Industrial Design - Bachelor of Applied Technology
From the chair that you sit in, to the computer you surf on, to the car you drive or the mp3 player you’re hooked into, industrial design begins with analyzing the connection between the product and the user. A cross between an engineer and an artist – the Industrial Designer thinks and designs in 3D.
In this program, you will learn how to identify and fulfill needs, generate innovative ideas with preliminary sketches and designs, and finally bring your ideas to life through the creation of three-dimensional models and prototypes ready for mass production.
The Industrial Design program at Humber is characterized by a strong “real-world" focus. Assignments mirror professional practice with industry sponsorship of many studio projects. Hands-on studio-centered education is emphasized. Model fabrication in well-equipped workshops allows students to visualize their design solutions. The latest industry software in 3D CAD and Surfacing complements the design process.
In addition to the hands-on component, the applied degree program includes courses in marketing, economics, and design management.
This unique blend of courses gives the graduate a critical edge in both initial job placement and future career advancement.
Some of our Events
2010 Thesis Show
2010 Chair Show
Breakfast Television Coverage
10th Annual Rocket Show Competition Winner
9th Annual Rocket Show Competition Winner
8th Annual Rocket Show Competition Winner
Chair Show 2009 Picture Gallery
Chair Show Video
Program Options
The current Transfer Guide has more information on the options for this program at: transferguide.humber.ca
In the Calendar
For more information on any of the following, please see the current Academic Calendar.
Career Opportunities
Graduates of this program can expect to find employment as a senior industrial designer, product designer, or project designer in such diverse fields as furniture, automobile, computer media, sporting gear, and architecture.
Industry Demand
The Industrial Design program at Humber is the first to offer a unique blend of liberal arts, applied science courses, and hands-on experience. This combination gives our graduates a critical edge in both initial job placement and future career advancement.
Some of our industry partners include ABC Group, Autodesk (Alias), Bayer Material Science, Bombardier Recreational Products, Cosmoda, Ontario Science Centre, Research In Motion (RIM), Sertapak, Shape Products, Umbra and Magna International.
Facilities & Equipment
All industrial design students take studio drawing, perspective and computer drawing, rendering classes, and studio classes in which they develop their model-making skills. Our on campus facilities and machines at Humber include:
- Model shop for working in wood, metal, plastic or composites
- CNC 3 axis milling machine
- Two rapid prototyping machines. A dimension ABS plastic RP machine and a Z Corp 3D Color RP machine that can incorporate color and uses starch based powder
- Paint booth
Software & Technology
This program's computer facilities include a dedicated computer lab as well as other shared facilities. The lab has an array of peripheral devices including several laser printers, a slide scanner, and a flatbed scanner. The software that we incorporate into our curriculum includes 3D Modelling CAD, Alias, SolidWorks, Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and Corel Painter.
Student Work
View more of the great work of our Industrial Design students in the gallery below.
3rd year students
4th year students
Awards
EnerMotion Competition 2009
Roy Chafey Memorial Award
ABC Group Award
Bayer Industrial Design Competition
Cosmoda Award
Energizer/Humber Industrial Design Competition
Fred and Glenn Moffatt Award of Excellence
Graduate Proficiency Award
Lee Valley Award for Craftmanship
Mollie McMurrich Award
Psion Teklogix Inc. Industrial Design Competition
Teknion Award
Umbra Award
Faculty & Industry Experts
Work Placement
In the Industrial Design Degree program, the focus is on helping students learn to develop problem solving skills around design solutions, and work collaboratively with diverse teams.
Students contribute to product design and development, by combining creative talent with an understanding and knowledge of art, technology and business. In addition to gaining hands-on experience in well-equipped labs, they participate in case studies, research, studio work using advanced computer workstations, and industry sponsored design competitions.
In this 4 year degree program, a Work Term occurs in the summer months (May to August) after 3 years of study. Our students offer skills and capabilities in:
- Product Creation / Development, Idea Generation
- Sketching / Renderings
- Innovation & Design Practices
- Research
- Model Making
- Product & Service Prototyping, Testing and Evaluation
- Rapid Prototyping, Market Sampling
- Manufacturing Processes, Materials
- Photoshop, Illustrator, 3D Studio
- SolidWorks, AutoCAD
