BA (Hons) in Product Design
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What will you learn?
Find out about the objectives and structure of this degree programme, which is designed to meet the real needs of the labour market.
Would you like to design the objects we use every day? Do you want to turn ideas into innovative products that combine design, technology and functionality? Can you imagine creating furniture, objects or solutions that improve people’s lives at one of the best schools and in a city undergoing rapid transformation? Do you want to see your designs turned into real prototypes and market-ready products?
The Bachelor’s Degree BA (Hons) in Product Design in Málaga is an ideal choice for those wishing to pursue a career in industrial design, object creation and product innovation. Product design is a discipline that combines creativity, technology and functionality to develop objects that improve people’s lives.
A professional product designer must be able to analyse needs, design solutions, select materials and manufacturing processes, and create products that are viable from a technical, aesthetic and commercial point of view. Studying product design opens the door to a constantly evolving sector, with a growing demand for professionals capable of innovating in fields such as industrial design, furniture, packaging and technological products.
At EADE, this degree offers excellent career prospects, with practical training tailored to the real world. Furthermore, the centre boasts state of the art facilities and technical equipment (3D printers, workshops, modelling and prototyping software, etc.), enabling students to develop projects from concept to completion.
If you are looking to study product design in Málaga with an international, practical, up to date and market oriented approach, this programme is an excellent choice for building your professional future.
The Higher Design Degrees offered by EADE are official university degrees comprising 240 ECTS credits and lasting four years, in accordance with Law 1/2024 of 7 June, which regulates higher arts education and establishes the organisation and equivalencies of professional arts education.
The curriculum for the Official Higher Artistic Education in Design for the Autonomous Community of Andalusia was published in Decree 111/2014 of 8 July, which establishes Higher Artistic Education in Design in Andalusia. This official qualification is awarded by the President of the Regional Government of Andalusia on behalf of the King of Spain.
These official qualifications are valid throughout the State and take full effect from the date of full completion of the studies required for their award, and entitle holders to enjoy the rights granted in each case by the provisions in force.
These courses do not require the Selectividad or EBAU (University entrance exams) as an entry requirement, but candidates must pass a specific compulsory test which the Regional Government of Andalusia usually sets in early July and September/October. EADE provides free preparation for candidates to pass this test; to date, 100% of students have passed.
Places for the Specific Test will be available for booking from January onwards. The Centre for Higher Studies in Design is authorised by the Regional Ministry of Education of the Regional Government of Andalusia, with centre code number 29018844. As this is an official Spanish qualification, students are eligible for public grants such as the General Grant or the Adriano Grant.
What is the structure of the programme?
The curriculum is organised into courses, core modules, optional modules and a final project.
First year
- Visual Language
- Creativity and Project Methodology
- Freehand Drawing: Sketches and Drafts
- Design Expression Techniques
- Representation Systems
- Vector Representation
- Digital Photography and Audiovisual Media
- History of Art and Aesthetics
- History of Design: 19th, 20th and 21st Centuries
- Materials and Manufacturing Processes
Second year
- Anthropometry and Ergonomics
- Three-Dimensional Construction
- Scientific Foundations Applied to Design
- Ecodesign and Sustainability
- Technical English
- Models and Prototypes
- Packaging and Point-of-Sale Displays
- Identity Communication
- 3D Modelling and Simulation
- Design–Art–Craft
Third year
- Design Theory and Culture
- Design Management
- Advanced Materials for Design
- Trends and New Product Scenarios
- Agri-food Product
- Product Design
- Strategic Systems Design
- Design and Publishing for Digital Networks
- Design of Cultural and Tourism Systems
- External Work Placement
Fourth year
- Design Management and Quality
- Product System
- Signage Design
- Final Degree Project
What is the profile of the teaching staff on this programme?
All our lecturers are carefully selected. They are industrial designers, academics, researchers and practising professionals who will equip you with the necessary knowledge and the most sought-after skills. Our lecturers are approachable and accessible, they are committed to your learning and professional development from day one.
TEACHING STAFF
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TORRES ROJAS, ALVARO
Master's Degree in Graphic Design and Animation. Master's Degree in Teacher Training. Graduate in Advertising and Public Relations. Senior Technician in Graphic Arts, specialising in Illustration. PhD candidate. Lecturer for various organisations, including Benalmádena Town Council, the University of Valladolid, the Association of Municipalities of the Sierra de las Nieves and the Andalusian Regional Government. Podcaster on The Rock FM radio programme El Amplificador.
ESPERILLA DIAZ, BELÉN
Master's Degree in Teacher Training. Graduate in Fine Arts. Senior Technician in Decoration Project Development and Works Management. Expert qualification in Visual Merchandising and Showrooms. She has worked as a teacher at several educational centres in the Community of Madrid. She also has experience in interior design and 3D design projects in the hospitality and retail sectors.
