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.

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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.

Summer 2025 Schedule

June 24 - September 2

Tuesday 7:00PM - 10:00PM PT

Future Offering (Opens April 28, 2025 12:00:00 AM)

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Instructor: John Beach

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Fee:

$875.00

In Person

Location: UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood

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Notes

Fee does not include the cost of art supplies.

Enrollment limited. Internet access required.

Refund Deadline

No refunds after July 06, 2025

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Lecture

Tue Jun 24, 2025

7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT