Program Overview
The Bachelor of Design, Product Design is a selective entry, full-time undergraduate degree program, preparing you for work as a product designer and entrepreneur. You'll develop a holistic skill set through interdisciplinary education, blending design, business and marketing.
Our program is all about the studio. This is where you'll experiment, discover, problem solve and innovate. It’s where creativity meets critical thinking, where theory meets reality, and where product designers learn by doing.
Our hands-on curriculum focuses on three major themes. Creativity and Innovation. Leadership. And Technology. You’ll begin with design basics and gradually tackle more complex projects. In your third and fourth year, you’ll customize your program by choosing electives in marketing, business, or other fields.
The Product Design program concludes with a graduation project that you’ll debut at a Graduation Design event, which is often attended by industry, media and the business community.
Applicants with experience in the product design field may gain credits through Prior Learning Assessments (PLA). For more information, please contact the Program Coordinator.
Students may obtain transfer credit for course work taken in other programs at KPU, or at other institutions. All applications for transfer credits are assessed on an individual basis. For information about transfer credit applications, please visit the Office of the Registrar.
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Design things for the real world
In KPU’s four-year Bachelor of Design in Product Design, you’ll blend design, business, and marketing to build a complete skill set that prepares you for life as a product designer and entrepreneur. Learning happens in studio-based environments where ideas evolve into real prototypes, supported by faculty mentorship and industry connections
What to Expect at a Glance:
Holistic Curriculum
You’ll touch on Creativity & Innovation, Leadership, and Technology—learning not just how to design, but how to lead, adapt, and scale solutions.
Studio & Project-Based Learning
The heart of this program is practice: in purpose-built spaces, you’ll imagine, experiment, and see your designs come to life.
Customize Your Journey in Years 3 & 4
Add depth to your learning through electives in marketing, business, or related disciplines—shaping a path that reflects your aspirations.
Capstone Experience at Graduation Design
Your program comes to an exciting end in a Graduation Design showcase, giving you an opportunity to present your final project to industry professionals, media, alumni, and peers.
Industry-Tuned Curriculum
Developed with guidance from the Program Advisory Committee, the program reflects real-world expectations and evolving industry standards.
Check out our Printable Program Model for a list of our courses.