Department of Industrial Product Design

Undergraduate programme training creative designers in industrial product design.

FacultyFaculty of Fine Arts
Duration4 Years
DegreeBachelor's Degree
LanguageTurkish
InternshipMandatory
Programme TypeFull-Time

Who Is It For?

This program is suitable for candidates who are interested in artistic creativity, question the form and function of objects, possess aesthetic sensitivity, and have well-developed three-dimensional thinking skills. Aptitude for hand drawing, form research, and material experimentation supports success in this program. It is designed for students who wish to bridge the gap between fine arts and industry.

Quick Summary

  • User-centered product design education from a fine arts perspective
  • Curriculum focused on ergonomics, 3D modeling, prototyping, and design thinking
  • Art workshops, design studios, and digital fabrication facilities
  • Career opportunities in consumer products, furniture, lighting, and technology sectors
  • Suitable for candidates with artistic creativity and strong form sensitivity

About the Department

The Department of Industrial Product Design is housed within the Faculty of Fine Arts, adopting an artistic and aesthetically grounded approach to product design. The program takes a holistic view of user needs, functionality, and visual values, focusing on shaping products for everyday life.

Students develop design theory, workshop practice, and artistic expression skills within an educational process nourished by the fundamental disciplines of fine arts. The curriculum extends from foundational art education to technical areas such as ergonomics, materials science, 3D modeling, and prototyping. The department aims to produce graduates who can develop original design approaches by combining artistic sensitivity with industrial production requirements.

Career Opportunities

Graduates can work as product designers in consumer products, furniture, lighting, home accessories, medical devices, and technology sectors. The fine arts-based design education offers unique career opportunities at the intersection of art and industry.

What Will You Learn?

Foundational art and design education (drawing, color, form)
User-centered design processes
Ergonomics and human factors
Materials science and manufacturing techniques
3D modeling and digital design tools
Prototyping and model-making methods
Design thinking methodology
Product semantics and meaning creation
Design research methods and user analysis
Sustainable design principles
Visual culture and aesthetic theories

Competencies You Will Gain

Ability to create creative product designs with artistic sensitivity
Managing user-centered design processes
3D modeling and visualization skills
Prototype production, testing, and evaluation
Applying design thinking methodology
Knowledge of material selection and manufacturing processes
Design research and analytical thinking
Interdisciplinary collaboration and teamwork
Presentation, visual communication, and portfolio preparation
Aesthetic evaluation and form sensitivity

Educational Opportunities

FACILITY #1

Design studios and art workshops

FACILITY #2

3D modeling and digital fabrication laboratory

FACILITY #3

Model and prototype workshop

FACILITY #4

Capstone project

FACILITY #5

Mandatory internship

FACILITY #6

Erasmus exchange program

FACILITY #7

Double major option

FACILITY #8

Minor option

FACILITY #9

Exhibitions and art events

FACILITY #10

Design competitions

FACILITY #11

Industry collaborations and project work

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