Official Degree in Product Design and Development

Because at UDIT we offer you a unique and winning methodology. Based on a vocation for creativity, innovative and up-to-date syllabuses, the incorporation of technology and innovation as the backbone, training based on real projects and the critical thinking instilled by the teaching staff.

Discover the detailed syllabus of the Degree in Product Design.

If you come from the Spanish education system, to study this Degree at UDIT you must meet at least one of the following requirements:

• Having passed the University Entrance Examination (EVAU) with a pass mark.
• Students coming from a Higher Level Training Cycle or FP II.
• Students accessing from completed Spanish university studies.
• Students accessing through the University Entrance Examination for over 25 years old, for over 40 years old and for over 45 years old.

Students coming from educational systems outside Spain:

• Students from pre-university education systems of European Union member states and countries with reciprocity agreements.
• Students in possession of the International Baccalaureate Diploma.
• Students coming from pre-university education systems abroad.
• Students with foreign university studies who gain access through homologation of their studies.
• Students with official foreign university studies completed or not yet completed who are admitted by official validation.

Yes, all degrees offered at UDIT are official and internationally recognised.

You should be careful with other degrees offered on the market as "Official Degrees" that in reality are not. To check if a degree is official, you should consult the RUCT website (Register of Universities, Centres and Degrees), an official body belonging to the Ministry of Universities that oversees academic organisation and university officialdom.

The first step is to request information, you can do this via the web, by telephone on 91 555 25 28 or by email: orientación.universitaria@udit.es.

The next step is to take the level test, the aim of which is to find out the student's academic competences, allowing you to detect reinforcement actions before the start of the course.

Once you have taken the test and have been informed that you have been admitted to UDIT, make a registration reservation to guarantee your place for the next course. Places are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.

If you want to study the Degree in Product Design and Development you can do so without the need to have taken a specific baccalaureate, you must meet the entry requirements set out in art.3 of Royal Decree 412/2014, nor have prior knowledge of aspects such as materials, digital manufacturing or technical drawing. All our Bachelor's Degrees start from scratch, so it is not necessary to take a specific type of baccalaureate that trains you in these areas.

Although it is true that, due to the type of degree, it is recommended to take a bachelor's degree in the arts, you do not need to worry about your previous training to make the most of our degrees.

Of course, by offering you an official Bachelor's degree, you can apply for all the public grants for this type of degree. Moreover, official scholarships are compatible with our internal study grants, so if you have a good academic record or if creativity is part of your DNA, don't hesitate to apply for all of them.

In product design and development, students learn to:

• Create and develop products that solve specific problems.
• Innovate in materials and processes to improve sustainability and efficiency.
• Design prototypes using advanced tools such as 3D printing and CAD software.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to take a product from initial idea to market.

Product designers are responsible for the entire product lifecycle, from initial research and conceptualisation to detailed design and final production. This includes:

1. Market and user research: Understanding the needs and wants of users to create products that are truly useful.
2. Ideation and sketching: Generating ideas and visualising them through sketches and models.
3. Prototyping and testing: Creating prototypes and testing to evaluate the functionality and aesthetics of the product.
4. Production and launch: Supervise the manufacture of the product and prepare its launch on the market.

The Degree in Product Design at UDIT lasts four years. During this time, students:

• Complete theoretical and practical subjects.
• Carry out real projects in collaboration with companies.
• Participate in international exchange programmes and professional internships.

The curriculum is designed to provide a comprehensive education, which includes:

• Design Fundamentals: Core courses covering design theory, art and design history, and technical skills.
• Advanced Design: Specialised classes in product design, ergonomics, materials and manufacturing processes.
• Professional internships: Opportunities to work in companies in the sector and apply knowledge to real projects.
• Final Degree Project (TFG): A final project that demonstrates the student's ability to design and develop a complete product.

In the Degree in Product Design and Development you will have the opportunity to carry out several projects, we give you an example of one of the students Bárbara Benayas in which they present their Final Degree Project "Desvajilla". " Desvajilla" is a range of products based on the Mo de Movimiento restaurant, using sustainable materials such as recycled stoneware and the ash from the restaurant's own wood-fired oven for its manufacture.

Discover the project in video

To become a product designer, it is essential to acquire a solid and multidisciplinary training that covers various areas of knowledge. In our Degree in Product Design, we offer you an innovative and practical curriculum that includes:

• Product design and development: learn to conceptualise, design and develop innovative products that respond to market needs.
• Technology and materials: learn about different materials and manufacturing technologies to create functional and sustainable products.
• Ergonomics and usability: study how to design products that are comfortable, safe and easy to use.
• Project management: develop skills to manage design projects from initial idea to implementation.
• Marketing and communication: learn how to position and communicate your products effectively in the global marketplace.

All our degrees start from scratch, so it is not necessary to take a specific type of baccalaureate.

It is true that due to the type of our degrees, it is usually recommended to take a baccalaureate in arts or science and technology.

The purpose of the entrance exam is to get to know the profile of the future student in order to be able to offer you personalised attention and, if necessary, to reinforce any previous skills, such as artistic drawing.

In no case should you be concerned about your previous training when it comes to getting the most out of our degree courses.

The salary of a product designer varies according to experience and sector. On average, a junior designer can earn around €25,000 per year, while a more experienced professional can earn €50,000 per year or more.

Factors influencing salary include:

• Experience: designers with more years in the industry tend to earn higher salaries.
• Geographical location: salaries can vary significantly between different regions and countries.
• Industry sector: working in sectors such as technology, automotive or consultancy can offer more competitive salaries.
• Skills and specialisation: designers with specialised skills, such as sustainable design or user-centred design, may have higher salaries.

You will learn and master: Autodesk Fusion 360, Rhinoceros, Alias, Grasshopper, Autodesk Suite, Processing, Microsoft Office, Scratch 4 Arduino, Photoshop, Illustrator, Indesign, Figma,Vray, Solidedge, Solidworks, Keyshot, Arduino IDE.

Adobe programmes are installed on the computers set up for this purpose in the classrooms. From the 2025-26 academic year, all UDIT students will have an Adobe Creative Cloud licence that can be used on any device, inside or outside the University.

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