The information and program qualifications related to the Industrial Design Bachelor of Science Program, under the Department of Industrial Design of the Faculty of Architecture, are summarized below.
Information About The Program
Industrial design is a creative activity that shapes the human-product relationship and its visual, physical, cognitive, and functional interface while interpreting the opportunities and constraints of technology on the basis of products or product systems. It is also a strategic competitive factor and an intellectual activity that contributes to the material culture of our society.
At ITU, industrial design is understood in the context of new product development. New product design and development is an interdisciplinary activity that satisfies the requirements of the industry regarding the users' needs. Industrial design plays a major role in this activity. The main functions of industrial design in new product design and development can be summarized as; configuring the product concept and specifications at the beginning of the process, visualizing the product concept, and sharing it with other shareholders of the process, and finally coordinating the teamwork, which is crucial for the successful development of new products.
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Program Profile
The ITU Industrial Design Undergraduate Program aims to train designers capable of developing user-centered, sustainable, and innovative product and service systems. Fundamental design principles; knowledge of materials and manufacturing; design processes; and theoretical foundations in user experience and ergonomics are presented in an integrated way through studio-based practice and prototyping activities. Students learn to analyze contemporary needs from local to global scales, collaborate with diverse stakeholders, and use technology (digital modeling, rapid prototyping, interactive systems, etc.) in creative ways.
The program fosters designers who prioritize ethical and social responsibility, reflect sustainability principles in their design decisions, possess strong research and problem-solving skills, communicate effectively, and can play an active role in multidisciplinary environments. Through industry partnerships, workshops, and elective courses, students engage with professional practice early on; and the graduation projects offer a comprehensive experience that brings together theory, methodology, and application.
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Program Learning Environments
Studio courses at the core of the program provide a working culture in which students structure comprehensive design processes step by step—from idea generation to prototype development. The studio experience is supported by hands-on activities such as material experimentation, model and mock-up making, digital modeling, ergonomics testing, and user observations. Theoretical courses complement this practical production by offering knowledge in design history, theory, and methodology, fostering an interdisciplinary perspective.
Students actively benefit from the university’s production and prototyping facilities, digital laboratory environments, and extensive library resources. In addition, industry collaborations, guest experts, and joint projects carried out with other faculties offer students early exposure to professional design practices.
ITU’s international exchange programs, broad campus ecosystem, and research-oriented studio culture support undergraduate students in engaging with both local and global design contexts. In this way, students experience a comprehensive learning journey, discovering design through both research-driven and hands-on making practices.
YKS Quotas, Student Success Ranking, Minimum and Maximum Scores for the Last Five Years
Industrial Design Bachelor of Science Program (%100 English)
| Year | Point Type | Qoata | Min Point | Max Point
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| 2020 | SAY | 60 | 451,60563 | 481,27643 |
| 2021 | SAY | 60 | 390,40696 | 458,04976 |
| 2022 | SAY | 60 | 463,51345 | 499,82101 |
| 2023 | SAY | 50 | 466,90285 | 513,38519 |
| 2024 | SAY | 50 | 443,27708 | 494,89758 |
| 2025 | SAY | 50 | 453,63751 | 486,15553 |
| Year | Lowest Success Ranking | Heighest Success Ranking | Average Success Ranking |
| 2020 | 53169 | 28812 | 46925 |
| 2021 | 51553 | 9040 | 43834 |
| 2022 | 45062 | 17648 | 38664 |
| 2023 | 43171 | 11005 | 35979 |
| 2024 | 43561 | 12508 | 34320 |
| 2025 | 42836 | 18417 | 36574 |
Industrial Design Bachelor of Science Program (%100 English) Graph of Minimum and Maximum Scores by Year
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Program Educational Objectives
1. To offer undergraduate and graduate level education by cultivating competent, creative, entrepreneur and leader industrial designers who can utilize their knowledge and skills and generate innovative product concepts and specifications for the common good of all the stakeholders involved in production, marketing and use by considering the ethical and environmental issues.
2. To undertake interdisciplinary design research to generate new knowledge and methods in design, and share them with the stakeholders by considering the needs of the country and international developments.
3. To develop an active promotion and information strategy for the relevant segments of the society and to work in this direction in order to ensure that industrial design is used effectively in the development of the country and in enhancing the quality of life.
Measurement and Evaluation
Student success is evaluated in consideration of Articles 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, and 25 of the Istanbul Technical University Undergraduate Education and Training Regulation.
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Internship
This program 60 days contains mandatory intership.
Graduation Requirements
The Awarded Degree and Title
Degree : Bachelor of Science Title : -
Program Employment Opportunities
Graduates of the program can work in fields related to design in many different sectors. In the national and international private sector, they can take part in various levels and roles in the design, project design, detailing, implementation, evaluation and supervision of product and service systems of all types and sizes.
Number of Graduates
Industrial Design Bachelor of Science Program (%100 English) Graduate Statistics (Last Five Years)
| Year | Number of Graduates |
| 2024 | 4 |
| 2025 | 35 |
Program Outcomes
P.O.1 Observation, problem identification and decomposition knowledge and skills
P.O.2 Skills in research, information gathering and analysis methods in every stage of the design process
P.O.3 Knowledge and skills in systematic application of creative problem solving methods
P.O.4 Skills of conceiving design concepts for innovative product and services
P.O.5 Skills of creating and developing sufficient number of alternative design concepts in a given time period
P.O.6 Knowledge and skills for employing manual and computer-aided visualization of design concepts
P.O.7 Knowledge and skills for 3D and 4D models, and prototyping
P.O.8 Knowledge and skills in verbal and written communication of ideas and concepts
P.O.9 Research skills for deep understanding of users and their related processes
P.O.10 Knowledge and skills for understanding physical, psychological, ergonomics, cultural and social needs of users
P.O.11 Skills for creating and developing meaningful product forms
P.O.12 Knowledge and skills in evaluating, choosing and using materials
P.O.13 Knowledge in modern manufacturing methods
P.O.14 Knowledge and skills in evaluating and using information technologies
P.O.15 Knowledge and skills for developing creative design solutions on the basis new technology
P.O.16 Knowledge and skills in understanding and assessing company strategies and culture
P.O.17 Planning and managerial skills for industrial design projects
P.O.18 Multidisciplinary teamwork skills
P.O.19 Knowledge and skills in understanding market dynamics and trends
P.O.20 Entrepreneurial and leadership skills in design
P.O.21 Knowledge and skills for developing analytical approaches to natural and artificial environment
P.O.22 Knowledge about the social, cultural economic and environmental context of industrial design
P.O.23 Skills for observing, capturing and evaluating the changing life styles, and their reflections
P.O.24 Apprehensive skills for visual aesthetic values
P.O.25 Developing attitudes for listening, inquiring, understanding, being open for critique and self-development and renewal
P.O.26 Skills for self-learning
P.O.27 Skills for transforming local cultural values into design inputs
P.O.28 Knowledge about professional ethics in industrial design
P.O.29 Knowledge about the historical development of industrial design in Turkey and the world
P.O.30 Knowledge about the legal rights and responsibilities of industrial designers
P.O.31 Effective use of professional design terminology
P.O.32 Knowledge about the role of industrial design for the social and economic development of Turkey
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