Product and Industrial Design

BA (Hons) Product and Industrial Design at Central Saint Martins believes product design solutions should meet the wants and needs of real people. The course equips students with the skills to develop innovative, sustainable, and commercially relevant solutions. The course combines practical experimentation, critical thinking, and research, empowering students to shape the future of design.

Collaboration with industry is central, with past projects involving brands like IKEA, Joseph Joseph, and Unilever, as well as social enterprises. The course is supported by expert staff, and its alumni have contributed to iconic designs, from the original London Routemaster bus to the Apple iPhone.

The course has received accolades, such as the Queen’s Anniversary Prize for Further and Higher Education and has produced more Royal Designers for Industry in this field than any other undergraduate course worldwide.

Students join the four year version of this course with an optional Diploma/Placement Year and can opt into the three year version whilst at UAL.

About Central Saint Martins

Central Saint Martins is a world-leading centre for arts and design education, renowned for innovation and collaboration. Its reputation is built on the creativity of students, expertise of staff, and achievements of its graduates, including Turner Prize winners and Royal Designers.

The College fosters curiosity and experimentation, challenging students to test boundaries and rethink norms. Situated in London’s creative hub, its King’s Cross campus hosts over 500 annual events, connecting students with inspiring practitioners and industry leaders.

Combining academic excellence, creative ambition, and global connections, Central Saint Martins equips students to shape the future of art, design, and performance.

Courses sit within 3 Schools: C School, S School and M School, which cover a range of different disciplines, from fine art and performance to architecture, design, and fashion.