Design
2023
Final show stopper2023

Floor Lamp Sketching
2023
Final show stopper2023

Floor Lamp Model Making
2023
Final show stopper2023
