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Learn how to draft and craft quality everyday objects with professional tools. The range of items that a product designer works on is extensive. One day you can be designing unique glass display cases. On other days, you can be designing for plastic water bottles. This course will equip you with necessary skills in 2D and 3D design software. And also the practical ability to construct your own products with industry-level machinery. Your classes will prepare you to handle professional assignments like an expert. |
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Develop your versatile product portfolio in a top design school with guidance from professionals who groomed award winners. In the design industry, your portfolio proves your capabilities. Studying product design at Raffles allows you to build your portfolio while learning the needed theories and practical skills. Your assignments will simulate industry-level product design work. And you will be graded by lecturers who worked as design professionals. They can provide useful feedback on which pieces to put in your portfolio. |
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Obtain your Advanced Diploma in just two years with our fast-track product design curriculum. The intensive course structure at Raffles will teach you what you need in the shortest amount of time. You can also sign up for a one-year top-up bachelor's degree program if you want to further your education. This curriculum can help you graduate a year earlier than peers from other schools. With this, you will have a strong advantage to find jobs earlier than they do. |
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Inspire yourself every day in an international, English-speaking environment. Signing up for your product design course in an international school lets you make friends from all over the world. You can exchange design ideas with them. And you can learn about products unique to other countries. With the English-speaking environment at Raffles, you can talk to fellow schoolmates and make friends easily. English is also widely used in many top design companies from around the world. Studying in Raffles will put you in a multi-cultural, English-speaking environment that will be an accurate reflection of your future workplace. |
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Receive professional guidance from experienced international lecturers. At Raffles, we believe that design is best taught by master practitioners. That is why we select professionals with years of design experience to teach our students. Your lecturers can share with you first-hand information about the industry. And also give you valuable advice on how to start out as a budding product designer. You can also learn various product-making or design techniques that they have perfected while on the job. |
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Polish your skills in creative thinking to invent a wide range of product structures. Theory classes will teach you how to use the right colors, materials, and application for maximum results. You will be exposed to creative concepts used by existing companies. These will be used as case studies in class so you can discuss and develop your own ideas on what makes certain product designs successful. |
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Stand a chance to win awards when you participate in design competitions. Bulletin boards around school will have plenty of such information. Sometimes, lecturers will set assignments according to competition themes and requirements. After which, the entire class will have their works submitted for judging. Not only does your course teach you to be a professional product designer - you will also be a tough contender in competitions. Your professional skills and in-depth knowledge in designing various objects will give you unfair advantage over other participants. |
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Transform yourself into an international-level product designer. Studying overseas allows you to work on assignments different from those in your home country. This takes you out of your comfort zone. And also challenges you to become a stronger designer. You will have to design products to fit the culture and lifestyles of those around you. With this experience, you will learn how to adapt quickly to other cultures. Overcoming cultural barriers will allow you to work with and learn from many designers around the world. |