PÉREZ RODRÍGUEZ, DAMARIS
Master's Degree in Graphic Design and Prepress, specialising in Illustration. Master's Degree in Education from the University of Málaga. Graduate in Fine Arts from the University of Seville. Specialist course in UI/UX. Professional experience as an illustrator, designer and art director in advertising and communication agencies. She has been a finalist and award winner in competitions related to graphic arts and design.
ARGÜELLES LLORET, DAVID
Master's Degree in Teacher Training. Graduate in Fine Arts from the University of Granada, with a double specialisation in Painting and Sculpture. He has taught at several universities in Colombia. Multidisciplinary artist with exhibitions at national and international level. Manager of the Argüelles Interior Design studio since 2004.
CASADO MORNET, DIEGO
Master's Degree in Teacher Training. Graduate in Fine Arts from the University of Málaga. Life Drawing lecturer at a school of architecture in Switzerland. Art Director on design and animation projects. Lecturer in 2D Character Design and 3D Modelling for various institutions, including the Polytechnic University of Valencia.
GARCIA CISNEROS, EVA MARIA
Master's Degree in Teacher Training. Graduate in Audiovisual Communication. Twenty years of professional and teaching experience. Lecturer in Photographic Projects, Multimedia Products, and Game and Interactive Environment Projects at CESUR. Instructor on vocational training courses specialising in Production, Computer-Aided Design and Web Programming.
MARTINEZ RODRIGUEZ, FRANCISCO DE ASIS
PhD from the Polytechnic University of Valencia. Master's Degree in Teacher Training. Graduate in Fine Arts and specialist in Public Art and Urban Culture. His work has been exhibited in museums such as the Chirivella Soriano Foundation in Valencia and the Contemporary Art Centre in Málaga. He has received grants, among others, from ZWAP (Bilbao), Didacart (Santander), La Térmica (Málaga), DE2 (Cologne, Germany) and NOAD (New York).
GALLARDO DOMINGUEZ, J.MANUEL
Master's Degree in Teacher Training. Official Master's Degree in Digital Post-production from the Polytechnic University of Valencia. Master's Degree in Web Design and Front-end Development. Graduate in Fine Arts from the University of Málaga. Experience in graphic design and motion graphics at various advertising and communication agencies.
VALVERDE BUFORN, JOSE LUIS
Master's Degree in Interdisciplinary Artistic Production. Master's Degree in Teacher Training. Graduate in Fine Arts from the University of Málaga. Senior Technician in Advertising Graphics and Illustration. Visual artist and researcher whose artistic work has been exhibited in national and international galleries and museums, including ARCO and Getxoarte. Participant in the Colart scholarship at Griffin Gallery (London), Iniciarte (Seville) and Facba (Granada).
DURAN MONTERO, JUAN BAUTISTA
Master's Degree in Teacher Training. Graduate in Graphic Design from EADE. Graduate in Primary Education – Foreign Language. Expert in AI Applied to Media from the RTVE Institute. He has experience in design agencies and social media. He collaborates with the University of Málaga on research projects.
ALHAMA MAESTRE, LUIS
Master's Degree in Artistic Production and Contemporary Thought. Master's Degree in Teacher Training. Graduate in Fine Arts from the Polytechnic University of Valencia. Sculptor and designer. As an artist, he has exhibited in various galleries and has received several awards at design fairs in cities such as Madrid, Barcelona, Paris, Vienna and Berlin.
RUIZ MARTINEZ, NURIA
Master's Degree in Teacher Training. Graduate in Fine Arts. Trained in Advertising Graphic Design, Digital Retouching and Image Scanning at I.S.E. C1 qualification from the Official School of Languages. Art teacher at San Francisco and creator of educational workshops for La Térmica (Málaga Provincial Council).
PULIDO JAIME, SALVADOR
Master's Degree in Teacher Training. Graduate in Art History. Lecturer in the History of Art, Design and Image at EADE since 2007. Lecturer in Andalusian Heritage and Mudéjar Art for tour guides of the Andalusian Regional Government in Málaga, Marbella and Seville.
ESCUDERO GARCIA, SARA
PhD in Communication. Master's Degree in Professional Graphic Design. Master's Degree in Professional Website Design. Master's Degree in Teacher Training. Graduate in Fine Arts. Diploma of Advanced Studies in Drawing, Design and New Technologies. CEO and Founder of the Sara Escudero brand, a company specialising in graphic and web design, photography and search engine optimisation (SEO).
What are the career prospects?
Get ready to enter a wide range of professional fields related to this degree.
- Industrial design
- Product designer
- Object and furniture design
- Industrial product development
- Innovation and development
- Research and development (R&D)
- Prototyping and testing
- Production
- Manufacturing processes
- Technical product development
- Digital design
- 3D modelling
- Interface design
- Product visualisation
- Packaging and consumer goods
- Packaging design
- Consumer product design
- In-house product creation
- Brand development
- Innovative projects (Proy)
How does the admissions process work?
