Faculty: Fine Arts The Industrial Product Design major focuses on the creation and development of innovative, functional, and aesthetically pleasing products. Students develop skills in design thinking, prototyping, manufacturing processes, and user-centered design. Graduates are prepared for careers in product design, manufacturing, innovation, and design consulting. **Learning Objectives:** - Understand the fundamentals of industrial product design and manufacturing processes. - Develop skills in design thinking, prototyping, and user-centered design. - Learn techniques for creating functional, aesthetically pleasing, and marketable products. - Explore principles of ergonomics, materials science, and sustainability in design. - Analyze and interpret market trends and user needs. - Develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and design skills for effective product development. **Major Outline:** 1. **Introduction to Industrial Product Design** - Overview of key concepts, principles, and practices in industrial product design. - Fundamentals 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 machining, molding, and assembly. - Techniques for designing products for 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. **Internship/Practicum** - Real-world experiences in industrial product design settings, including internships in design firms, manufacturing companies, or innovation labs. - Application of learned skills in practical product design scenarios. 9. **Capstone Project in Industrial Product Design** - Comprehensive project applying skills in design thinking, prototyping, or manufacturing processes. - Delivery of a polished product design project, prototype, or market analysis presentation. **Assessment Methods:** - Design thinking projects, prototyping and modeling reports, manufacturing process designs, ergonomics and human factors studies, materials science projects, sustainability in design analyses, internship/practicum reports, capstone 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. **Major Duration:** Typically 4 years for a bachelor's degree, including coursework, design projects, internships, and capstone projects. For advanced practice, a Master's degree in Industrial Product Design may be pursued, which typically takes an additional 1-2 years. **Certification:** Graduates may receive a degree in Industrial Product Design and pursue further education or professional certifications in specialized areas 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 major equips students with the design, prototyping, and manufacturing skills needed to excel in industrial product design, supporting careers in various product development and innovation-related roles and industries.