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Industrial Design

Solve Problems with emerging technology

Learn how to design cutting-edge products, services, and systems to change the world.

EXPERIMENT IN THE DESIGN LABS

Explore industrial design concepts, processes and materials in studio daily. Discuss your prototypes using robots, drawings and models. Grow together in student groups and collaborate with professional designers off-campus.

DISCOVER WHAT'S NEXT IN INDUSTRIAL DESIGN

Stay up-to-date with the latest stories in industrial design. Find upcoming events and workshops to add to your calendar.

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EXPLORE STUDENT DESIGNS

Get inspired by examples of our latest student work from the design labs and undergraduate research.

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Study WITH AWARD-WINNING FACULTY

Research the cultural, technological, business, ergonomic, ecological and social factors that lead to more useful systems, products and services.

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