Design: Industrial Design, Bachelor

The Bachelor of Fine Arts in Industrial Design at KU is a four-year interdisciplinary program that provides a rigorous and well-rounded curriculum, making graduates highly appealing to employers. Students pursue diverse career paths, including product design, furniture design, exhibit design, packaging, human factors, design research, and product planning.Industrial design spans a broad range of products, from household appliances and aircraft interiors to furniture, electronics, vehicles, and beyond. Designers may specialize in specific areas, such as automobiles or furniture, or distribute their efforts across multiple interests. The field emphasizes creating concepts, designs, and specifications that enhance the value, function, convenience, safety, utility, and aesthetics of manufactured products, benefiting both users and manufacturers.