Industrial Design

BA (Hons) Industrial Design

Delivery method: Full-time
Course Reference: BAINDE

Course Overview

Industrial Design is a continuing process for improving the quality of everyday life. A career in this exciting area could see you designing anything from a tea pot to a space rocket.

Throughout this course the emphasis is on user-centred design issues, aesthetics, ergonomics, interaction design, commercial design, as well as design for industrial manufacture and production. Students will use digital media and computer design visualisation tools throughout the design process.

Strong industry links and an optional work placement will enhance your employment prospects. We strongly encourage students to take a work placement, as it is invaluable in helping to make an informed decision about your future career pathway. Students are supported throughout the placement experience, and are assisted in finding a placement, as well as given advice and techniques on how to perform well at interviews. Past placements have taken place both in the UK and abroad. Placements have included companies such as Jaguar Cars Ltd, Xerox, Aston Martin Lagonda Ltd, Dyson Appliances Ltd and The Gillette Company.

The Student experience
What are the benefits of this course?

Design projects
You will undertake a series of integrated and applied design projects, throughout the duration of the industrial design programme.

Computer Design Tools
The programme develops exceptional design communication and presentation skills, through the application of design visualisation computer tools and digital media.

Commercial Design
The programme develops design for commercial appeal, understanding design markets and business, developing design trends and aesthetic styles.

User Centred Design
The programme develops design for the needs and requirements of people, designing for both aesthetic appeal and design interaction.

Industry
The programme includes an appreciation of design for industrial manufacture, the utilisation of materials in design and industrial production processes.

Placement
The programme has the option for a sandwich mode of study, through undertaking an industrial work placement during the third year. Full time mode of study is also available.

Benefits of the Industrial Design programme
In summary, the key benefits of the programme are: - design projects throughout - computer design tools - commercial design - user centred design - design for industrial manufacture - optional industrial placement - broad career range