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The Sports Product Design program equips students with scientific knowledge and innovative thinking to create groundbreaking products that advance both sports and society. This intensive 2-year program, established in 2016, emphasizes research, product development strategies, athletic enhancement, eco-friendly design, business principles, and brand management.
Students train to lead diverse product development teams for Oregon's 800+ sports companies and global organizations. After completing the program, alumni launch careers as designers, innovators, researchers, and engineers specializing in footwear, athletic apparel, and sports equipment.
Program graduates have achieved notable accomplishments including publishing research, presenting at conferences, securing patents, showcasing work at global exhibitions, winning prestigious design competitions, conducting educational workshops, and obtaining startup funding. The program has also developed specialized adaptive sports equipment through collaborations with regional companies and athletes to maximize athletic performance.