Industrial Design (IDES)
School of Industrial Design
Faculty of Engineering and Design
IDES 1000 [0.5 credit]
Theory and History of Design
The theoretical and historical background of industrial design and design; disciplinary foundations and interdisciplinary connections; methodological aspects and economic and social contexts; contemporary scenarios in design; technological innovation and manufacturing processes.
Theory and History of Design
The theoretical and historical background of industrial design and design; disciplinary foundations and interdisciplinary connections; methodological aspects and economic and social contexts; contemporary scenarios in design; technological innovation and manufacturing processes.
IDES 1001 [0.5 credit]
Industrial Design Analysis
Principles of comparative product design analysis covering marketing and sales, manufacturing techniques and materials, ambiance and qualities of the object/context relationship, and design analysis from the perspective of the designer, the maker and the user.
Industrial Design Analysis
Principles of comparative product design analysis covering marketing and sales, manufacturing techniques and materials, ambiance and qualities of the object/context relationship, and design analysis from the perspective of the designer, the maker and the user.
IDES 1300 [0.5 credit]
Projects IA
An introduction to the skills and processes of industrial design including drawing and sketching as an aid to design, basics of line, shape, ideation, and visualization, product drawing, presentation techniques, basic model making, studio equipment and practices, introduction to the design process.
Projects IA
An introduction to the skills and processes of industrial design including drawing and sketching as an aid to design, basics of line, shape, ideation, and visualization, product drawing, presentation techniques, basic model making, studio equipment and practices, introduction to the design process.
IDES 1301 [0.5 credit]
Projects IB
Aspects of industrial design theory and practice, specifically those dealing with principles of product development, fundamentals of form and colour and case studies. Students will explore the design process with emphasis on creative problem-solving techniques and visual communication in design.
Projects IB
Aspects of industrial design theory and practice, specifically those dealing with principles of product development, fundamentals of form and colour and case studies. Students will explore the design process with emphasis on creative problem-solving techniques and visual communication in design.
IDES 2101 [0.5 credit]
Series and Mass Production Technology A
Transformation techniques applied to manufacturing materials. Part-design requirements and cost factors for manufacturing processes. Influences and role of assembly, finishing, production tooling, and costing.
Series and Mass Production Technology A
Transformation techniques applied to manufacturing materials. Part-design requirements and cost factors for manufacturing processes. Influences and role of assembly, finishing, production tooling, and costing.
Prerequisite(s): IDES 1001, IDES 1301.
Lecture and tutorials three hours a week, laboratory three hours a week.
Lecture and tutorials three hours a week, laboratory three hours a week.
IDES 2102 [0.5 credit]
Series and Mass Production Technology B
Continuation of IDES 2101. Transformation techniques applied to manufacturing materials. Part-design requirements and cost factors for manufacturing processes. The influences and role of assembly, finishing, production tooling, costing are addressed.
Series and Mass Production Technology B
Continuation of IDES 2101. Transformation techniques applied to manufacturing materials. Part-design requirements and cost factors for manufacturing processes. The influences and role of assembly, finishing, production tooling, costing are addressed.
Prerequisite(s): IDES 2101 or permission of the School of Industrial Design.
Lecture and tutorials three hours a week, laboratory three hours a week.
Lecture and tutorials three hours a week, laboratory three hours a week.
IDES 2105 [0.5 credit]
Computer Applications
Provides industrial design students with a working knowledge of design related 3D computer applications, as well as graphic manipulation and illustration software. Labs and projects are oriented towards building a foundation in software and group work skills for studio courses.
Computer Applications
Provides industrial design students with a working knowledge of design related 3D computer applications, as well as graphic manipulation and illustration software. Labs and projects are oriented towards building a foundation in software and group work skills for studio courses.
IDES 2205 [0.5 credit]
Sensory Aspects of Design
An exploration of multi-sensory qualities derived from and designed into products to optimize sensory experiences. Visual, tactile, auditory, and other related design elements and principles that contribute to the product multi-sensory characteristics while adding meaning and emotional value.
Sensory Aspects of Design
An exploration of multi-sensory qualities derived from and designed into products to optimize sensory experiences. Visual, tactile, auditory, and other related design elements and principles that contribute to the product multi-sensory characteristics while adding meaning and emotional value.
Precludes additional credit for IDES 2203 (no longer offered).
Prerequisite(s): IDES 1001 or permission of the School of Industrial Design.
Lectures and tutorials three hours a week.
Prerequisite(s): IDES 1001 or permission of the School of Industrial Design.
Lectures and tutorials three hours a week.
IDES 2300 [0.5 credit]
Projects IIA
Principles of drawing and sketching used in the design process. Project topics include: sketching as a tool for problem definition; idea exploration and form development; rendering techniques and the communication of design concepts; basic physical modeling techniques as a complement to sketching and drawing.
