Introduction to Product Design

A course by Goula / Figuera , Design Studio

Design Studio. Barcelona, Spain.
Joined July 2020

Discover every stage in the product design process, from the interpretation of a brief to the creation of the prototype

100% positive reviews (47)
1,969 students
Audio: Spanish
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Discover every stage in the product design process, from the interpretation of a brief to the creation of the prototype

If you take a quick look around you, you realize that absolutely everything has been designed, from the planes in the sky to the pens you use on a daily basis. Product designer Pablo Figuera, cofounder of the Goula / Figuera studio, uses this moment of observation and reflection to help him improve people's lives with new materials, colors, shapes, and uses for a variety of items.

In this course, your teacher shares every stage of the design process, from the interpretation of the brief to the creation of the prototype. Deepen your knowledge of product design and breathe life to your ideas.

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What will you learn in this online course?

14 lessons & 25 downloads

What is product design?
18 minutes, 45 seconds
Briefing and budget
14 minutes, 38 seconds
Market study and mood board
15 minutes, 56 seconds
Sketching 1
15 minutes, 6 seconds
Sketching 2
14 minutes, 58 seconds
Proportion, dimensions and plans
11 minutes, 50 seconds
  • 100% positive reviews (47)
  • 1,969 students
  • 14 lessons (2h 47m)
  • 25 additional resources (10 files)
  • Online and at your own pace
  • Available on the app
  • Audio: Spanish
  • Spanish · English · Portuguese · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch
  • Level: Beginner
  • Unlimited access forever

What is this course's project?

After studying all the stages of the product design process, create the product of your choice, from the definition of the brief to the creation of the prototype.

Projects by course students

Who is this online course for?

Anyone wanting to delve into the world of product design.

Requirements and materials

As this is a beginners' course, no previous knowledge is necessary, although access to tools such as Illustrator, SketchUp, and Rhino will facilitate the design process.

In terms of materials, you need paper; drawing materials such as a pencil, colored pens, markers, a ruler, and a compass; and tools for making simple models like card, foam board, wire, adhesive tape, and a cutter.


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Goula / Figuera

A course by Goula / Figuera

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Goula / Figuera is a contemporary product design studio and creative consultancy for businesses and limited edition items founded by Pablo Figuera and Álvaro Goula in Barcelona. In 2018, excited about taking things to the next level and being able to control the production and commercialization of their ideas, the business partners presented GOFI, a publisher which now distributes their products internationally.

Their work has appeared in publications and international exhibitions in cities such as Stockholm, Frankfurt, and Milan, and they have been awarded with the Delta de Oro, Design Plus, Premio Injuve, and Lexus Design Award, among others. Alongside his work as a designer, Pablo Figuera also teaches project and design fundamentals at Elisava, as well as collaborating with the IED Barcelona.


Content

  • U1

    Introduction

    • Presentation
    • Influences
  • U2

    Before starting

    • What is product design?
    • Briefing and budget
    • Market study and mood board
  • U3

    The design project: the form

    • Sketching 1
    • Sketching 2
    • Proportion, dimensions and plans
    • Add volume: the mockup
  • U4

    The design project: materials and representation

    • Materials, processes and color
    • 3D modeling and rendering
    • The prototype
  • U5

    Production and communication

    • Product communication
    • Production or self-production
  • FP

    Final project

    • Introduction to product design

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Introduction to Product Design. Design course by Goula / Figuera

Introduction to Product Design

A course by Goula / Figuera
Design Studio. Barcelona, Spain.
Joined July 2020
  • 100% positive reviews (47)
  • 1,969 students