Kean University, located in Union, New Jersey, houses the Michael Graves College of Architecture and Design, which offers a four-year, NASAD-accredited Bachelor of Fine Arts in Industrial Design (BID). The program follows an atelier model with intensive, studio-based learning focusing on human-centered design, sustainability, and the creation of products that enhance human life. Students develop proficiency in CAD, 3D modeling, rapid prototyping, and production methods while studying design fundamentals, professional practices, and design history. The program prepares graduates for careers in product design, furniture design, exhibit design, and packaging, with admission being competitive and requiring a portfolio of original creative work.