Program Overview

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Industrial Design Program Overview

The Bachelor of Science in Design program in industrial design at The Design School prepares students to envision the future by following the process of ideating, iterating, developing, testing, and prototyping new products, services, and strategies. Students use interdisciplinary learning to turn creative ideas into successful projects for society.

Program Description

The program's students have a strong commitment to the environment and the human being; they center their approaches on delivering solutions that are beneficial for society, with a strong sense of humanity, empowered by the latest trends and technologies, always looking to get a positive impact on every scale.

Program Details

• College/School: Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts
• Location: Tempe or Online, ASU Local
• Second Language Requirement: No
• STEM-OPT Extension Eligible: No
• First Required Math Course: MAT 170 - Precalculus
• Math Intensity: Moderate

Curriculum

The curriculum of lower-division studio and lecture courses helps students develop a strong foundation of design skills. Upper-division studio courses enable students to collaborate as they address design challenges and work on professional projects and case scenarios. Industrial design students also follow an internship program to balance classroom theory with periods of practical, hands-on experience before graduation.

Curriculum Details

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Concurrent Program Options

Students pursuing concurrent degrees (also known as a “double major”) earn two distinct degrees and receive two diplomas. Working with their academic advisors, students can create their own concurrent degree combination. Some combinations are not possible due to high levels of overlap in curriculum.

Accelerated Program Options

This program allows students to obtain both a bachelor's and a master's degree in as little as five years. Accelerated bachelor's plus master's degree programs are designed for high-achieving students who want the opportunity to share undergraduate coursework with graduate coursework to accelerate completion of their master's degree.

Accelerated Program Details

• Global Management (Creative Industries and Design Thinking), MGM
• Global Management (Data Science), MGM
• Global Management (Digital Audience Strategy), MGM
• Global Management (Global Affairs), MGM
• Global Management (Global Business), MGM
• Global Management (Global Development and Innovation), MGM
• Global Management (Global Digital Transformation), MGM
• Global Management (Global Entrepreneurship), MGM
• Global Management (Global Health Care Delivery), MGM
• Global Management (Global Legal Studies), MGM
• Global Management (Nonprofit Leadership and Management), MGM
• Global Management (Public Administration), MGM
• Global Management (Public Policy), MGM
• Global Management (Sustainability Solutions), MGM
• Global Management (Sustainable Tourism), MGM
• Global Management, MGM

Admission Requirements

• General University Admission Requirements: All students are required to meet general university admission requirements.

Tuition Information

When it comes to paying for higher education, everyone’s situation is different. Students can learn about ASU tuition and financial aid options to find out which will work best for them.

Change of Major Requirements

An ASU student who would like to change majors into this program and would be new to this major must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75 and understand their GPA must be brought up to a 3.00 or above within one semester to remain in good standing.

Attend Online

ASU offers this program in an online format with multiple enrollment sessions throughout the year.

Transfer Options

ASU is committed to helping students thrive by offering tools that allow personalization of the transfer path to ASU. Students may use MyPath2ASU to outline a list of recommended courses to take prior to transfer.

Program Learning Outcomes

Program learning outcomes identify what a student will learn or be able to do upon completion of their program. This program’s learning outcomes include the following:

• Transform an original product design concept into a deliverable that demonstrates creative, technical, & communication skills
• Employ visual and graphic language effectively to envision and create products, systems, services, and experiences that are socially beneficial, ecologically sound, and foster positive impact on society at every scale.
• Develop a product suitable for production that enhances the human experience while implementing sustainability principles, promoting social benefits, and driving technological advancements.

Global Opportunities

Through study abroad programs, industrial design students learn flexible ways of thinking that contribute to their ability to meet the program goal of creating products and service systems that benefit society.

Career Opportunities

After completing the program successfully, graduates can work as designers in several capacities or develop startup ventures. Some career examples include:

• Accessory designer
• Automotive designer
• Consumer goods designer
• Design strategist
• Furniture and homeware designer
• Industrial or product designer
• Toy designer
• Trade show exhibit designer
• User experience designer
• User interface designer

Career Details

• Animator: 1.6% growth, $99,800 median salary
• Art Professor: 1.7% growth, $80,190 median salary
• CAD Operator (Computer Aided Design Operator): -5.6% growth, $73,720 median salary
• Education Professor: 2.1% growth, $72,090 median salary
• Graphic Designer: 2.1% growth, $61,300 median salary
• Industrial Designer: 3.2% growth, $79,450 median salary
• Mechanical Drafter: -6.5% growth, $68,510 median salary
• Supply Chain Engineer: 11.0% growth, $101,140 median salary
• TV/Movie Set Designer: 2.3% growth, $66,280 median salary
• Web Developer: 7.5% growth, $90,930 median salary

Program Accreditation

All ASU graduate and undergraduate academic programs are fully accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. Many programs also have additional accreditation through specialized accrediting agencies.