The design process involves research, concept sketching and rendering, detail design refinement, mock-ups, manufacturing analysis, and final presentation models. That design adds value is recognized by the students. Chair Paul Hajian remarks. Our students recognize those differences and are open to them. If we don t take care of what we all use, we all suffer.
Real collaboration is the thing that is most interesting.
All faculty are practicing designers and members of the Industrial Designers Society of America, with many contacts in industry. Students can earn internship credit for approved work in manufacturing and consulting firms. Graduates and undergraduates continue to win numerous national and international awards in a wide range of design activities.