Associate Degree in Design - Furniture in Melbourne Australia | RMIT University

The prestigious Associate Degree in Design (Furniture Design) equips you with skills to develop innovative furniture concepts while mastering design methodologies, production technologies, and culturally-informed processes. Throughout this program, you'll bridge theoretical knowledge with practical application, tackling industry projects to craft sustainable modern furniture pieces. The curriculum delves into contemporary cultural and environmental considerations within professional furniture design.
You'll develop expertise by collaborating on real-world projects with leading design firms and receiving guidance from respected Australian and international mentors who'll assess your designs' commercial potential. Graduates can showcase their work at prestigious global events including London Design Week, Fringe Design, Workshopped Design Show Australia, and VIVID (Décor Design).
The program combines traditional craftsmanship with advanced machinery for developing contemporary furniture pieces. You'll refine critical thinking abilities to create solutions addressing modern societal challenges, including sustainable design practices and multi-object production. This immersive degree focuses on practical design solutions, production expertise, and craft mastery, integrating subjects ranging from prototyping and engineering to sustainability, marketing, and both traditional and cutting-edge manufacturing methods.