P. FitzGerald, P. R. Hooper Industrial Design is the professional service of creating and developing concepts and specifications that optimize the value, function and appearance of products and product systems to the mutual benefit of both user and manufacturer. This service is often provided in the context of a cooperative working relationship with other members of a development group. Typical groups include management, marketing, engineering and manufacturing specialists.
Industrial designers place special emphasis on human characteristics, needs and interests.
These require particular understanding of visual, tactile, safety and convenience criteria. Applicants will be considered for admission on an individual basis and plans of study will be developed to take into account previous academic and professional experiences. Priority is given to students in the major science, social science and technology areas. ID 532 Advanced Concepts in Product Engineering. ID 581 Industrial Design Project Preparation.