What is Industrial Design?

Industrial design is structured creative activity resulting in products, systems or services that meet a specified commercial objective. It requires human sensitivity, artistic sensibility, technical competence and business acumen. Industrial designers help create the objects that people use everyday... Read more

Possible Career Paths

Industrial designers are valuable contributors to most any professional work environment. They often possess a mix of design, business, engineering, research and communication skills that make them great team members and excellent leaders. These days, employers are looking to hire graduates with a... Read more

Study Abroad, Co-Op Programs, and Internships

The College of Design is pleased to offer students a variety of international study experiences throughout the world. The college's flagship Rome Program allows students to study for a semester or a summer in their chosen major while they take classes that are fully integrated with the ISU curriculum. Read more

Industrial Design Student Profiles

The Industrial Design website offers the program's students an opportunity to be seen as an individual by the "outside world." Each student profile is created and customized by the individuals themselves which allows the student's personality and style to show through. View Profiles

Clubs, Groups and Organizations

Joining a student club or organization can help you connect with other students who share your interests and may provide opportunities for leadership and career development. You can participate in any of the art- and design-related organizations or choose from the hundreds of other groups on campus. Read more

Graduate and Faculty Research

Design research informs the quality of our experience, whether that is defined by ease of use, legibility, information content, aesthetics, safety, sense of place, productivity, environmental impact, effectiveness, or any number of other descriptors. Read more