Bachelor of Science (B. Sc.)
On the Bachelor’s degree programme in Technical Design, you’ll learn how ideas are turned into compelling products. You’ll work creatively and in a practical way, using VR/AR, generative design, AI tools and modern manufacturing methods to develop solutions that are both functional and aesthetically pleasing. The programme offers a flexible, contemporary structure and puts you in touch with companies at an early stage. It’s perfect if you want to combine technology, design and creative problem-solving.
Do you want to develop innovative products that inspire people, impress with their technical prowess and offer forward-looking solutions? On the Bachelor’s degree programme in Technical Design, you’ll combine design, technology and digital innovation, and learn how ideas are turned into marketable products. You’ll gain practical experience in design, modelling, animation, physical computing, human-centred design and ergonomics, and utilise modern technologies such as VR/AR, AI-based applications, generative design and digital manufacturing to develop, test and refine concepts.
The programme encourages interdisciplinary work and combines creative problem-solving with engineering thinking. In projects, you will analyse technical requirements, develop user-centred solutions and design products that combine high functionality with aesthetic appeal. The focus is on a willingness to experiment, prototyping and iterative development processes. Through personalised support, state-of-the-art laboratories and collaboration with industry partners, you will gain practical experience early on and prepare yourself for roles in design, product development and innovation management.
Technical designers work, for example, on product conception, at the interface between design and engineering departments, and as generalists with the ability to view and assess all aspects of product development holistically.
<p>Fundamentals of the design process are linked to form, meaning, and perception. Students use different media to develop design solutions and implement projects independently and in teams. Project organization, communication, presentation skills, and solution-oriented thinking are strengthened throughout the process.</p>
<p>Provides mathematical foundations for engineering applications, including calculus, vector algebra and geometry.</p>
<p>Introduction to statics of rigid bodies. Forces, moments and loads form the basis for understanding technical products.</p>
<p>Provides the fundamentals of technical design and the standard-compliant representation of components and assemblies. In addition, students learn to select tolerances, fits, and surface characteristics appropriate to the function, to perform tolerance analyses, and to design components for manufacturability.</p>
<p>Introduction to computer-aided industrial design. Focus on freeform surface modeling and confident use of different 3D modeling techniques.</p>
<p>Introduction to computer-aided industrial design. Focus on freeform surface modeling and confident use of different 3D modeling techniques.</p>
<p>A complex design task at the interface of design and engineering is developed and implemented independently. CAD tools and engineering design methods are applied throughout the process, from ideation to final design. Students reflect on their approach while strengthening project planning, self-organization, communication, and presentation skills.</p>
<p>Overview of materials and basic manufacturing processes. Students learn about material properties, processes and material-oriented design.</p>
<p>Builds on TM1 with a focus on strength of materials and component design. Stress, deformation and material behavior are analyzed.</p>
<p>Teaches the fundamentals of the systematic development of technical products, from concept to production. In addition, students learn how to design components and assemblies and how to create drawings using a CAD system. </p>
<p>Photorealistic visualization and animation of CAD models. Students practice lighting, materials, rendering and basic animation techniques.</p>
<p>Digital visualization using image editing software. Students learn to professionally enhance, color and prepare designs for presentations and portfolios.</p>
<p>Focus on sustainable product design. Students develop and realize independent concepts by integrating ecological, technical and aesthetic considerations into functional prototypes.</p>
<p>Advanced knowledge of manufacturing and materials, including composites, surface technologies and innovative processes.</p>
<p>Analysis and design of mechanical motion systems. Mechanisms, especially four‑bar linkages, are explored experimentally, graphically and digitally.</p>
<p>Fundamentals of programming for interactive products. Students work with microcontrollers, sensors and actuators to implement digital functionality.</p>
<p>Introduction to measurement and control systems. Focuses on sensors, data acquisition and technical control processes in products.</p>
<p>Development of a professional design portfolio. Students reflect on their strengths, build a clear profile and present their work effectively.</p>
<p>Design of interactive products combining mechanics, sensors and actuators. Mechanical principles, programming and prototyping are integrated to create functional, user-centered objects.</p>
<p>This module introduces fundamentals of human–machine interaction, user experience design and ergonomics. Students learn to analyze products from a user perspective, design interactions and integrate ergonomic requirements into the development process.</p>
<p>Introduction to numerical simulation and lightweight design. FEM software is used to analyze, optimize structures and apply bionic principles.</p>
<p>Advanced surface modeling and reverse engineering. Students learn to evaluate surface quality and transform scanned data into precise CAD models.</p>
<p>This module provides an overview of design history and methods of future and trend research. Students analyze cultural, technological and social developments and learn to use historical contexts and trends as a foundation for future‑oriented design decisions.</p>
<p>The internship semester deepens the skills acquired during theoretical coursework. It allows students to apply what they have learned and to gain professional experience. The 20-week internship must be performed during the second phase of the course after meeting the prerequisites for advancement. </p>
<p>Internship semester in industry. Students apply their academic knowledge in real projects and gain valuable professional experience.</p>
<p>Advanced project focusing on parametric, procedural and generative design. Students use algorithmic methods and digital tools to develop innovative and complex product solutions.</p>
<p>Conveys fundamental principles of external and internal accounting. Students are able to carry out evaluations based on economic indicators and to make cost-conscious entrepreneurial decisions.</p>
<p>Introduction to entrepreneurial thinking. The course covers the fundamentals of business administration. Through project-based work, students explore business models, innovation processes, and the development of their own business ideas.</p>
<p>Strategic role of design in companies. Focus on brand development, innovation management and interdisciplinary collaboration.</p>
<p>Exploration of perception, aesthetics and product impact. Psychological principles support informed design decisions.</p>
<p>Independent academic thesis on a design or engineering topic, often conducted in cooperation with industry.</p>
<p>Training in professional presentation and communication skills, including storytelling and confident public speaking.</p>
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