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Transportation Design Concept

Developed to meet the needs of a changing industry, Lawrence Technological University’s transportation design program offers an exciting opportunity to learn how to design automobiles and other forms of transportation within an internationally recognized art and design department.

For 75 years, Lawrence Tech has educated engineers to design what goes under the hood. Now, Lawrence Tech has worked with industry leaders to create a unique transportation design program that blends design skills with technological influences, so that graduates will be able to compete for the top design positions in the automotive and other transportation industries.

If you are inspired by automotive or product styling, see your concepts come to life in this exciting field. This degree is for talented artists who have a strong passion for drawing and an awareness of technology integration.

Built around the University’s signature “Theory and Practice” approach to learning, the Bachelor of Science in Transportation Design combines in-depth conceptual investigations with hands-on projects and extensive exposure to working professionals.

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Course Topics

  • Automotive exterior design
  • Automotive interior design
  • Balancing function and aesthetics
  • Clay modeling
  • Color and texture
  • Computer-assisted design (CAD)
  • Concept development
  • Digital illustration and electronic imaging
  • Ergonomics
  • Industrial design sketch techniques
  • Integration of technology and materials
  • Manufacturing processes
  • Marketing trends/customer identification
  • Philosophy of branding
  • Professional practices
  • Rapid prototyping
  • Regulatory requirements
  • Surface modeling
  • Sustainable technology
  • Transportation history
  • Vehicle architecture

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