Industrial Design, MID - Arizona State U

The Industrial Design, MID program at ASU prepares students to become strategic problem-solvers and drive innovation in the design industry. Through a studio-based curriculum emphasizing design innovation, sustainability, and systems thinking, students develop skills in research, prototyping, and testing creative solutions. Graduates are equipped for careers in various design fields, including design consulting, product design, and UX strategy. The program also offers a unique design trip and is STEM-OPT eligible for international students.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

**Do you want to develop your potential as a strategic problem-solving thinker?

**Drive innovation, build business success, and lead toward a better quality of life?

**This program will prepare you for the future of industrial design practice.

The program focuses on designing new products, systems, services, experiences, or businesses by envisioning the future.
Students engage in research, brainstorming, idea visualization, prototyping, and testing creative solutions.
The curriculum emphasizes design innovation, sustainability, and systems thinking in problem-solving.
A unique guided learning experience includes a design trip to immerse students in the industry.
Graduates are adept in using these principles to solve problems and co-create solutions that improve the user experience and capture value for the industry while being environmentally responsible.

Outline:

**The program is studio-based and includes sequential studio courses.

**Students take an average of 14 credit hours per semester.

**An internship is required during the summer before the final year.

**Additional deficiency coursework may be required for students in the three-plus-year program.

**The program includes a culminating experience, typically a capstone project.

**However, it is likely that assessment incorporates a combination of methods, including presentations, written work, projects, and participation.

Teaching:

**The program is taught by faculty with expertise in industrial design.

**Teaching methods likely include lectures, seminars, workshops, and individual guidance.

**The program emphasizes a collaborative learning environment.

Careers:

Graduates are prepared for a variety of careers in design, including:
Design consultant
Design strategist
Head of innovation
Interaction designer
Product design director
Senior industrial designer
Senior product design manager
Senior UI/UX product designer
University faculty
UX strategist
**The program also prepares students to develop startup ventures.

Other:

**The program is STEM-OPT eligible, allowing international students on F-1 visas to extend their work authorization for up to 36 months.

**The program is offered in a two-year format for students with a bachelor's degree in a related field.

**A three-plus-year program is available for students with a bachelor's degree in a field other than industrial design.

**The program includes a design trip to places such as Tokyo, Milan, or San Francisco.

**Admission to the program is selective and cannot be deferred.