Furniture Designer Courses
A Furniture Designer creates plans and prototypes for furniture, customising designs to meet client needs while considering trends and materials.
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How do I become a Furniture Designer
Get qualified to work as a Furniture Designer with a course recognised across Australia. Speak to a training provider to learn more.
MSF50322
Become a qualified furniture designer with the MSF50322 Diploma of Furniture Design and Manufacturing. This nationally recognised diploma is perfect for designers needing the skills to develop and manage small-scale furniture projects. Competencies include: originating and developing furniture design concepts, establishing and refining a design brief, collaborating on design projects, evaluating concepts and proposals, using CAD software in the design process, refining 3D designs, making scale models, and...
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MSF60122
Duration
12 months - 24 months
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Blended, On Campus
Launch an exciting career as an interior designer with the MSF60122 Advanced Diploma of Interior Design. This nationally recognised diploma will teach you how to create and realise a range of complex residential, commercial and institutional design projects. The course covers: 2D and 3D modelling, interior lighting, colour theory and design methodologies, interior design for workplaces and retail stores, global design trends. Enquire now for course requirements, study unit choices, and future enrolment dates.
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12 months - 24 months
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Blended, On Campus
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The Bachelor of Design (Honours) is a one-year advanced undergraduate degree for high-achieving students who have completed an undergraduate Design degree and seek to enhance their critical and creative skills. This degree involves developing a significant practice-led research project, providing access to leading research labs and a selective professional placement program. Graduates gain a deeper understanding of design strategy, methods, and research, opening pathways to various careers in design and c...
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Duration
3 years - 4 years
Become a qualified industrial designer with the Bachelor of Industrial Design. With this cutting-edge degree you can turn your creativity into an exciting career designing consumer products, packaging, marketing materials, and more.
The program introduces you to design thinking and design theory, while refining your sketching and modelling skills. You’ll learn how to apply materials and tech to your designs and engage in project work using the latest digital and CAD technologies.
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3 years - 4 years
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How much does a Furniture Designer earn?
In Australia, a full time Furniture Designer generally earns $1,350 per week ($70,200 annual salary) before tax. This is a median figure for full-time employees and should be considered a guide only. As you gain more experience you can expect a potentially higher salary than people who are new to the industry.
What are the job opportunities for a Furniture Designer?
The number of people working in this industry has grown strongly in recent years. There are currently 3,400 people employed in this field in Australia, and many of them specialise as a Furniture Designer. Furniture Designers may find work across all regions of Australia.
Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights
How do I become a Furniture Designer?
If a career as a Furniture Designer interests you, consider enrolling in a Diploma of Furniture Design and Technology. This course covers a range of topics including furniture styles and movements, selecting furniture materials, 2D and 3D modelling, creating design briefs, feasibility and prototypes and designing furniture for mass production.
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A Furniture Designer creates plans for furniture pieces. You might design individual or custom-made pieces or develop designs for mass production. Furniture Designers may create sketches or prototypes and decide which materials to use during production. You might liaise with customers to determine requirements for individual pieces.
Furniture Designers should be creative and able to come up with unique ideas for a range of purposes. You’ll need to understand client needs and be able to follow instructions closely. Furniture Designers should be up to date with current furniture and interior design trends and should be flexible when creating new designs.
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