Bachelor of Science in industrial design

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Rob Lee, creative director U.S., adidas“At Adidas Design, we feel there is great value in students getting real-world experience with hands-on projects. We created a brief around an idea that we were interested in exploring, and the Lawrence Tech students provided great ideas and solutions.” Rob Lee, creative director U.S., adidas

Industrial design is the profession of visionary designers and artists creating exciting aesthetics and functional products.

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Summary

This dynamic field provides the opportunity for you to design a product or develop something revolutionary. Companies rely on their innovative designers to “leap frog” their competition.

Program Overview

Lawrence Technological University’s Bachelor of Science in Industrial Design has a central theme of design integration that weaves together creative art, engineering, leadership, entrepreneurship, and sustainability to produce a cohesive product. The structure of this program is unique, as it is designed to collaborate with industry professionals on the design and development of product concepts during all four years of the core curriculum.

 

Why Industrial Design at at Lawrence Tech?

  • bs-industrial-design-2.jpgInterdisciplinary opportunities within the Colleges of Architecture and Design, Engineering, and Management
  • You’ll employ your problem solving and design skills in company-sponsored projects in all four years.
  • The program offers a strong balance of theory and practice, providing you with a better understanding of how products are creatively designed to solve issues of usability and ergonomics.
  • In addition to exceptional exposure in studios, seminars, and lecture classes, you’ll benefit from dedicated studio space and access to digital, wood, and metal fabrication labs

Career Options

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  • Fashion design
  • Jewelry design
  • Entertainment art
  • Storyboarding
  • Graphic design
  • 3D modeling
  • Automotive/interior design
  • Exhibition design
  • Furniture design

 

Curriclum

Your 128-credit-hour program consists of:

Industrial design core

86
Humanities
(with emphasis on leadership
20
Math and science 16
Electives 6
Total 128

Get Started

For more information, email design@ltu. edu, or contact Lawrence Tech’s Office of Admissions at 800.225.5588 or admissions@ ltu.edu.

 

Student Portfolios

 

2014 3rd Year Students: Seeking Internships  

 

Inquiries regarding any students, contact Keith Nagara at 248.204.2836 or knagara@ltu.edu

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