Projects IIA
Principles of drawing and sketching used in the design process. Project topics include: sketching as a tool for problem definition; idea exploration and form development; rendering techniques and the communication of design concepts; basic physical modeling techniques as a complement to sketching and drawing.
Prerequisite(s): IDES 1001 and IDES 1301, or permission of the School of Industrial Design.
Studio and lectures six hours a week.
Studio and lectures six hours a week.
IDES 2302 [0.5 credit]
Projects IIB
Introduction to the design principles associated with adapting products to an existing product semantic. Topics covered: principles of design, product semantics, design analysis, design synthesis, design evaluation, and modeling techniques. The design project(s) explore some or all of the design principles covered in the lectures.
Projects IIB
Introduction to the design principles associated with adapting products to an existing product semantic. Topics covered: principles of design, product semantics, design analysis, design synthesis, design evaluation, and modeling techniques. The design project(s) explore some or all of the design principles covered in the lectures.
Prerequisite(s): IDES 2300 or permission of the School of Industrial Design.
Studio and lectures six hours a week.
Studio and lectures six hours a week.
IDES 2600 [0.5 credit]
Ergonomics for Product Design
Physical, biomechanical, environmental and cognitive issues. Displays, controls, workstations, tools and software interfaces are examined from scientific and practical perspectives.
Ergonomics for Product Design
Physical, biomechanical, environmental and cognitive issues. Displays, controls, workstations, tools and software interfaces are examined from scientific and practical perspectives.
IDES 3104 [0.5 credit]
Exhibition Design
The field of exhibition design is explored through lectures and case studies. Students undertake a preliminary exercise in display and exhibition design prior to the development and implementation of an exhibition; this normally involves the design of the School of Industrial Design's Annual Graduation Exhibition.
Exhibition Design
The field of exhibition design is explored through lectures and case studies. Students undertake a preliminary exercise in display and exhibition design prior to the development and implementation of an exhibition; this normally involves the design of the School of Industrial Design's Annual Graduation Exhibition.
Prerequisite(s): IDES 2205 and IDES 2302 or permission of the School of Industrial Design.
Lectures and tutorials three hours a week.
Lectures and tutorials three hours a week.
IDES 3105 [0.5 credit]
Visual Communication and Package Design
A survey of visual communication and package design principles relevant to industrial designers. Product/brand definition and corporate identity through package design.
Visual Communication and Package Design
A survey of visual communication and package design principles relevant to industrial designers. Product/brand definition and corporate identity through package design.
Prerequisite(s): IDES 2205 and IDES 2302 or permission of the School of Industrial Design.
Lectures and tutorials three hours a week.
Lectures and tutorials three hours a week.
IDES 3106 [0.5 credit]
Advanced Computer Applications
Examination of complex product geometry utilizing 3D computer applications. Topics include spline, surface and solids construction, surface verification tools, and rendering tools and techniques. Workflow, robust design, reverse design techniques and 3D printing will be explored through exercises.
Advanced Computer Applications
Examination of complex product geometry utilizing 3D computer applications. Topics include spline, surface and solids construction, surface verification tools, and rendering tools and techniques. Workflow, robust design, reverse design techniques and 3D printing will be explored through exercises.
IDES 3107 [0.5 credit]
Design and Sustainability
Sustainability and the industrial designer’s role in creating more environmentally and socially responsible products. Imperatives and drivers for integrating sustainability into product design. Sustainable design strategies and tools, business case for sustainable design, and case studies.
Design and Sustainability
Sustainability and the industrial designer’s role in creating more environmentally and socially responsible products. Imperatives and drivers for integrating sustainability into product design. Sustainable design strategies and tools, business case for sustainable design, and case studies.
Prerequisite(s): IDES 1001 and IDES 2302 or permission of the School of Industrial Design.
Lectures and tutorials three hours a week.
Lectures and tutorials three hours a week.
IDES 3202 [0.5 credit]
Adv. Studies in Form and Colour
Students may continue the research and study encountered in IDES 2205, IDES 2300 and IDES 2302 by doing advanced research in the phenomena of form and/or colour and their communicative functions in products. Directed Study.
Adv. Studies in Form and Colour
Students may continue the research and study encountered in IDES 2205, IDES 2300 and IDES 2302 by doing advanced research in the phenomena of form and/or colour and their communicative functions in products. Directed Study.
Prerequisite(s): IDES 2205 and IDES 2302 or permission of the School of Industrial Design.
Lecture and tutorials three hours a week.
Lecture and tutorials three hours a week.
IDES 3300 [1.0 credit]
Projects IIIA
Introduction to the design principles associated with the evaluation and re-design of an existing product. Topics include: user/machine relationship, component packaging, and manufacturability. The design project(s) explore some or all of the design principles covered in the lectures.
