Faculty: Fine Arts

The Industrial Product Design specialization focuses on creating and developing innovative, functional, and aesthetically pleasing products. Students develop skills in design thinking, prototyping, manufacturing processes, and user-oriented design. Graduates are prepared for careers in product design, manufacturing, innovation, and design consulting.

Learning Objectives:

• Understanding the fundamentals of industrial product design and manufacturing processes.
• Developing skills in design thinking, prototyping, and user-oriented design.
• Learning techniques to create functional, aesthetically pleasing, and marketable products.
• Exploring principles of ergonomics, materials science, and sustainability in design.
• Analyzing and interpreting market trends and user needs.
• Developing critical thinking, problem-solving, and design skills for effective product development.

Main Outline:

1. Introduction to Industrial Product Design
   • Overview of the key concepts, principles, and practices in industrial product design.
   • Basics of design thinking, creativity, and innovation.
2. Design Thinking and Process
   • Principles of design thinking, including empathy, ideation, prototyping, and testing.
   • Techniques for applying design thinking to product development.
3. Prototyping and Modeling
   • Principles of prototyping and modeling, including 3D modeling, rapid prototyping, and physical modeling.
   • Techniques for creating and testing product prototypes.
4. Manufacturing Processes
   • Principles of manufacturing processes, including fabrication, forming, and assembly.
   • Techniques for designing products to enhance manufacturability and production efficiency.
5. Ergonomics and Human Factors
   • Principles of ergonomics and human factors, including user comfort, safety, and usability.
   • Techniques for designing products that meet ergonomic and human factor requirements.
6. Materials Science in Design
   • Principles of materials science, including material selection, properties, and applications.
   • Techniques for integrating materials science into product design.
7. Sustainability in Design
   • Principles of sustainability in design, including eco-friendly materials, recycling, and lifecycle assessment.
   • Techniques for designing sustainable and environmentally responsible products.
8. Practical/Applied Training
   • Practical experiences in industrial product design settings, including internships at design firms, manufacturing companies, or innovation labs.
   • Applying acquired skills in practical product design scenarios.
9. Final Project in Industrial Product Design
   • A comprehensive project applying skills in design thinking, prototyping, or manufacturing processes.
   • Presentation of a refined product design, prototype, or market analysis.

Assessment Methods:

• Design thinking projects, prototyping and modeling reports, manufacturing process designs, ergonomics and human factors studies, materials science projects, sustainability in design analyses, practical/applied training reports, final projects, group projects, and presentations.

Recommended Textbooks:

• "Industrial Product Design" by various authors.
• "Design Thinking and Process" by various authors.
• "Prototyping and Modeling" by various authors.
• "Manufacturing Processes" by various authors.
• "Ergonomics and Human Factors" by various authors.
• "Materials Science in Design" by various authors.
• "Sustainability in Design" by various authors.

Prerequisites:

Basic knowledge of design, engineering principles, and an interest in product development and innovation.

Duration of the Program:

Typically 4 years for a bachelor's degree, including coursework, design projects, internships, and final projects. For advanced practice, a master's degree in industrial product design can be pursued, which typically takes an additional one to two years.

Certification:

Graduates can obtain a degree in industrial product design and pursue additional education or professional certifications in specialized fields of design or manufacturing.

Target Audience:

Aspiring product designers, industrial designers, innovation specialists, and design consultants seeking careers in design firms, manufacturing companies, innovation labs, and design consulting roles.

This specialization equips students with the design, prototyping, and manufacturing skills needed to excel in industrial product design, supporting careers in various roles and industries related to product development and innovation.