Iowa State University in Ames, Iowa, houses its industrial design program in the College of Design and offers a NASAD-accredited Bachelor of Industrial Design. The four-year degree begins with a one-year Core Design Program, followed by three years of professional study, and entry to the advanced curriculum requires portfolio review, academic performance, and a written essay.
The program combines human-centered design, sustainability, and design research with projects involving products, services, and systems. Students work in individual studio spaces in the historic Armory building and use model-making facilities, the Output Center with 3D printers and laser cutters, and the Student Innovation Center.
