Industrial and Interaction Design
Lexie Spiro
Industrial and
Interaction Design
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Industrial designers develop a wide spectrum of design solutions that meet current demands and anticipate the future needs of society. Their designs must incorporate the effective use of materials and technology, allow for manufacturing constraints, and provide a clear advantage to existing solutions. Our five-year program, which leads to a bachelor of industrial design (B.I.D.) degree, is noted for combining theory and practice, taking a process-oriented approach, and focusing on social and environmental responsibility.
You will learn to design not only products, but also environments, exhibits, packaging, and user interaction sequences. In addition to design theory, you will learn practical aspects of industrial design such as visualization techniques, computer-aided design, model building, and design research. In professional practice, students are taught how to develop both a professional resume and portfolio. Participation in collaborative projects with industry and government agencies will challenge you with real-life design problems.
Our alumni work in numerous areas of the field, including corporate and consulting firms, education, and government, as well as non-profit organizations.
An active student chapter of the Industrial Designers Society of America plans lecture programs, organizes field trips to design offices, and participates in regional and national society meetings.
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