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Industrial DesignIndustrial Design Program ::The UB Industrial Design Program begins with the basics of two and three dimensional design, Art and Design history, traditional and computer-aided drawing, drafting and model making, as well as liberal arts.  Students learn to design and develop product concepts, then build models of these in a well-equipped model shop and visualize them using the latest computer technology. Students then learn presentation skills to demonstrate their creative and unique solutions. Advanced topics include ergonomics, materials and manufacturing, engineering, and marketing. Industrial Design Curriculum ::Preview your course of study as a UB Design Industrial Design major. We run on a two-semester year, from September to early May.  Role of the Industrial Designer ::The industrial designer leads the way in the design of creative products that are user friendly, safe, energy efficient and enjoyable to use. The designer's role is to bring together aesthetics, ergonomics, materials, manufacturability, and environmental considerations to a product.  The designer is the advocate of the user, taking care to insure that the products that are manufactured to fit people's needs. All phases of the product development cycle are of concern to the designer, from the initial concept, through its development and manufacture, and finally, the marketing of the products. Engineering and Design ::Today, Concurrent Design and Engineering is the industry standard and the Design Program reflects this now common concept in product development. Our competitive advantage is that we are the only institution in the Northeast Corridor that integrates design and engineering.  Students will be able to integrate Electrical and Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, and Robotics into a well-balanced design education with opportunities to study in many traditional areas of design and engineering. New areas of interest outside of the department can be explored, ranging from marine biology to the design of sports rehabilitation equipment. Student Opportunities ::As an industrial design student you will have opportunities to work in engineering and design teams on competitions sponsored collaborative efforts and will be encouraged to work in summer internships in the surrounding high-technology companies. |