This introductory course provides a foundation for students entering the Industrial Design major. Through interactive sessions and hands-on activities, students will learn core design thinking methods and develop essential tools and strategies for success in a studio environment. By the end of the term, students will understand the culture and expectations of the Industrial Design program, fundamental principles of industrial design, and the diverse roles industrial designers play in society.

This course focuses on the product design process for the industry, focusing on market awareness, and manufacturing strategies. Students define target markets, conduct benchmarking, and design products aligned with the identified parameters. Through case studies and materials explorations, they identify components, manufacturing processes, and performance requirements that inform design decisions. Students will refine their designs into high-fidelity prototypes using digital fabrication tools, addressing aesthetic, functional, and brand-driven goals. **Fee: A course fee is required for this course and applied via student account**

This writing-intensive course is the first in a two-course sequence in which students develop their industrial design senior capstone project. The course focuses on establishing project content, defining scope, planning and scheduling, and conducting research for a faculty-approved, innovative design opportunity. Students investigate the broader social implications of design decisions and incorporate feedback from content experts and end users while documenting their research and development process. Coursework includes ideation, concept refinement, and early-stage evaluation. At the end of this course, students will be able to articulate a well-supported design direction and prepare a refined concept for further development in Capstone II.

This is the second course in a two-course sequence in which the industrial design capstone project is completed. Students will finalize their design solution, publicly disseminate their work, and create a written document that addresses how the theories and methods used in the project have an impact on the current and future state of design in society.

This course will focus on developing ideas in art, design and craft. The specific topics for this course will vary each time it is taught. Potential topics may include the creation of public spaces, products, analog and digital fabrication, furniture, inter-disciplinary collaborations, etc. This course can be taken multiple times but individual topics must be different.

Industrial Design Independent Study provides students the means to study in a specialized area with an individual faculty member. With the assistance of their faculty advisers, students will propose a course of study. Students must obtain permission of an instructor and complete the Independent Study Permission Form to enroll. A 3.0 or higher GPA required.

This course will focus on developing ideas in art, design and craft. The specific topics for this course will vary each time it is taught. Potential topics may include the creation of public spaces, products, analog and digital fabrication, furniture, inter-disciplinary collaborations, etc. This course can be taken multiple times but individual topics must be different.

This course is the second of a two-course studio sequence that provides a forum for discourse and experimentation in design. Course continues the methodology established in Design Laboratory I, and extends the scope to human-centered concepts, artifacts and systems at both local and global levels. Assignments will include topics such as: responsible design practices, universal design, environmental sensibility, project management and fabrication.