Course Information & Syllabus
Industrial and Product Designers create new products that enable people to live better lives, stimulate business and contribute to upkeep of welfare of communities. Through immersion in materials, fabrication processes, aesthetic consideration, and proactive social engagement, the Industrial & Product Design program cultivates the essential intellectual know-how and technical skills students need to explore the growing roles of a professional product designer. Students learn about a variety of core aspects including user-centered design, technological and material innovation, inclusive design principles, ethnographic research, culturally specific methodologies, industry-sponsored product development, architectural and virtual interfaces, mass-market product design, and design for the public realm.