program description

students in this program take a carefully defined sequence of courses developed to give them exposure and practice in the areas of theory and skill required by industrial design.  these include design sketching and visualization, form development, history, creative thinking, engineering principles, research, design methodology, human factors, computer-aided design, manufacturing techniques, commercial factors, management and strategic design development.  in their third year, students select electives within and outside of the department, defining current issues in the profession.  the upper-level studio classes are reserved for study abroad programs, internships, and sponsored projects with students from other departments and colleges, in collaboration with industry. the curriculum aims to develop the ability to cope with diverse problem areas in industrial design without restricting students to particular fields of specialization.