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Metropolitan State University of Denver
890 Auraria Parkway, Denver, CO 80204, United States
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The Industrial Design program at Metropolitan State University of Denver is a NASAD-accredited Bachelor of Science degree housed in the College of Aerospace, Computing, Engineering, and Design. Recognized as Colorado's leading program in the field, it emphasizes industry-driven, hands-on education in a downtown Denver/Auraria Campus setting. The multifaceted curriculum covers textiles, bicycle design, furniture design, and prototyping across metals, woods, and plastics, with classes led by active industry professionals using state-of-the-art laboratories and real-world manufacturing methods. Students build core skills including sketching, 3D modeling and rendering, user and visual research, rapid prototyping, CMF, fabrication, computer programming, manufacturing processes, and marketing/branding. They can tailor the broad curriculum to their goals, participate in international design workshops, collaborate with industry professionals, and pursue internship opportunities. Graduates have secured roles as product, sneaker, and furniture designers at major companies nationwide.