Projects IIIA
Introduction to the design principles associated with the evaluation and re-design of an existing product. Topics include: user/machine relationship, component packaging, and manufacturability. The design project(s) explore some or all of the design principles covered in the lectures.
Prerequisite(s): IDES 2205 and IDES 2302 or permission of the School of Industrial Design.
Studio and lectures twelve hours a week.
Studio and lectures twelve hours a week.
IDES 3302 [0.5 credit]
Projects IIIB
This course is an introduction to the principles of innovation as found in industrial design. Topics to be covered include: invention, innovation, entrepreneurship, basic mechanisms. The design project(s) explore some or all of the design principles covered in the lectures.
Projects IIIB
This course is an introduction to the principles of innovation as found in industrial design. Topics to be covered include: invention, innovation, entrepreneurship, basic mechanisms. The design project(s) explore some or all of the design principles covered in the lectures.
Precludes additional credit for IDES 3301 (no longer offered).
Prerequisite(s): IDES 3300 or permission of the School of Industrial Design.
Studio and lectures six hours a week.
Prerequisite(s): IDES 3300 or permission of the School of Industrial Design.
Studio and lectures six hours a week.
IDES 3305 [0.5 credit]
Special Studies
Special Industrial Design Studies deal with specific projects, which may differ from year to year depending on the availability of specialists in a particular field or study opportunities as they present themselves.
Special Studies
Special Industrial Design Studies deal with specific projects, which may differ from year to year depending on the availability of specialists in a particular field or study opportunities as they present themselves.
Prerequisite(s): IDES 2302 or permission of the School of Industrial Design.
Lectures, tutorials, laboratory and studio three hours a week or equivalent.
Lectures, tutorials, laboratory and studio three hours a week or equivalent.
IDES 3306 [0.5 credit]
Special Studies
Special Industrial Design Studies deal with specific projects, which may differ from year to year depending on the availability of specialists in a particular field or study opportunities as they present themselves.
Special Studies
Special Industrial Design Studies deal with specific projects, which may differ from year to year depending on the availability of specialists in a particular field or study opportunities as they present themselves.
Prerequisite(s): IDES 2302 or permission of the School of Industrial Design.
Lectures, tutorials, laboratory and studio three hours a week or equivalent.
Lectures, tutorials, laboratory and studio three hours a week or equivalent.
IDES 3502 [0.5 credit]
Contextual Nature of Products
Cultural subjects which have an influence on contemporary industrial design. The perspective of the course is anthropological: the context and cultural relevance of industrial design.
Contextual Nature of Products
Cultural subjects which have an influence on contemporary industrial design. The perspective of the course is anthropological: the context and cultural relevance of industrial design.
IDES 3503 [0.5 credit]
Professional Practice
The organizational aspects of consultancies and client responsibilities within the framework of corporate management. Topics include: the form of contracts for consultancy, determination of fees, legal implications, patents and copyrights. Guest lecturers.
Professional Practice
The organizational aspects of consultancies and client responsibilities within the framework of corporate management. Topics include: the form of contracts for consultancy, determination of fees, legal implications, patents and copyrights. Guest lecturers.
Prerequisite(s): IDES 3300 or permission of the School of Industrial Design.
Lectures and discussion three hours a week.
Lectures and discussion three hours a week.
IDES 3601 [0.5 credit]
Industrial Design and the User
Design methodology and the value of scientific methods for data collection and decision-making. Techniques such as interviewing, focus groups, usability testing, brainstorming, and value analysis will be covered. Teamwork techniques and values are considered.
Industrial Design and the User
Design methodology and the value of scientific methods for data collection and decision-making. Techniques such as interviewing, focus groups, usability testing, brainstorming, and value analysis will be covered. Teamwork techniques and values are considered.
IDES 3999 [0.0 credit]
Co-operative Work Term
Co-operative Work Term
IDES 4001 [0.5 credit]
Industrial Design Seminar
Topics vary yearly and address key contemporary industrial design issues. There is a focus on writing, discussion, and debate. Students organize a seminar with design professionals and other community experts including student and professional presentations, interaction, and discussion.
Industrial Design Seminar
Topics vary yearly and address key contemporary industrial design issues. There is a focus on writing, discussion, and debate. Students organize a seminar with design professionals and other community experts including student and professional presentations, interaction, and discussion.
Prerequisite(s): IDES 3302 or permission of the School of Industrial Design.
Seminar three hours a week.
Seminar three hours a week.
IDES 4101 [0.5 credit]
Adv. Studies in Manufacturing
Directed study in the field of manufacturing, centred on such topics as: cost analysis, new materials and processes, computer aided manufacturing, numerically controlled machining, machining of moulds, etc.
