Program Overview

Overview of the Online Bachelor of Science in Design in Industrial Design

The Online Bachelor of Science in Design in Industrial Design at Arizona State University prepares students to become strategic problem-solvers who drive innovation, inspire business success, and help communities thrive. This program equips students to brainstorm, prototype, and create future-proof solutions for the greater good of humanity and the planet.

Program Details

• Total classes: 40
• Weeks per class: 7.5
• Total credit hours: 120
• Next start date: 01/12/2026

Industrial Design: Where Creativity Meets Innovation

Industrial design combines innovative and artistic vision with problem-solving abilities and technical expertise. With a commitment to improving the lives of human beings and the environment, industrial designers turn creative ideas into tangible products and services that benefit society.

The Skills You’ll Develop as an Industrial Design Major

This program is adaptable and future-focused, ensuring students develop the skills to thrive in the ever-evolving industrial design industry. Courses emphasize design thinking, iterative design, and product development. Students will explore multiple mediums, including sketching, hand-making models, and designing 2D and 3D models.

What Can You Do with an Industrial Design Degree?

As a graduate, you’ll be equipped to create products that are not only visually appealing but also functional and meaningful. Your work can span UX design, transportation, healthcare, housewares, packaging, entrepreneurship, and even space exploration — all while considering social and environmental challenges across industries.

Potential Roles

• Animator
• Art Professor
• CAD Operator (Computer Aided Design Operator)
• Education Professor
• Graphic Designer
• Industrial Designer
• Mechanical Drafter
• Supply Chain Engineer
• TV/Movie Set Designer

Faculty Expertise

ASU’s Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts is home to world-class scholars, artists, and designers who inspire students to shape the future. Faculty research areas include:

• Accessory design
• Automotive design
• Consumer goods design
• Design strategy
• Furniture and homeware design
• Industrial/product design
• Toy design
• Trade show exhibit design
• User experience (UX) design
• User interface (UI) design

How to Apply

To be admitted to ASU, you must hold a high school diploma or equivalent and have completed at least 14 of the following courses:

• Four years of math
• Four years of English (non-ESL/ELL courses)
• Three years of lab sciences
• Two years of social sciences
• Two years of the same second language
• One year of fine arts or career and technical education

Applicants must meet at least one of the following:

• Top 25% in your high school graduating class
• 3.00 GPA in competency courses
• ACT score of 22 for Arizona residents (24 nonresidents) or SAT Reasoning score of 1120 for Arizona residents (1180 nonresidents)

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The Nation’s Largest Comprehensive Design and Arts School

ASU’s Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts is the home to top-ranked programs from a variety of disciplines ranging from the arts, media, and engineering to film, dance, and theater. We train artists and designers to leverage their creativity and problem-solving abilities to advance culture, build community, and transform society.

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