Program Overview

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Graduate Program in Sports Product Design

The master of science in Sports Product Design prepares designers to be key members and leaders of multidisciplinary development teams within the sports product industry. The program focuses on innovation methodology, athletic performance, sustainability, and sports product marketing and branding.

Program Details

• Located at the Portland northeast campus
• Prepares designers for roles in over 800 sports product companies in Oregon and beyond
• Focuses on sports product methods, tools, and technologies, human physiology, biomechanics, and perception

Student Experience

With a strong foundation in design and sports, students expand their toolboxes with a deep study of sports product design. Our graduates work in design roles at major athletic brands or start their own companies.

Campus and Community

Students study in the recently renovated northeast campus in the Concordia neighborhood, with access to state-of-the-art equipment in the Innovation Hall. The campus features studios and workspaces overlooking a lush canopy of trees, an outdoor amphitheater, and walkable pathways.

Faculty

The Sports Product Design faculty members are leaders in innovative design and academic research. Students interact with inspiring scholars and professionals from the local and international sports product industry through seminars, studios, and independent studies.

Accreditation

The program is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD). The University of Oregon is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU) and is a member of the Association of American Universities (AAU).

Department of Product Design

The Department of Product Design offers the MS in Sports Product Design, with funding opportunities and graduate student profiles available. The department also features student work, research, courses, study abroad programs, and faculty and staff directories.

Research Areas

The program focuses on innovation methodology, athletic performance, sustainability, and sports product marketing and branding, with research areas including sports product design, human physiology, biomechanics, and perception.

Student Profiles

Students in the program have diverse backgrounds and interests, with profiles featuring their work and experiences. Alumni have gone on to work in design roles at major athletic brands or start their own companies.

Support and Resources

The program offers support for student success, with opportunities for internships, partnerships, and funding. The University of Oregon invites investment in the program to inspire talented students who will shape the world around them.