Established in 2008, the University of Oregon’s Department of Product Design focuses on designing a better world. We offer degree programs in Eugene and Portland in learning communities renowned for academic excellence and innovative education. Dedicated to the principles of civic responsibility, environmental sustainability, international understanding, and cross-disciplinary education, we give our students the power to positively affect not just their own futures, but also the people, communities, and environments around them.
The Sports Product Design program at the University of Oregon develops graduates profi cient in using scienceand creative problem-solving methods to innovate products that push the boundaries of society and the fi eld ofsport. The 2-year curriculum, founded in 2016, focuses on research, product innovation methodologies, athleticperformance, sustainability, business, marketing, and branding.
Graduates study to become leaders of multidisciplinary product creation teams within the 800+ sports productcompanies in the state of Oregon and beyond. Upon graduation, they enter the sports industry as designers,developers, researchers, and engineers – across footwear, apparel, and equipment organizations.
Graduates of the program have published peer-reviewed research papers, presented at academic conferences, patented new technologies, exhibited at international design exhibits, won international design awards, taughtworkshops, and received funding for their new product ventures. The program has also pioneered adaptiveproducts in partnership with local businesses and athletes to achieve their full sports potential.
