Industrial Design Humber Polytechnic

Overview

Industrial designers shape the physical world — and increasingly, the digital experiences embedded within it — creating the products and mobility solutions people use every day. From sneakers, furniture, toy design and smart devices to automobiles, motorcycles and advanced mobility concepts, industrial designers improve how people live, work and move.

The Industrial Design programme from Humber Polytechnic delivers a hands-on, industry-integrated education that goes beyond traditional product design by embedding systems design and user experience (UX) into every stage of the process.

Key advantages:

• project-based curriculum with industry collaboration
• strong focus on human factors, ergonomics and usability
• integration of physical product development with UX design and digital interfaces
• access to advanced prototyping and fabrication facilities
• portfolio-focused outcomes aligned with evolving industry needs

Areas of Specialization

• Transportation Design
• Design the future of mobility. This specialization focuses on the form, experience, and innovation of vehicles, including
• automobiles, EVs and personal mobility devices,
• user experience (UX) in transportation systems, and
• fuman-machine interaction in vehicles.

• Product Design
• Develop solutions that improve everyday life through thoughtful user-centred products. This stream emphasizes
• identifying user needs through UX research methods,
• developing form and usability,
• designing intuitive and meaningful product experiences,
• integrating physical and digital interactions (connected products), and
• designing for manufacturing and sustainability.