Product Design and Culture

• Information about semester start for Product Design students (student.oslomet.no).
• General information about semester start at OsloMet (student.oslomet.no).

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For students from the EU/EEA/EFTA the only cost of this programme is the semester fee (student.oslomet.no) of approximately NOK 1,000, which you pay each semester of the programme. For these students there are no tuition fees.

For students from countries outside the EU/EEA/EFTA there are tuition fees in addition to the semester fee (student.oslomet.no).

The Master of Product Design at OsloMet requires all students to be Health, Security, and Environment (HSE) certified to access the various workshops. This course is mandatory and will be held the week before the start of the fall-semester. For students who have been certified in the Bachelor of Product Design at OsloMet it is not necessary to attend.

The course is held at the Department of Product Design at Kjeller Campus.

The programme focuses on design theory and methods that explore how communication can be achieved through aesthetics and material samples. It emphasizes advanced design practices that reflect cultural awareness in diverse contexts.

Upon completing the programme, students will be equipped to lead and carry out product design projects that address complexity in various cultural settings. This complexity includes social, political, environmental, economic, and technological factors that influence both the designer and the products or services they create.

The specialisation provides practical experiences such as hands-on workshops, fieldwork, and interview techniques grounded in design methods. Students are encouraged to engage in discussions about cultural heritage, developing an understanding of how design both shapes and is shaped by culture. The curriculum involves creating, collecting and analysing data, as well as effectively presenting and communicating findings.

Programme description (student.oslomet.no)

Teaching can consist of:

• Lectures
• Workshops
• Discussions
• Presentations
• Self-study
• Practical work
• Tutoring

This overview shows the structure of the programme. It is updated each spring, and until then this overview shows the courses available to current students.

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During the second and third semester, the students might have the option to spend a semester abroad at one of the universities OsloMet has an agreement within a variety of countries.

You can find information about exchange on our student website

In the specialisation for product design and culture you learn to take a range of roles as a designer. You will be the facilitator and the project leader of developing strategies, services, and product solutions. 

The skills, knowledge and insights you attain concerning cultural awareness in your user oriented approach are regarded as valuable both in the private and public sector, as well as for design research. 

The specialisation emphasises collaboration, providing opportunities for students to work with external collaborators. This allows students to understand the context of their designs, enhancing their ability to create products that are not only aesthetically pleasing but also sustainable and culturally relevant.

Graduates can pursue various career paths, including product designer, innovation consultant, entrepreneur and design strategist. They may also work in sectors such as technology, manufacturing, and sustainability, addressing real-world challenges through design.