Product Design Minor

Explore the foundations of three-dimensional design and the production process.

Lehigh University's Product Design minor teaches students the creative and technical skills needed to thrive in professional design fields. Through hands-on projects and collaborative design studios, they will develop a deep understanding of the production process.

By completing this minor, students gain valuable hands-on experience and insights into the entire product design process, from conceptualization to manufacturing. The minor also allows students to specialize in Materials to Market or Furniture Design programs. Lehigh’s product design graduates work in fields including clothing and textiles, furniture design, interior or spatial design, and the automotive industry, and as purchasing managers.

Key Benefits

Interdisciplinary Coursework: While completing the minor, students have the opportunity to take classes in textile design, furniture design, sculpture and architectural design.
Professional Development: Develop technical expertise and prepare for future careers in fashion, furniture design, automotive design, interior design, and more.
State-of-the-Art Facilities: Students have access to 30,000 square feet of studio, laboratory, and classroom space at Lehigh’s Mountaintop Campus that support them in developing their own creative projects.

Coursework

Any undergraduate student at Lehigh University can declare this minor.

To complete the minor, students will take 18-20 credits from the following list:

Foundation (3 courses)

ART 004 Three-Dimensional Design

DES 040 Product Design I: Form, Process and Concept

DES 140 Product Design II: Designing for Others

Choose two courses from the following list:

DES 053 Introduction to Graphic Design

DES/THTR 072 Textile Design I

DES 073 Special Topics in Design

DES 148 Furniture Design I

DES/THTR 172 Textile Design II

DES 173 Special Topics in Design

DES 240 Product Design III: Materials to Market

DES 248 Furniture Design II

DES 370 Special Topics in Design

DES 385 Fusion: Design Practice

ART 013 Sculpture I

ARCH 034 Digital Drawing and 3D Modeling

ARCH 043 Architectural Design IProduct Design Minor Overview

Lehigh’s undergraduate minor in product design offers instruction in three-dimensional design, drawing, and two-dimensional design. Students are required to concentrate in product design and choose between taking Materials to Market or Furniture Design.

Product Design Careers

Lehigh alumni with a minor in product design work in fields including clothing and textiles, furniture design, interior or spatial design, and the automotive industry, and as purchasing managers.