Surface Design for Consumer Products
Surface Design for Consumer Products
DESMA X 479.9D
Explore style guides and the role they play in consumer products, then create an original style guide for a complete product line of your choice.
Typically Available
Winter
Duration
As few as 11 weeks
Units
4.0
Current Formats
Live Online
Cost
Starting at $925.00
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What you can learn.
What you can learn.
Conceptualize and execute apparel fabrics design (textile prints, wovens, and knits), home fashion design (upholstery fabric, wall coverings, drapery, and carpets), and product design
Gain an understanding of the designer's relationship with the product producer, distributor, large retail outlets, and consumer
Prepare for the real-world process from conception to implementation
About This Course
In this course, students examine style guides and the role they play in consumer products, then create an original style guide for a complete product line of their choice; possibilities include stationary products, home wares, and fabrics. Learn how to design for a variety of surfaces, including china, glassware, textiles, wall coverings, carpets, and paper. An overview of the graphic designer's relationship with the product producer, distributor, large retail outlets, and consumer prepares students for the real-world process from conception to implementation.
Prerequisites
Familiarity with Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign.
Spring 2026 Schedule
Date
Details
Format
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Thursday 7:00PM - 10:00PM PT
Live Online
Remote Classroom
Notes
Fee does not include the cost of art supplies.
Enrollment limited. Internet access required.
Deadline
Refunds only available from February 02, 2026 to April 12, 2026
Schedule
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Date
Time
Location
Lecture
Thu Apr 2, 2026
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Thu Apr 9, 2026
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Thu Apr 16, 2026
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Thu Apr 23, 2026
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Thu Apr 30, 2026
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Thu May 7, 2026
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Thu May 14, 2026
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Thu May 21, 2026
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Thu May 28, 2026
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Thu Jun 4, 2026
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Thu Jun 11, 2026
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
This course applies toward the following programs
Design Communication Arts
certificate
certificate
Ignite your creativity and prepare for a career in graphic design. Learn how to think like a designer while developing the visual literacy needed to thrive in a professional setting. Feel confident in your skills through portfolio reviews, a capstone course, mentorship and internship opportunities.
Ignite your creativity and prepare for a career in graphic design. Learn how to think like a designer while developing the visual literacy needed to thrive in a professional setting. Feel confident in your skills through portfolio reviews, a capstone course, mentorship and internship opportunities.