Industrial Design

Degree Overview

The program is concentrated on three principle aspects of design – process, people, and product – and incorporates the study of user-centered needs, relative to the responsible and resourceful implementation of technology innovation, materials, marketing principles, and aesthetic values.

Program Learning Outcomes

1. Students are able to apply a structured design process to varied problems of different scope and complexity.
2. Students understand how design is shaped by and contributes to its contexts: social, cultural, technological, economic, and environmental.
3. Students have an understanding of design vocabulary, visual literacy, design history, design professions, and adjacent topics.
4. Students are able to apply critical thinking, research, and writing to the design problem at different stages of the process.
5. Students have skills with contemporary tools, technologies, and materials relevant to the design professions, including 2D and 3D concept development and execution in physical and digital realms.
6. Students can apply a variety of design methods, including user-centered approaches, universal design, usability testing, and collaborative design.
7. Students are familiar with the professional practices common to design and can document, present, and manage their work in a professional manner.
8. Collaborative learning approaches are encouraged, both within and beyond the classroom. This may include interdisciplinary collaborations with external partners such as community organizations, institutions, and industry partners.