Program Overview

Programs

The Segal Design Institute offers various programs for students to explore their creativity and innovation. These programs include:

• Take A Design Course
• Segal Design Certificate
• BS in Manufacturing & Design Engineering (MaDE)
• Master's Degrees

Program Details

Take A Design Course

The Take A Design Course program allows students to explore design thinking and communication. The program includes:

• Design Thinking & Communication
• Projects
• Curriculum

Segal Design Certificate

The Segal Design Certificate program provides students with a comprehensive understanding of design principles and practices. The program includes:

• Curriculum
• Electives
• Projects
• Portfolios
• Frequently Asked Questions

BS in Manufacturing & Design Engineering (MaDE)

The BS in Manufacturing & Design Engineering (MaDE) program is designed to provide students with a strong foundation in manufacturing and design engineering. The program includes:

• Projects
• Curriculum
• Objectives & Outcomes
• Segal Iron Pour

Master's Degrees

The Master's Degrees program offers students the opportunity to pursue advanced studies in design and engineering. The program includes:

• Various master's degree options

Course Details

DSGN 346: Manufacturing Methods for Product Design

Quarter Offered

The course is offered in the quarter with the following schedule: MFW 11:30am-1pm, The Hive, Ford 2.350, taught by Michael Beltran.

Prerequisites

The prerequisites for the course are:

• DSGN 106-1 and 106-2
• ME 240
• Or instructor approval

Description

The course is an introduction to manufacturing processes, including casting, injection molding, additive manufacturing, extrusion, machining, joining, and forming. The course focuses on the exploration of part design and process parameters to obtain an optimal outcome for a given manufacturing process. Students will become proficient in both the advantages and limitations of various fabrication methods.

Course Structure

The course includes:

• Lectures paired with weekly, hands-on labs
• Weekly homework involving studies of various manufacturing methods, optimization, and choice of fabrication method for a given part
• Practice and preparation for in-lab manufacturing

Faculty and Research

The Segal Design Institute has a diverse faculty with expertise in various areas of design and engineering. The institute is committed to societal innovation through human-centered design. The research areas include:

• Design innovation
• Human-centered design
• Manufacturing and design engineering