What do Industrial designers do?

They develop creative solutions to human needs, whether these are in the form of physical products or user experiences.

What special abilities should a designer have?

They must be creative, inventive and curious. Your industrial design studies will take these innate abilities and couple them to applied studies. Creative expression is the core of the program and aesthetic sensitivity is required. However, rendering skills are taught and computer rendering makes concept development more approachable to everyone.

Where might I work?

Wherever innovation is needed! Employment opportunities exist at companies connected with large consumer oriented or specialty products as well as design consultancies.

How does industrial design differ from engineering?

It is concerned with functionality, ergonomics and aesthetics more than engineering analyses. However, industrial designers can work with engineers to produce a finished product.

Can I transfer from another program?

Because design is interdisciplinary, the industrial design program provides a good opportunity for students wishing to transfer from other disciplines. Many academic minors are available that reflect the broad approaches applicable to design.