The BFA Industrial Design program at UIUC turns sketches into manufacturable solutions that anticipate tomorrow’s needs. Students iterate in the Rapid Prototyping Lab with CNC, laser, and bio-plastic printers; research ergonomics in VR; and collaborate with engineering majors on IoT healthcare devices. Studio critiques emphasize lifecycle thinking and cultural empathy, propelling graduates to IDEO, Tesla, and their own circular-economy startups.
Modular e-bike battery housing using recycled ocean plastic
User-research fieldwork on elders’ smart-home pain points
Biomimetic drone shell inspired by cicada wings
Design-for-disassembly concept for circular smart-phones
VR ergonomic test of office-chair lumbar adjustments
Solar-powered cold-chain carry pack for vaccines
Crowdsourced repair-manual platform using AR overlays
Speculative design sprint on water-scarcity appliances
Life-cycle assessment of dairy-alternative packaging
Inclusive kitchen tools co-designed with arthritis patients
Grant proposal for closed-loop sneaker manufacturing pilot
Workshop on color-material-finish trends for 2030
Data-driven persona set for micro-mobility commuters
Public exhibition on design justice and underserved users
Podcast exploring cross-discipline collaboration in product teams
Prototype the future with Industrial Design at UIUC.
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