Industrial Design, MID
Do you want to develop your potential as a strategic problem-solving thinker who builds business success and leads toward an improved quality of life by designing innovative products, systems, services and experiences? Take on complex, hands-on challenges and shape solutions that put people at the center.
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STEM-OPT extension eligible: Yes
International students (F1) can extend U.S. work experience by 24 months.
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Accredited by the National Association of Schools of Art and Design. <...
Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
Industrial Design, MID degree description
In the studio-based Master of Industrial Design program, you learn to design new products, systems, services, experiences or businesses by envisioning the future.
You engage in research, brainstorming, idea visualization, prototyping and testing creative solutions that address different stakeholders' challenges while acknowledging a new competitive industry environment.
You are encouraged to work in a transdisciplinary way, harnessing creativity to solve problems and co-create solutions that improve the user experience and deliver value while considering environmental responsibility.
The program includes a design trip as a guided learning experience. In locations such as Tokyo, Milan or San Francisco, you engage with industries and industrial design practice on a deep level, discovering an optimistic way of looking at the future by reframing problems as opportunities.
You gain skills in using principles of design innovation, sustainability and systems thinking in problem-solving.
Why study industrial design at ASU?
You collaborate with faculty mentors, industry partners and community organizations as you build portfolio-ready projects centered on sustainability, emerging technologies and meaningful impact. You can join ASU's collaborative design community through studio culture, workshops, exhibitions and design competitions, plus professional organizations like the ASU Student Chapter of the Industrial Designers Society of America.
Curriculum
This graduate degree includes courses focused on a specialized topic, so you can advance your skills for further professional opportunities. Explore all courses below:
60 credit hours including the required capstone course (IND 622)
Required Core (40 credit hours) Electives (12 credit hours) Other Requirement (3 credit hours) Culminating Experience (5 credit hours) Additional Curriculum Information The MID program includes sequential studio courses. Requirements involve an average of 14 credit hours per semester. An internship is required during the summer before the final year. Additional coursework is required for students who are in the three-plus-year program; students should contact the academic unit for more information.
IND 584 Internship (3)
IND 622 Advanced Industrial Design Studio IV (5)
Students should see the academic unit for an approved course list.
What you'll learn
The following learning outcomes highlight some of the knowledge and skills you'll develop to support your future success.
- Defend design research findings with a presentation of their unique design concepts
- Develop a new product concept design and present it in written and visual mediums to a committee of faculty and stakeholders.
- Perform professional-level tasks during their internship, including drafting, collaboration, and technical proficiency appropriate for design practice as determined by the National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD).
Defend design research findings with a presentation of their unique design conceptsAdmission requirements
Here are the admission and application details
All students are required to meet general university admission requirements.
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Applicants must fulfill the requirements of both the Graduate College and the Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts. Applicants are eligible to apply to the program if they have earned a bachelor's or master's degree from a regionally accredited institution. Applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = "A") in the last 60 hours of their first bachelor's degree program or a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = "A") in an applicable master's degree program. All applicants must submit: Additional Application Information The Design School requires that the letter of intent, portfolio, resume or CV, and contact information for professional references be submitted via SlideRoom (the applicant also must complete the Graduate College application). https://asudesign.slideroom.com/#/Login In the letter of intent, applicants should explain their motivation for applying to the program and their goals in the field, briefly describing their background, experiences and qualifications that make them a suitable candidate. The portfolio should be a curated collection of the candidate's design works, projects and creations to visually represent their skills, creativity, design sensibilities and ability to conceptualize, innovate and effectively communicate design ideas. Applicants must submit contact information for two professional references; these can be current or past faculty members, professional mentors, supervisors, or community leaders and elders. Admission to the program is selective and cannot be deferred. Students must enroll in the semester for which they are admitted; otherwise, they must repeat the entire application process. Applicants may be admitted to the two-year program with additional coursework if their previous coursework is not equivalent to the ASU undergraduate requirements and standards. In this case, the student must complete additional coursework before taking the required courses, which may extend the program duration beyond two years. Admission requirements for the two-year program Admission requirements for the three-plus-year program
An applicant whose native language is not English must provide proof of English proficiency regardless of their current residency.
Applicants must hold a minimum of a bachelor's degree or equivalent or a graduate degree from a regionally accredited college or university of recognized standing in a related field such as industrial design or product design.
Applicants must hold a bachelor's degree or equivalent from a regionally accredited college or university of recognized standing in a field other than industrial design.
Application deadlines
| Session | Modality | Deadline | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Session A/C | In Person | 05/01 | Final* |
| Session A/C | In Person | 01/15 | Priority* |
*A final deadline means that all applications and application materials must be received by Admission Services by the deadline date. Applications that are incomplete may not be considered after the final deadline. Applications that are submitted past the final deadline may not be considered.
*A priority deadline means that applications submitted and completed before the priority deadline will receive priority consideration. Applications submitted after the priority deadlines will be reviewed in the order in which they were completed and on a space-available basis. An application is complete after all materials are received by Admission Services.
Paying for college
Use our calculator to estimate your full-time or part-time tuition fees for this program prior to any financial aid. Keep in mind that most of our students receive financial aid, which can reduce out-of-pocket costs.
Get an estimateCareer opportunities
Careers this industrial design master's degree prepares you for
Graduates are able to apply critical thinking and design processes to global opportunities centered on the necessity for change. They find positions in industry and academia and also develop startup ventures. Possible opportunities include:
- design consultant
- design strategist
- head of innovation
- interaction designer
- product design director
- senior industrial designer
- senior product design manager
- senior UI or UX product designer
- university faculty member
- UX strategist
Graduates find employment with consulting firms that design products, services and experiences for various clients, such as corporations, nonprofit institutions and nongovernmental organizations.
Those with an entrepreneurial mindset address specific social or environmental problems and create market innovations; some graduates establish their own design and manufacturing ventures, or lead product development teams and innovations at renowned organizations.
Graduates may pursue teaching positions in art and design schools, colleges or universities.
Contact information
Use the contact information below to get in touch if you're a current student or have general questions.
Prospective students should fill out the Request for Information form.
The Design School
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CDN 162
designgrad@asu.edu
480-965-3536
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