We gratefully acknowledge the Gadigal People of the Eora Nation, the Boorooberongal people of the Dharug Nation, the Bidiagal people, and the Gamaygal people, on whose ancestral lands the UTS campuses now stand. We also pay our respects to Elders past, present, and emerging, recognising them as the traditional custodians of knowledge for these lands.

These final projects showcase our students' exceptional technical skills, design processes, and values, setting a high standard for future endeavours. I am immensely proud of their achievements, as they've approached their research and design work with remarkable agility and professionalism, yielding outstanding results. Congratulations to all on this significant accomplishment.

The Product Design Major Studio integrates research and design practices to develop new product design outcomes. Students showcase their ability to communicate visually through sophisticated renderings and models, along with structured written reports. Emphasising the societal role of products and their broader impact, the projects require rigorous research and innovative concept development.

Since its inception in 2016, the Product Design Honours Degree has challenged students to deeply consider the role and responsibility of product design professionals. This advanced one-year program encourages critical thinking and innovation, culminating in a comprehensive research dissertation and a design outcome often represented as a functional prototype. Graduates demonstrate confidence, agility, and tenacity with a preparedness to tackle complex design projects.

Completing the Product Design Degree at UTS equips students with essential technical and innovative skills for future socio-ecological and technological challenges.