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Furniture Designer


The purpose of this qualification is to prepare a learner to operate as a Furniture Designer. A Furniture Designer Plans, designs, develops and documents furniture products for manufacturing with particular emphasis on ergonomic (human) factors, marketing considerations and manufacturability, and prepares them for prototype, mass, batch or once-off production.

Overview

A qualified learner will be able to: 

  • Solve furniture design problems through the design of product solutions by independently integrating design principles and applying critical thinking skills to analyse, synthesise and evaluate. 
  • Apply research and analysis methodology which demonstrate detailed knowledge of the practice of furniture design and its relationship to other practices. 
  • Use a range of design concept simulation methods, processes and techniques for communicating a furniture design solution which is aesthetical appealing and suitable to the rendering event. 
  • Create marketable furniture concepts, design solutions and products addressing all aspects of the design brief and display good design and innovative characteristics. 
  • Compile a comprehensive production pack for manufacturing of the product according to specifications given.

Career Paths

This qualification will not only ignite an interest in the furniture industry and strengthen the employability of a new generation but will also ignite a new generation of innovative entrepreneurs that will have the ability to use their skills and find employment across the furniture industry. 

Available Courses


1 Course

Furniture Designer – Occupational Certificate – NQF Level 7


Qualification: Occupational Certificate: Furniture Designer

Duration: 5,550 Hours

Level: NQF Level 7

Modules: 3 Modules

The Bachelor of Furniture Design is a comprehensive qualification that prepares learners for a professional career in the furniture design industry. This programme combines theoretical...