Auburn University’s School of Industrial and Graphic Design in Auburn, Alabama, offers Bachelor of Industrial Design, Bachelor of Fine Arts in Industrial Design, and Master of Industrial Design degrees. The curriculum combines human-centered design, drawing, product development, prototyping, manufacturing methods, human factors, and design management.
Students use fabrication facilities that include woodworking and metal shops, 3D printers, CNC routers, laser cutters, and paint booths. Undergraduate study includes product and commercial environment design, while the research-oriented Master of Industrial Design is STEM-designated and extends the program’s focus on real-world problem solving.