Introduction: Department of Industrial Design

• Main Author: Hummels, CCM Caroline
• Format: Book Part
• Language: English
• Published: Eindhoven University of Technology 2008
• Subjects: Attu
• Online Access: http://repository.tue.nl/656043

Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e) intends to be a research-driven, design-oriented university of technology at an international level with the primary objective of pro viding young people with an academic education within the ‘engineering science & technology’ domain. It aims to advance the development of technological innovations, leading to the growth of welfare and well-being, both within its own region (technology & innovation hotspot Eindhoven) and beyond. In 2001, TU/e started the Department of Industrial Design. It is a rapidly growing department with almost 500 students, both Bachelor and Master, and around 80 staff members. There are more than a thousand industrial design courses around the world. Industrial Design atTU/e distinguishes itself through its focus on the design of intelligent systems, products and related services, through its unique education model and through is distinctive design process.