Our industrial design courses introduce you to the theory and history of innovative and sustainable products, and will help you to understand the strategic thinking behind creating  designs that will stand the test of time.

You’ll learn about professional practice, design psychology, consumer knowledge, applied research and sustainability to get inside the mind of your customer. 

After graduating  from our product design course, you’ll have gained key  skills, such as sketching, computer design and manufacturing, which you can use to create innovative new products and effective product packaging design. 

From brief through to launch, you’ll have more than just the skills to create a product — you’ll have the knowledge and strategic thinking to come up with solutions your clients could never dream of.

Browse our courses to find detailed course information, application dates, entry requirements, fees, subjects, ATAR requirements and more. 

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    Swinburne graduate Alexandra Tyquin has been named Overall Graduate of the Year by the Design Institute of Australia Victoria and Tasmania Branch (DIA VIC TAS).

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    Communication design alum Maddy Merzvinskis' career was kickstarted by a 12-month placement during her degree and she has now been recognised on the national and global stage for her design. 

    Wednesday 05 February 2025
  • Swinburne industrial design alum spreading style

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    Director, designer and Swinburne alum Lachlan Mackay is making waves in the design industry with his studio Space-man Studio, making the 2025 Australian Design Review’s 30 Under 30 list.  

    Monday 28 July 2025

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