Industrial Design
Acquire the knowledge and skills to create innovative products that will shape the future.
Great design doesn’t just look good—it’s about shaping how people live, work, and interact. In our Industrial Design program, students learn how to turn big ideas into real-world products that are innovative, sustainable, and meaningful. With an interdisciplinary approach combining industrial design, furniture design, and entrepreneurial thinking, we prepare students to shape industries and experiences.
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High School & Transfer Students
Our 5-year Master’s in Industrial Design (MINDD) is tailored for students entering without a prior design background. The first year focuses on foundational design principles, followed by four years of advanced studio work in Industrial and Furniture Design. This NASAD-approved program blends creativity with making, giving students a launchpad to innovate at every scale.
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College Graduates
Thinking of pivoting into design? Our 2- or 3-year Master's degree in Industrial (MINDD) program is open to graduates from any discipline. Depending on your previous studies, you may qualify for an accelerated plan. The program combines innovation, critical making, and entrepreneurial thinking—preparing you to shape tomorrow’s products.
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Minor in Industrial Design
The Industrial Design Minor enables students majoring in fields other than Industrial Design to gain the fundamental competencies of Industrial Design to complement their disciplines.
Accreditation
The Master of Industrial Design non-baccalaureate track is approved by NASAD, the only national accreditation body governing industrial design.
Student Handbook
This handbook is intended to help students admitted to the Department of Interior Architecture & Industrial Design (IAID), and those in other departments within the College of Architecture, Planning & Design comprehend the wide variety of opportunities available in the department and to provide assistance in career planning.