College of Liberal & Creative Arts
The 59-unit Bachelor of Science in Industrial Design addresses the creation of industrial goods and services and concentrates on three principle aspects of design -- process, people, and product. Our program incorporates the study of user-centered needs, relative to the responsible and resourceful implementation of technology innovation, materials, marketing principles, and aesthetic values.
The BSID_PDD program at SFSU prepares students for the contemporary Product Design field. We have classes that prepare them for entry into existing positions, and we pride ourselves on training for the future of Product Design: The Internet of Things, Service Design, and new Human-Computer Interactions.
In addition to our department scholarships, we offer the Martin Linder Scholarship for ID Seniors. This grants 2000.00 to ID students entering their Senior year. We also have important competitions, such as the Stanford Design Challenge and the Housewares competition embedded in classes, so our students can compete, and win, with work done in class. We have an active IDSA (Industrial Design Society of America) Student chapter.
Access the list of the major requirements to better understand the structure of the major.
The roadmap puts all of your graduation requirements into an easy to follow semester by semester plan so you know what to take to stay on track. Whether you are a freshman or a transfer student, you'll be able to find a roadmap that best fits you.
Besides your major requirements, students must complete their GE and University requirements. Be sure to make sure you've completed all of these requirements for graduation.
To learn more about this major, check out the major department’s website below. You can also find out how you can access their faculty advisors who can assist you not just with course choices, but also answer questions about the field and discuss your career plans.
School of Design, Industrial Design
Fine Arts Building, Room 121
Phone: (415) 338-2211
Email: Design@sfsu.edu
Website: https://design.sfsu.edu/bachelor-science-industrial-design
Director: Professor, Mari Hullick
Freshmen Student Advising Information
After choosing “Basic Subjects” GE courses in Steps 1-3 of your Orientation process (if you haven’t done so, log onto your Orientation Profile page to follow the “Pre-Orientation Advising Module”), STEP 4 Choosing Major Classes will show you if there are any classes you can take to satisfy major requirements for your first and/or second semester.
Once you have determined your Roadmap above, review the first section below and write down any course recommendations based on your corresponding major roadmap on your Freshmen Class Planner worksheet.
Students should focus on making progress on their GE’s during the first 3 semesters. In their 4th semester, they will begin with some lower division major courses.
Industrial Designer, Design Director, Production Designer, Senior Designer, Project Manager.
Transfer Student Advising Information
Please see the box above labeled “Major Curriculum/Roadmaps & GE/University Requirements” for information on what courses to take in your first semester at SF State. View our Frequently Asked Questions for Transfers for helpful tips and additional information.