Design

Course Presentation

The undergraduate program in Design at Unesc aims to train qualified professionals to meet the demand in various sectors: industrial, commercial, and digital. Graduates of the program achieve a comprehensive education focused on technological innovation and problem-solving.

The main proposal of the pre-professional activities is to bridge the gap between 'thinking' and 'doing,' as advocated since the emergence of the first Design schools, in a more open, continuous, and collaborative process, where the outcome will certainly promote mature dialogue with the private sector. In this way, new paths are built for an innovative process of developing useful and sustainable products in the Santa Catarina landscape. The program lasts three and a half years and is offered in the evening.

Differentials

• Project-based courses from the first semester, integrating theory and practice with a focus on creative and technical experimentation;


• International dual degree with the University of Avellaneda (Argentina), broadening academic and professional horizons;


• Partnerships with local industries and companies, allowing the development of real projects and research applied to market demands;


• Acting in multiple fields of Design;


• Collaborative and innovative creation process aimed at producing sustainable, functional solutions connected to the Santa Catarina context;


• Participation in national and international competitions and awards, encouraging creative leadership and professional insertion;


• Highly qualified faculty, composed of masters and doctors with extensive academic and professional experience in the field of Design.

What will you learn?

The Design Project courses are the central axis of the education, connecting academic knowledge to the productive and creative ecosystem of the region. In these courses, students experience a dynamic environment of experimentation, applied research, and collaborative innovation, where theory transforms into practice.

Projects are developed in different fields of design experimentation, such as furniture design, interior design, fashion accessories, footwear, ceramic coatings, packaging, graphic and editorial design, marketing and branding, design thinking and UX, as well as assistive technologies. All projects are guided by an approach that values creativity, functionality, sustainability, and positive impact.

Through strategic partnerships with companies and institutions, students participate in real market challenges, co-creating products, services, and experiences that respond to contemporary societal demands. In this constant exchange, companies act as active agents in the educational process, bringing the university closer to the productive sector and strengthening the culture of design as a vector for regional development.

Market World

The Bachelor’s degree in Design allows you to work in various areas of the market. The focus is on the development and manufacturing of goods that reduce environmental impact and improve the quality of life for users.

Designers work in multidisciplinary teams. They can engage in fields such as engineering, computer science, ergonomics, medicine, fashion, metalworking, furniture, ceramics, packaging, transportation, coatings, sports products, and leisure, among others.

The use of procedural methodologies allows for a systemic approach to problems. In other words, the professional evaluates different aspects of a phenomenon and can then propose solutions that ensure maximum efficiency with minimal resources. This is an increasingly important demand in the global economy.