Industrial Design (Hons) Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University

Overview

The Industrial Design (Hons)  programme at Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University is:

• Industry-Aligned and Research-Led: Built around project-based learning that reflects real-world challenges, with an emphasis on technology, creativity, and human behaviour.
• Hands-On and Future-Focused: Students work in state-of-the-art studios, workshops, and fabrication laboratories (Fab Labs), developing ideas through sketching, prototyping, and testing. Facilities include 3D scanning and printing, laser cutting, and other advanced prototyping tools.
• Holistic in Approach: Beyond technical skills, students explore design’s social, cultural, and commercial dimensions. With a focus on sustainability, graduates are equipped to design responsibly for global futures.
• Globally Connected: Teaching is led by internationally renowned designers and thinkers. Students benefit from staff networks, industry partnerships, and extracurricular collaborations with both local and global manufacturers.
• Career-Oriented: Internships and placements are integral to the programme, ensuring that graduates leave with not only academic knowledge but also professional experience and a clear personal design identity.

By combining academic depth with professional practice and global vision, the BEng Industrial Design at XJTLU equips graduates to become innovative designers ready to shape the future of industry and society.

Career opportunities:

You will be well-equipped to thrive across the ever-expanding landscape of design, which includes not only industrial and product design but also interaction, experience, and service design. You can join research and development teams in multinational enterprises, work as a design consultant or freelance professional, or carve your own path as an entrepreneur. 

The strong cross-cultural profile of our programme enhances your ability to adapt and succeed in international markets. In addition, you will build a solid foundation for postgraduate study, a path many of our graduates pursue around the world, or for professional roles that demand conceptual thinking, communication skills, and a keen appreciation for creativity, innovation, and user-driven insights.