Product Design

Design QQI Award (5M2208)

Explore how ideas become real products through hands-on design, drawing, and prototyping. This course blends creativity with technology, giving you practical experience in materials, 3D modelling, and digital fabrication. You’ll learn to design with purpose blending creativity, sustainability, and real-world problem solving.

Course Content

Combined Materials (5N0764); Design Skills (5N0784); Drawing (5N1862); Art Woodwork (5N1559); Communications (5N0690); Parametric CAD (5N5765); Appreciation of Art, Craft & Design (5N0755); Work Experience (5N1356); Maths for STEM* (5N0556).

*Elective module

Certification

QQI Level 5 Award in Design  (5M2208)

Duration

1 year – September to May (full-time)

Entry Requirements

Applicants should hold a Leaving Certificate or equivalent qualification. We welcome enthusiastic, motivated learners who enjoy designing, making, and exploring creative ideas. Mature applicants are especially welcome to apply.

Third Level Links/Progression

Graduates have progressed to degree programmes in Product Design and related disciplines at TUD Dublin -Product Design (TU811), and at the NCAD -Product Design (AD212).

Many students also continue their studies through the Higher Education Links Scheme, using their QQI qualification to access other design-based courses such as Industrial Design, Interaction Design, and Sustainable Innovation in Ireland and abroad.

For a full list of progression courses click here

Course Charges

€100 registration fee.

Please note that course fees are subject to change.