School of Product Design

The School of Product Design at Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha | University of Canterbury combines creativity, technology, and innovation to develop graduates who can design products and experiences that improve people's lives and address real-world challenges.

 

Our programmes bring together design, business, science, and engineering, equipping students with the skills to transform ideas into practical, market-ready solutions. Through hands-on projects and industry-relevant learning, students develop expertise in product development, user-centred design, entrepreneurship, and emerging technologies, creating products and services for a wide range of sectors including healthcare, energy, agriculture, and consumer goods.

 

We undertake impactful research that advances design innovation, sustainable product development, and technology-enabled solutions, contributing to positive outcomes for industry, communities, and the environment. Through a focus on creativity and problem-solving, our work helps shape products and systems that support a better future.

 

Discover how the School of Product Design can support your study and research goals on our website.