Program Overview

**Reasons to choose Kingston**– Kingston is ranked No.1 in the UK for design and crafts (Guardian University League table 2021). It’s the highest-ranked institution to offer BA (Hons) Product and Furniture Design.– Through our strong links with industry, you’ll be able to test your ideas at leading companies. Examples include John Lewis, Foster & Partners, Herman Miller, Sony and New Balance.– This course includes optional study tours, visits to design studios and research-based trips. Previous tours have been to Milan, Munich, Paris, Berlin, Barcelona and Valencia.**About this course**If you’re considering a career in professional design, this course provides the skills, knowledge and practical experience you’ll need. Design work covers domestic and commercial furniture, housewares and ceramics, industrial and technology products.Using our workshops, you’ll have a platform for experimentation and discovery. You’ll study key themes, such as sustainability, manufacturing and the roles that designers play in industry.The course collaborates and engages with industry at all levels, from live industry briefs to masterclasses and talks by industry professionals. Your work will be promoted through international design competitions, major graduate shows and external exhibitions. You’ll graduate with a professional portfolio of work, giving you a springboard to employment.