The School of Industrial Design at Academy of Art University in San Francisco gives students the tools to transform ideas into real-world products across furniture, product, toy, and transportation design. With guidance from industry professionals, the program emphasizes design thinking, sketching, computer drafting, model making, and portfolio development—all within a collaborative studio environment in the heart of downtown SF.
Students benefit from hands-on spaces, real-world project simulations, and partnerships with leading companies like Audi, Alfa Romeo, and NASA. They also have access to unique resources such as the university’s Automobile Museum, which houses a world-class vintage car collection. The program prepares graduates to enter the design field with both creative vision and practical skills, ready to make an impact.
