Integrating various needs into meaningful creations.
Industrial Design is a creative process concerned with the appearance and usefulness of manufactured goods.
The Bachelor of Science in Design - Industrial Design Major provides a platform for the combining of discovery, experimentation, and specialization by way of a strong foundation in critical and cultural theory, experiential learning, craftsmanship, technological literacy, and sustainable stewardship with opportunities for students to author their individual curricular pathway within the product design ecosystem through elective coursework.
Ideas alone are worthless. Ideas with action can become priceless. DAAP has given me the tools and skills to bring my ideas to life and pursue my passion for entrepreneurship.
Joseph Curtsinger '24
| Program Duration: | Minimum Credits: | Offered Degree: |
|---|---|---|
| 5 Years | 122 | Bachelor of Science |
At the University of Cincinnati, we believe that learning is doing and doing is learning.
All Industrial Design majors participate in the UC Co-op Program. Students have the opportunity to work full-time in the industry for 5 full semesters during their studies to build their professional experience.
Industrial Design students also have the unique opportunity to Study Abroad during their fourth year of study with an array of international partners.
Study abroad is known for being a "life-changing" experience. Studies have shown there are real and tangible benefits to studing abroad, including personal growth, positive academic affects, as well as increased career prospects after graduation.
Make the world your classroom as you earn credit for coursework abroad.
Thanks to the generosity of numerous alumni and friends of the college, scholarships are available to students in the College of Design, Architecture, Art, and Planning.
The University of Cincinnati’s Industrial Design program features an industry-leading experience through a proven curriculum. Interested in learning more? Request more information today!
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Students are encouraged to explore the information on our website and contact the DAAP Student Affairs team with any admissions questions.
September 30, 2025
Adam Wolshire, a fifth-year industrial design student, spoke with CityScene Magazine about his co-op experience at the Denmark-based toy manufacturer Lego.
April 3, 2025
At the University of Cincinnati, the College of Design, Art, Architecture and Planning hosted a design competition with HAAG-Streit USA, where students were tasked with designing an ophthalmology workstation that is accessible and able to be incorporated into retail settings. Caleb Loayza, a mechanical engineering student at the College of Engineering and Applied Science, and Guy Mueller, an industrial design student, combined their expertise and took home first place.
December 19, 2024
Steven Doehler, an industrial design professor at the University of Cincinnati’s College of Design, Architecture, Art, and Planning (DAAP), says he prioritizes the entrepreneurial aspect of a student's design product – which led him to create HomeGrown Studio.
