Product Service System Design
The Master of Science in Product Service System Design is a two-year, full-time on-campus program that focuses on the integration of products, services, and user experiences within complex systems. The curriculum explores design thinking, service design, sustainability strategies, user research, and system innovation, enabling students to develop holistic solutions that address contemporary social and industrial needs.
Graduates are prepared for careers in Service Design, UX Design, and Sustainable Innovation across design consultancies, innovation labs, and corporate strategy teams. The program at Politecnico di Milano equips students with advanced creative and strategic skills to design impactful product-service systems that improve user experience and value creation.
Key Facts
Program Structure
Semester 1 - Foundations in Product Service System Design
- Introduction to Product Service System Design
- Design Thinking and Creative Problem-Solving
- Sustainable Product Design and Innovation
- Research Methods in Design
Semester 2 - Advanced Product Service System Design
- Product Life Cycle and Design for Sustainability
- Service Design and Business Model Innovation
- Seminar: Innovations in Product Design
- Research Project / Fieldwork in Product Service System Design
Semester 3 - Specialization & Applied Research
- User Experience Design and Prototyping
- Digital Transformation in Product Design
- Research Project / Fieldwork in Product Service System Design
- Elective Modules in Industrial Design or Interaction Design
Semester 4 - Master’s Thesis & Final Project
- Independent Research / Thesis
- Data Analysis and Product Design Solutions
- Presentation & Academic Portfolio Development
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Product Service System Design Master’s program are prepared for careers in service design, product development, user experience (UX) design, and sustainability consulting. They can work as product designers, service engineers, UX designers, and sustainability consultants. The increasing focus on integrating services with products in industries such as retail, technology, and healthcare ensures that graduates are in high demand across multiple sectors.
Why Choose This Program
The Product Service System Design program focuses on the design and development of integrated products and services. Students gain expertise in user-centered design, service design thinking, and sustainable product development. The program emphasizes both creativity and functionality, ensuring that graduates can design systems that meet the needs of both businesses and consumers. By working on real-world projects and collaborating with industry professionals, students gain hands-on experience in creating innovative product-service systems.
Contact Information
For further information, please contact the admissions office at:
Phone: +39 02 2399 9300
Email: infostudenti@polimi.it
Address: Politecnico di Milano, Piazza Leonardo da Vinci 32, 20133 Milan, Italy
