About Industrial Design
Behind every great product, automobile or toy, there is an industrial designer who provides the innovative thinking and gives it form. The Institute’s industrial design program forms creative and intellectual development supported by technical knowledge and skills.
Every aspect of the program is focused on enabling graduates to work at the top of the field, solve real-world problems and become entrepreneurs.
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The working environment approximates a professional industrial design studio. Individual studio spaces are provided, and you’ll have easy access to cutting-edge computer technology, shop facilities, and CNC modeling.
The program’s high placement rate is evidence that our graduates are in high demand. Most of them work in some of the world’s top product development studios designing automobiles, consumer products, medical products, furniture and toys. Because they are well rounded and diverse, many become leaders in the field and some become successful entrepreneurs opening their own studios or bringing their own products to the market.
Behind every great design is a great designer; behind them is a great design program.
Our rigorous curriculum is based on sound processes. Each project is centered on research, conceptualization and refinement activities. It’s an approach that builds a thorough understanding of important facets of the profession: the innovation process, users, market forces, manufacturing, sustainability, and business practices. Students develop drawing, modeling and CAD skills, all critical to the development and communication of ideas.
A progressive structure provides exposure to critical concepts, yet allows flexibility to pursue specific interests. Industrial design students often collaborate with the Institute’s fine art and craft majors in multi-disciplinary courses taught by designers and artists with reputations for pushing the creative envelope.
Several international companies participate in a program that complements academic rigor by exposing our students to real world challenges. Often companies work with students on bringing their ideas to production, providing valuable experience, exposure and income.
Industrial design majors are well prepared for the many internship opportunities available. Most students complete two internships that allow them to refine their skills, get first-hand exposure to industry practices and help them network with professional designers.
Industrial Design Program of Study
Courses Offered During Fall Semester
Marketing and Design (IND075)An introduction to the world of marketing as it applies to design. The course gives an overview of how products and services reach the consumer. The broad areas that make up marketing such as product, promotion, place, and price will also be explored.
Industrial Design (IND235)
Fundamental design process involving user-centered problem solving and product design. Projects focus on developing the understanding and application of function, aesthetics, manufacturing, and communication principles.
Communication Skills (IND285)
Develops presentation skills for the communication of design concepts and solutions through sketching, rendering, graphics, and verbal skills.
3D Modeling (IND403)
The primary foundation for digital modeling and concept translation, this course will help those looking to develop basic through intermediate skills in Alias design software.
Advanced 3D Modeling (IND503)
This course will further develop digital modeling and concept translation skills in the use of Alias software at the intermediate and advanced levels
Blackman, Carla - Adjunct Faculty
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Cuffaro, Daniel - Environment Chair-Design / Associate Professor
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Fiorelli, Richard - Professor
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Futo, Dennis - Visiting Instructor
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Haley, Vincent - Adjunct Faculty
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Jaeb, Michael - Adjunct Faculty
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Martin, Greg - Adjunct Faculty
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Martinez, Robert - Adjunct Faculty
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Paige, Douglas - Associate Professor
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Santarelli, Anthony - Adjunct Faculty
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Slattery, Adrian - Adjunct Faculty
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Stanley, Joseph - Technical Assistant
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Vanderlinden, Shane - Technical Assistant
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Ford Motor Company
Awarded to Industrial Design student(s) exhibiting excellence in design with preference given to those with interest in transportation design.
Total Amount of Award in 2009: $7,000, shared by 1 or 2 winner(s)
Award is based on Need. Merit is criteria in all awards. Need-based awards are based on FAFSA form and the federal methodology.
Ford Motor Company
Awarded to female Industrial Design students with with preference given to those with interest in transportation design.
Total Amount of Award in 2009: $7,000, shared by 1 or 2 winner(s)
Award is based on Need. Merit is criteria in all awards. Need-based awards are based on FAFSA form and the federal methodology.
Ford Motor Company
Awarded to minority Industrial Design students with preference given to those with interest in transportation design.
Total Amount of Award in 2009: $6,000, shared by 1 or 2 winner(s)
Award is based on Need. Merit is criteria in all awards. Need-based awards are based on FAFSA form and the federal methodology.
Greysmith Scholarship
Awarded for outstanding achievement to a current 2nd or 3rd year student majoring in Industrial Design.
Total Amount of Award in 2009: $460, shared by 1 winner(s)
Award is based on Need. Merit is criteria in all awards. Need-based awards are based on FAFSA form and the federal methodology.
Hugh Greenlee '49 Scholarship for Excellence in Industrial Design
Awarded for outstanding achievement to a current 2nd or 3rd year student majoring in Industrial Design who demonstrates financial need.
Total Amount of Award in 2009: $320, shared by 1 winner(s)
Award is based on Need. Merit is criteria in all awards. Need-based awards are based on FAFSA form and the federal methodology.
Nellie Anliker Nottingham Scholarship for Female Students Excelling in Industrial Design
Awarded for outstanding achievement to a female student majoring in Industrial Design.
Total Amount of Award in 2009: $300, shared by 1 winner(s)
Award is based on Merit. Merit is criteria in all awards. Need-based awards are based on FAFSA form and the federal methodology.
Nottingham-Spirk Design Associates Scholarship Fund
Awarded for outstanding achievement to a current 2nd or 3rd year student majoring in Industrial Design.
Total Amount of Award in 2009: $2,670, shared by 1 winner(s)
Award is based on Merit. Merit is criteria in all awards. Need-based awards are based on FAFSA form and the federal methodology.
Roy P. Hess '48 Scholarship for Excellence in Industrial Design
Awarded for outstanding achievement to a current 2nd or 3rd year student majoring in Industrial Design.
Total Amount of Award in 2009: $550, shared by 1 winner(s)
Award is based on Need. Merit is criteria in all awards. Need-based awards are based on FAFSA form and the federal methodology.
Viktor Schreckengost '29 Award for Excellence in Industrial Design
Awarded for outstanding achievement to students majoring in Industrial Design
Total Amount of Award in 2009: $3,400, shared by multiple winner(s)
Award is based on Merit. Merit is criteria in all awards. Need-based awards are based on FAFSA form and the federal methodology.
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