Industrial Design Program

The industrial design program at University of Kansas prepares students for careers in product, toy, and furniture design, as well as numerous design opportunities in the automotive industry. The program focuses on using artistic techniques to effectively communicate ideas and information to business and consumer audience using the creation of forms, shapes, and packaging for manufactured products. Program courses include: plastic and digital media, prototype construction, design development and refinement, principles of cost saving, and product structure and performance. Get more details below including other Kansas colleges that offer industrial design program.

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University of Kansas

7401 Metcalf, Overland Park, KS

University of Kansas (KU) is a public research and teaching college with one main campus and multiple satellite campuses.  KU offers high-tech laboratories, interactive classrooms, and several performance venues and athletic arenas.  The university's illustrious alumni include the inventor of basketball, Pulitzer Prize winners, astronauts, governors, artists, and a Nobel Prize winner.

Often referred to as "the castle on the hill," KU's scenic main campus of red-roofed buildings and forested hills is located at the top Mount Oread in Lawrence, Kansas.  The KU has strong academic programs, and offers more than 190 undergraduate majors, numerous master's level degrees and more than 12 graduate and professional doctoral degree programs.

History

KU was founded in 1866 as The Kansas State University.  The university's first major building was completed in 1872. Old Fraser Hall, designed by renowned architect John G. Haskell, came to symbolize KU.  This structure was, however, later torn down due to structural problems. 

In 1873, 23-year-old Flora Richardson became the university's first female graduate.  She was also class valedictorian that year.

Academics

The University of Kansas academic calendar follows the semester system, with fall and spring semesters, and a summer term.

Colleges and Schools

• School of Allied Health
• School of Architecture, Design and Planning
• School of Arts
• School of Business
• School of Education
• School of Engineering
• School of Journalism and Mass Communications
• School of Law
• School of Medicine
• School of Music
• School of Nursing
• School of Pharmacy
• School of Social Welfare
• College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

Student Life

There are 642 student groups, clubs, and organizations currently registered at KU, including intramural sports leagues and local chapters of fraternities and sororities. There is plenty to get involved in at KU. The Student Involvement and Leadership Center has more information about groups, events, and service and leadership opportunities for students.

Athletics

The Kansas "Jayhawks" athletic teams compete in 16 intercollegiate sports, including:

Men's Sports:

• Baseball
• Basketball
• Cross Country
• Football
• Golf
• Track and Field

Women's Sports:

• Basketball
• Cross Country
• Golf
• Rowing
• Soccer
• Softball
• Swimming and Diving
• Tennis
• Track and Field
• Volleyball

Satellite Campuses

In addition to its beautiful Lawrence Campus, the University of Kansas has several satellite campuses that include:

• The University of Kansas Medical Center (Kansas City, Kansas)
• The University of Kansas School of Medicine - Wichita (Wichita, Kansas)
• The University of Kansas, Edwards Campus (Overland Park, Kansas)
• Life Span Institute at Parsons (Parsons, Kansas)
• The University of Kansas Public Management Center (Topeka, Kansas)
• Juniper Gardens Children's Project (Kansas City, Kansas)
• Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center (Hutchinson, Kansas)
• School of Medicine - Salina (Salina, Kansas)

Community Life

Students at KU and the local community can enjoy many renowned performing arts venues that offer music, dance and theatre.  KU is also home to an excellent archives collection, as well as the many art, plant and animal specimen collections that are open to the public.

Students Enrolled in the Industrial Design Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. University of Kansas has offered the following program levels for students:

• Master's Degree
• Doctorate Degree

Students by Academic Level (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary

Description

Teach courses in drama, music, and the arts including fine and applied art, such as painting and sculpture, or design and crafts. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Commercial and Industrial Designers

Description

Develop and design manufactured products, such as cars, home appliances, and children's toys. Combine artistic talent with research on product use, marketing, and materials to create the most functional and appealing product design.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, commercial and industrial designers employment is expected to grow at a rate of 2.0% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Kansas City, MO-KS
  • Total Employment: 250
  • Average Hourly Rate: $28.79
  • Average Annual Salary: $59890

Graphic Designers

Description

Design or create graphics to meet specific commercial or promotional needs, such as packaging, displays, or logos. May use a variety of mediums to achieve artistic or decorative effects.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, graphic designers employment is expected to grow at a rate of 1.4% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Kansas City, MO-KS
  • Total Employment: 1
  • Average Hourly Rate: $24.96
  • Average Annual Salary: $51910

Designers, All Other

Description

All designers not listed separately.

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).