Master in Product and Space Design

The Master's degree is dedicated to research in product and space design. When creating product and space designs, the interactive design process is essential.

Product design deals with innovative and technological means that allow students to obtain benefits from other disciplines, namely ergonomics, materials, prototypes and design methods.

The space design speculates on living spaces and ephemeral spaces, with special attention to the history of design and new trends in design.

With the support of academics and professionals active in the market in the areas of design, architecture, engineering and marketing, students will have the opportunity to be part of the creation of a research space aimed at observing the market, responding to the needs of the area .

Why the Master in Product and Space Design?

Research Component

Preparation of professionals capable of working in the research or development of products, spaces and services, in order to respond to the challenges of a highly competitive market.

It allows an understanding of the entire product and space design process, with emphasis on research, design, modeling and evaluation.

Proximity to Companies and Networking

Cross Masters Project, where master's students in the Design area at IADE come together, within the scope of some curricular units such as: Art Direction, Digital Interfaces, among others, to develop a project. Some examples: Entourage (Brazilian company that organizes musical events), Associação Marinha o Tejo and Lispolis (Lisbon Technical Center).

Through immersion activities at the Factory or participation in competitions and exhibitions, such as the Creative Challenge, where we have already had companies such as Bordallo Pinheiro and Vista Alegre.

Promotion of contact with the business reality, either through seminars and thematic workshops with leaders and reference professionals, or through immersion activities at the Factory.

Laboratories

Access to Laboratories: Print Lab, 3D Laboratory, Media Lab Studio, Digital Laboratory, Photography Laboratory, UX Lab (User Experience Lab), Technology Laboratory, among others. These spaces support students in the development and materialization of ideas and projects, allowing them to simulate professional activity.

António Quadros Library, rooms equipped with Hyflex System and Adobe Creative Cloud.