India, April 1 -- It is that time of the year. Children who have finished school tend to go from pillar to post, trying to get admission to a course they are keen on. Many students are considering a career in Product Design, as it is the flavour of the season. Product Design is often perceived as only a form-giving activity that produces aesthetic products, but it actually prepares them to solve problems in the form and function of the chosen products, systems, and society at large.

Before pursuing a Bachelor of Design degree in Product Design, it helps to have a clear idea about what the discipline demands. Product Design requires an aptitude unique to the discipline. You need to have a sense of form, shape, and material. You should hav...