3 Degrees in Product Design in Switzerland for 2024
- Lausanne, Switzerland
On-Campus
French
As a decisive turning point in a career or as a follow-up to a Bachelor in Industrial Design, this Master's programme is for students wishing to focus on two fundamental aspects of a designer’s practice, personal research as well as the professional handling of commissions for clients, companies or producers. Besides the steadily ongoing refinement of design research abilities and practical design skills, the students are confronted with the multifaceted realities of the design business. From production processes and concepts of efficiency through to the value of design, this Master's programme offers the tools to become a successful professional. Supervised by renowned practitioners and theoreticians, the programme revolves around three basic pillars: a personal project developed by the student throughout the curriculum, assignments in cooperation with international companies leading to various productions, exhibitions, and publications in the international press, and the drawing up of a Master’s thesis. Students benefit from ECAL’s exceptional resources in terms of both infrastructure and the school’s unique network in the art and design fields. Upon completion of this programme and with the help of additional training in fields such as photography, students build up a portfolio to the highest professional standards. ECAL graduates are much sought after by international agencies, design studios, and companies or run their own businesses.
M.S. in Integrated Innovation for Product and Business
School Of Business And Engineering Vaud HEIG-VD
Featured
- 20, Switzerland
On-Campus
French
The HES-SO M.S. in Integrated Innovation for Product and Business is an interdisciplinary program that is unique in Switzerland. It brings together students in the fields of Economics & Services, Engineering & Architecture, and Design & Visual Arts. Working on a practical project for an actual small business, scientific lab, or start-up, students acquire the multi-disciplinary skills needed to develop and promote innovative products and services. This M.S. program represents 90 ECTS credits (European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System) and lasts 3 semesters full-time. Classes are given in French and English. The program provides: an interdisciplinary approach mixing different types of teachers and students at different levels; original curriculum built around a real-life business project in conjunction with a local firm or organization, along with relevant classes on theory and practice. personalized approach helping future graduates to think out their career paths according to their individual skills and aptitudes; interdisciplinary Master’s work in teams of two to three students Career outlook Head of the innovation project R&D manager Product or brand manager Entrepreneur, start-up director R&D project leader Innovation management consultant
- Lausanne, Switzerland
On-Campus
French
Switzerland is a privileged country in terms of know-how in the field of luxury and craftsmanship. Building on this tradition, this Master of Advanced Studies is for the holders of a Bachelor or Master’s degree wishing to further their knowledge in industrial design and investigate sectors of excellence as diverse as fine watchmaking, tableware, or specific techniques using noble materials. Through collaborations with prestigious brands (some with century-old heritage) and workshops provided by designers of the international scene, students experiment with all production stages: from designing an object to its completion, via 3D rendering models or photography. They also have the benefit of brand identity analyses and conferences delivered by experts in the field, as well as tours of luxury goods manufacturers. Many projects are singled out by partner companies to be produced, exhibited, and published in the international press. After one year at ECAL, the students are able to submit a varied portfolio to the highest professional standards. Highly sought after by international agencies and world-leading companies, they also often have the opportunity to simultaneously establishing their own business. Graduates are frequently offered internship opportunities right at the end of their curriculum – often leading to steady employment. Since the beginning of 2018, students from this programme have been benefiting from a partnership with IMD Lausanne Business School, a world leader in its field; this partnership is allowing them to learn about what is at stake when launching a brand and starting a business.