Product designers make products more useful, energy-efficient, ergonomically appropriate, cost-effective, and socially responsible. We analyze, we innovate, we invent, we build, we question, we plan and we manage products and systems to enhance the world. As one of our students, you will solve real-world design challenges with fellow students, clients, and faculty members. We are delighted to have you apply to our BFA in Product Design (PD) to work with us!
- Incoming students: Complete Steps 1 and 2
- Current UO students: Complete Step 2 only
- All applications, recommendations, and portfolios are submitted online
- Do not mail hard copies to the Department of Product Design
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- Early Action Deadline: November 1
- Regular Decision Deadline: January 15
- Submit the University of Oregon Application
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- Application Opens: November 15
- Application Deadline: January 15
- $5 administrative submission fee
- Submitt:
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- One PDF file:
- Maximum 20 pages
- Maximum 10MB
- 2D and 3D works, demonstrating artistic talents and creative thinking process
- One optional video project may be uploaded
- Example portfolios:
Decision 1: UO Admission
- From: UO Admissions
- Notification Method: Applicant Portal
- Timing: Usually by mid-March
Decision 2: PD BFA Admission
- From: Department of Product Design
- Notification Method: Sent separately by the department
- Timing: Mid-March or shortly after UO admission
If you have questions about the application or application process, please contact PDInfo@uoregon.edu or 541-346-6697.