Industrial Design (Diplom – German Academic Degree)

Stacking chairs, construction machinery or digital systems – industrial designers work in a diverse range of fields. They develop, plan and design products, systems and services, as well as their interfaces, so that they meet the aesthetic, social, cultural and ergonomic requirements of users. In doing so, they share responsibility for sustainable and resource-efficient product development. At the renowned Faculty of Design, students can acquire the necessary skills in the Industrial Design programme, which leads to a diploma (FH).

Here, they develop their artistic talent and supplement it with conceptual, constructive and theoretical knowledge. They become familiar with analogue two- and three-dimensional representation techniques (such as drawing and 3D model making) and learn how to use CAD, rapid prototyping, visualisation and animation programmes. Techniques such as AR/VR/MR and motion tracking are learned and researched in the Human Factor Lab.

The programme is characterised by its diverse content and individual freedom. Based on a broad-based foundation, students are prepared for different fields of practice according to their own inclinations and abilities.

You can find more in-depth information about the degree programme on the website of the Faculty of Design.

Industrial designers are freelancers and work independently in their own office or as employees in company-owned design departments, in design offices, etc. for the following areas:

• interface design
• Capital goods (e.g. machines and robots)
• consumer goods
• communication products
• furniture
• Exhibitions

The programme is not subject to admission restrictions (NC). However, proof of artistic aptitude must be provided.

The following school qualifications are among the admission requirements:

• general higher education entrance qualification
• subject-specific higher education entrance qualification valid in Hesse
• technical college entrance qualification valid in Hesse
• Alternatively, the admission test may demonstrate ‘outstanding artistic talent’.

The programme includes an internship, which must be completed by the end of the third semester, and a practical semester. The programme begins in the winter semester.

The Faculty of Design strongly recommends that you obtain comprehensive study and career information before beginning your studies. Please contact the faculty directly for this information.

A detailed description of the admission requirements can be found in the Aptitude Test Statutes (German).