Program Overview

MSc Integrated Product Design

The MSc Integrated Product Design (IPD) is an advanced design programme that integrates design, technology, and research to enable students to develop new perspectives on product design. They learn to shape innovative, sustainable, and ethical products that benefit people, society, and the planet.

Details

• Degree: Master of Science
• Accredited by: NVAO
• Language: English
• Start: September (A February start date is also possible for applicants with a BSc degree in IDE obtained in the Netherlands)
• Credits: 120 ECTS, 24 months
• Mode: Full-time
• Type: Regular study programme
• Ranking: Top performing in the QS Subject Ranking for Art & Design

What You Will Learn

• Create innovative and responsible products and product-services that balance the interests of people, organisations, and the environment.
• Master the use of design and engineering methods, tools, and technologies to shape product design processes effectively.
• Develop technical prototyping skills and experimentation to bring your creative ideas to life.
• Integrate technology and design to create impactful solutions through emerging fields like digital innovation, sustainability principles, and novel materials.

Programme Themes

The programme focuses on teaching students about the integration of design, technology, and research to develop new perspectives on product design. It covers various themes, including:

• Sustainability
• Artificial Intelligence
• Smart textiles and bio-design
• Product experience
• Digital fabrication
• Computational design

Other IDE Master’s Programmes

The Faculty of Industrial Design Engineering offers three master’s programmes: Design for Interaction (DfI), Integrated Product Design (IPD), and Strategic Product Design (SPD).

• Design for Interaction (DfI): DfI focuses on the relationships we create between people and their world through design - the new behaviours and experiences they enable.
• Strategic Product Design (SPD): SPD focuses on teaching students about the business context of product and service design. This can be the context of large international corporations, strong design consultancies, or start-up entrepreneurship.