Bachelor of Design Innovation in Industrial Design

Course Description

Aspire to be a leader in the vital and growing fields of design. Learn to see the nuances of good design and become a creative virtuoso—gaining the skills and knowledge you need to be a successful designer. The design field is changing fast and needs out-of-the-box thinking and innovation. Design at Victoria University of Wellington is about experimenting, researching, and imagining the future. Here you'll use state-of-the-art technology to design new methods of shaping the world. Learn how to use and develop new technologies that empower you to create original, useful, and meaningful products, such as furniture made from recycled plastics or custom-fitting medical prosthetics.

Industrial Design responds to human experience, behaviour, needs, and desires by creatively engaging with mass and batch production processes and materials. Throughout your study, you’ll explore the complex social, cultural, and technological considerations that go into creating an effective design. If you like making or adapting physical things and are excited by design techniques such as sketching and 3D printing, then Industrial Design is a good option for you.