Program Overview

Industrial Design Program Overview

The Bachelor of Science in Design - Industrial Design Major provides a platform for the combining of discovery, experimentation, and specialization by way of a strong foundation in critical and cultural theory, experiential learning, craftsmanship, technological literacy, and sustainable stewardship with opportunities for students to author their individual curricular pathway within the product design ecosystem through elective coursework.

Program Details

• Curriculum: 5 Years
• Minimum Credits: 122
• Offered Degree: Bachelor of Science

Co-op Program

All Industrial Design majors participate in the UC Co-op Program. Students have the opportunity to work full-time in the industry for 5 full semesters during their studies to build their professional experience.

Study Abroad

Industrial Design students also have the unique opportunity to Study Abroad during their fourth year of study with an array of international partners.

Scholarships and Financial Resources

Thanks to the generosity of numerous alumni and friends of the college, scholarships are available to students in the College of Design, Architecture, Art, and Planning.

Faculty

Meet our Industrial Design Faculty Experts!

• Peter A. Chamberlain, Associate Professor
• John Burnham Dixon, Assistant Professor of Practice
• Steven J. Doehler, Associate Professor, Industrial Design Coordinator
• Yong-Gyun Ghim, Assistant Professor
• Isil Oygur Ilhan, Asst Professor
• Ali O. Ilhan, Asst Professor
• Brigid O'Kane, Associate Professor
• Braden Widmeyer Trauth, Assistant Professor of Industrial Design
• Yingying Sun, Asst Professor

Staff

• Dennis M Puhalla, Professor Emeritus, Design
• Amanda Elizabeth Bergman, Asst Professor - Educator
• Cat Mary Jonas, Asst Professor - Educator

Student Work

Examples of student work include:

• Sarah Durbala | SpareParts, Senior Capstone
• Thomas Stevenot | PHANTOM, Senior Capstone
• Jimmy Tran | AIVO Care Cruiser, Senior Capstone

Program Curriculum

The program curriculum is designed to provide students with a strong foundation in industrial design principles and practices, as well as the opportunity to specialize in areas of interest through elective coursework.

Research Areas

The program focuses on various research areas, including:

• Design Strategy
• Communication Design
• Fashion Design
• Industrial Design
• Sustainable Design
• User Experience Design

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Industrial Design program have a wide range of career opportunities, including:

• Product Design
• User Experience Design
• Design Research
• Design Strategy
• Sustainable Design

Alumni Success Stories

The program has a strong track record of alumni success, with graduates going on to work for top design firms and companies around the world.

University Information

The University of Cincinnati is a public research university located in Cincinnati, Ohio. The university is committed to providing students with a high-quality education and a wide range of academic and extracurricular opportunities.