Find out the requirements and steps for applying for a place on the programme.
Study at EADE with flexible payment options, scholarships and financial aid
At EADE we want financial concerns not to be an obstacle to starting your university education in Málaga without giving up on your dreams.
Therefore, we provide our students and their families with different payment, financing, scholarship, aid, and discount options, designed to facilitate financial planning for the course and adapt to different needs.
Our Admissions team will guide you throughout the entire process to resolve your queries, inform you of the available options, and help you choose the option that best suits your situation.
Request information and find out which option best suits you.
PAYMENT METHODS
At EADE we offer different payment methods so that each student or family can organise the investment in their education in the most convenient way possible.
The aim is to facilitate access to our university programmes and enable clear financial planning from the very start of the admissions process.
A) Full payment with early payment discount
Students who make full payment before the start of the course may benefit from a 5% early payment discount on the corresponding amount.
This option is designed for those who wish to settle their academic investment from the outset and benefit from a direct reduction in the total programme cost. It is a convenient alternative for families and students who prefer to simplify the financial management of the course and avoid periodic payments throughout the academic year.
B) Direct debit payment in 7 monthly instalments.
For those who prefer to spread the course fee more comfortably, EADE offers the option of paying by direct debit in 7 monthly instalments.
This option helps better organise the family economy and spread the educational investment throughout the course, without having to pay the full amount in a single payment. It is a simple, practical, and planned formula for accessing university education with greater flexibility.
C) Bank financing in 10 interest-free monthly instalments
EADE also offers the option of bank financing in 10 interest-free monthly instalments through partner banks.
This option is aimed at students and families who wish to have a longer payment term, facilitating access to the programme and allowing for better financial organisation. The specific financing conditions will be communicated during the admissions or enrolment process, so you can assess the option with all the necessary information.
SCHOLARSHIPS AND FINANCIAL AID
In addition to the payment methods, EADE offers information and guidance on various scholarships, aid, and discounts that can facilitate access to university education.
Official scholarships
If you are entitled to a Ministry of Education scholarship or one from any other public or private institution, you must apply for it directly through the official website of the relevant body.
EADE will provide you with the academic documentation you need for its processing, provided that the programme you intend to study meets the requirements established by the granting body. Our team can advise you on the documentation you may need during the process. These scholarships are only applicable to the official Design degrees in Graphic Design, Interior Design, Product Design, and Fashion Design.
Alumni discount
EADE alumni can benefit from a 10% discount when enrolling in another programme at the centre.
This support is designed for those who wish to continue growing professionally, expand their training, or specialise in a new area within EADE. It is a way of recognising the trust of those who have already been part of our educational community.
Special conditions for elite athletes
At EADE we value the effort, discipline and resilience of elite athletes.
Therefore, students who can demonstrate an outstanding sporting track record may enquire about the possibility of accessing special conditions during their admissions process, aimed at facilitating compatibility between their university education and their sporting commitments.
This assessment will be carried out on a personalised basis, according to the requirements established by EADE and the documentation provided by the candidate.
The Admissions team will inform you of the relevant conditions, requirements and application procedure.
Group discounts
EADE offers special discounts for certain groups, partner organisations or specific agreements.
These supports help facilitate access to university education for students from institutions, companies, or groups with which EADE has collaboration agreements. Consult our admissions team to see if you can benefit from any of these special conditions.
Sibling discount
When two siblings study at EADE, a 10% discount may be applied to each of them, facilitating access to university education for several members of the same family.
This support is designed to help families who trust EADE with the education of more than one student.
Training credit bonus for working professionals
For working professionals, certain programmes may be eligible for funding through the training credits that the State Foundation for Employment Training makes available to companies.
This funding allows companies to support their employees' training through Social Security contribution reductions, provided the established requirements are met. The management of training credits will be carried out through a specialised partner company.
We help you choose the best option
Every student and every family have different circumstances. That is why, at EADE, we support you throughout the process so you can resolve your queries, explore the available options, and plan your enrolment with greater peace of mind.
Request information and study at EADE with flexible payment options, scholarships, and financial aid.
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Frequently Asked Questions
These courses do not require the EBAU, but you must pass a specific compulsory exam organised by the Regional Government of Andalusia.
EADE provides free preparation for this exam, with a 100% pass rate to date.
Places for the test can be booked from January onwards.
The admissions process is very simple and straightforward:
Request an interview with the programme director (free of charge and with no obligation).
Contact: 952 20 71 22 | info@eade.es
Ready to take the next step?
If you’re looking to study product design in Málaga with an international, practical, up-to-date and market-oriented approach, this programme is an excellent choice for building your future career.