Object Design is a University Connections Program unit designed for college students who have successfully completed, or are demonstrating excellent progress in Design and Production (or an equivalent subject).

The program is project-based. Students attend a one-day symposium that includes designer talks, technical demonstrations and an introduction to their project brief. Students then work with teachers in their 'home' colleges on completing a design in response to the project brief.

Access to UTAS workshops can be organised through each college, with students and staff able to use specialist facilities when and as required (by negotiation).

Students will be required to produce a major design piece for assessment, backed up by a project journal and a drawing, model or project plans. Completed student works will be presented at a group exhibition in a professional gallery setting, which will also form the basis of the student assessment process. Assessment will be via panel led by UTAS staff.

A UTAS project officer will support college staff and students. An allocation of funding per student will be given to colleges to assist with the cost of student projects e.g. materials, books and journals, design mentors etc.