Adv. Studies in Manufacturing
Directed study in the field of manufacturing, centred on such topics as: cost analysis, new materials and processes, computer aided manufacturing, numerically controlled machining, machining of moulds, etc.
IDES 4200 [0.5 credit]
Form Organization
Using form organization as a tool to design, the definition and prescription of monolithic solids by means of an abstract system; making and verifying materialized approximations of such solids.
Form Organization
Using form organization as a tool to design, the definition and prescription of monolithic solids by means of an abstract system; making and verifying materialized approximations of such solids.
Prerequisite(s): IDES 2300 and IDES 2302 or permission of the School of Industrial Design.
Lectures, tutorials and laboratory six hours a week.
Lectures, tutorials and laboratory six hours a week.
IDES 4301 [0.5 credit]
Minor Projects A
Enables students to demonstrate through a series of short projects their versatility in product design or in complementary design fields such as communication, graphic design or design experiments. Emphasis is on time management and the ability to work independently on assigned projects.
Minor Projects A
Enables students to demonstrate through a series of short projects their versatility in product design or in complementary design fields such as communication, graphic design or design experiments. Emphasis is on time management and the ability to work independently on assigned projects.
Prerequisite(s): IDES 3302 or permission of the School of Industrial Design.
Studio and lectures six hours a week.
Studio and lectures six hours a week.
IDES 4302 [0.5 credit]
Minor Projects B
The application of required skills and team work in a comprehensive design project. The subject matter deals with broad issues in design.
Minor Projects B
The application of required skills and team work in a comprehensive design project. The subject matter deals with broad issues in design.
Prerequisite(s): IDES 3302 or permission of the School of Industrial Design.
Studio and lectures six hours a week.
Studio and lectures six hours a week.
IDES 4305 [0.5 credit]
Special Studies
Like the third-year Special Industrial Design Studies, those of fourth year deal with specific projects, which may differ each year depending on the availability of specialists among the faculty of the School of Industrial Design or on particular opportunities as they present themselves.
Special Studies
Like the third-year Special Industrial Design Studies, those of fourth year deal with specific projects, which may differ each year depending on the availability of specialists among the faculty of the School of Industrial Design or on particular opportunities as they present themselves.
Prerequisite(s): IDES 3302 or permission of the School of Industrial Design.
Lectures, tutorials, laboratory and studio three hours a week or equivalent.
Lectures, tutorials, laboratory and studio three hours a week or equivalent.
IDES 4306 [0.5 credit]
Special Studies
Like the third-year Special Industrial Design Studies, those of fourth year deal with specific projects, which may differ each year depending on the availability of specialists among the faculty of the School of Industrial Design or on particular opportunities as they present themselves.
Special Studies
Like the third-year Special Industrial Design Studies, those of fourth year deal with specific projects, which may differ each year depending on the availability of specialists among the faculty of the School of Industrial Design or on particular opportunities as they present themselves.
Prerequisite(s): IDES 3302 or permission of the School of Industrial Design.
Lectures, tutorials, laboratory and studio three hours a week or equivalent.
Lectures, tutorials, laboratory and studio three hours a week or equivalent.
IDES 4310 [1.5 credit]
Major Project
Application of design principles in a comprehensive design project. Problem area chosen should be product oriented and of sufficient complexity. Normally undertaken in consultation with off-campus organizations and industry; supervised by faculty members.
Major Project
Application of design principles in a comprehensive design project. Problem area chosen should be product oriented and of sufficient complexity. Normally undertaken in consultation with off-campus organizations and industry; supervised by faculty members.
Precludes additional credit for IDES 4300 (no longer offered).
Prerequisite(s): IDES 3302 or permission of the School of Industrial Design.
Studio and lectures six hours a week in Fall and twelve hours a week in Winter.
Prerequisite(s): IDES 3302 or permission of the School of Industrial Design.
Studio and lectures six hours a week in Fall and twelve hours a week in Winter.
IDES 4400 [0.5 credit]
Internship Field Report
Work experience related to industrial design. Following the internship period (12 weeks minimum), a comprehensive report describing observations and insights must be submitted by the end of the fourth week of the fall term. Graded Sat or Uns.
Internship Field Report
Work experience related to industrial design. Following the internship period (12 weeks minimum), a comprehensive report describing observations and insights must be submitted by the end of the fourth week of the fall term. Graded Sat or Uns.
Prerequisite(s): IDES 3300 or permission of the School of Industrial Design.
Tutorial hours arranged.
Tutorial hours arranged.
Summer session: some of the courses listed in this Calendar are offered during the summer. Hours and scheduling for summer session courses will differ significantly from those reported in the fall/winter Calendar. To determine the scheduling and hours for summer session classes, consult the class schedule at central.carleton.ca
Not all courses listed are offered in a given year. For an up-to-date statement of course offerings for the current session and to determine the term of offering, consult the class schedule at central.carleton.ca