California College of the Arts’ BFA in Industrial Design empowers students with a human-centered and sustainability-driven approach to product creation. Grounded in principles like sensory experience, circular economy, and social equity, the program blends theory and practice—encouraging designers to shape emotionally resonant, ethically minded innovations. Located at the heart of the Bay Area’s dynamic design hub, CCA offers access to a vibrant network of tech startups, design firms, and global brands.
The program’s creative spaces are equally impressive. Students sketch, model, prototype, and iterate using cutting-edge tools—like 3D printing, CNC, robotics, and digital fabrication—within state-of-the-art labs and collaborative studios. Industry-integrated learning is a hallmark, with project partnerships and CoLAB studios that connect students with companies like Google, Adobe, Intel, and Audi.
