Computer Recommendations
Technology is integral to the learning process at DAAP. Consequently, all new undergraduate students are required to have a laptop. Every program has slightly different recommendations.
Please review your computer recommendations and purchasing links below based upon your major.
If you have any questions please reach out to Aaron Rucker via email at ruckeraa@ucmail.uc.edu.
Myron E. Ullman Jr. School of Design
Apple
Communication Design recommends the 14 or 16 inch Macbook M1Pro or M1Max
Dell
Communication Design does not recommend a Windows machine
Apple
Industrial Design recommends the 14 or 16 inch Macbook M1Pro or M1Max
Apple
Fashion Design recommends the 14 or 16 inch Macbook M1Pro or M1Max
School of Architecture and Interior Design
Apple
Architecture does not recommend a MacOS machine
Apple
Interior Design does not recommend a MacOS machine
School of Art
Apple
Art History recommends the 13, 14, or 16 inch Macbook M1, M1Pro, or M1Max
Apple
Fine Arts and Pre-Fine Arts recommends the 13, 14, or 16 inch Macbook M1, M1Pro, or M1Max
Dell
Fine Arts & Pre-Fine Arts recommends the Dell Precision Workstation 3571 or 5570
School of Planning
Apple
Urban Planning recommends the 13, 14, or 16 inch Macbook M1, M1Pro, or M1Max
Apple
Urban Studies recommends the 13, 14, or 16 inch Macbook M1, M1Pro, or M1Max
Apple
Horticulture recommends the 13, 14, or 16 inch Macbook M1, M1Pro, or M1Max
Apple
Community Planning recommends the 13, 14, or 16 inch Macbook M1, M1Pro, or M1Max
Dell
Community Planning recommends the Dell Precision Workstation 3571 or 5570