School of Industrial Design
(Faculty of Engineering and Design)
Industrial Design (IDES) Courses
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 end-user and the environment.
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 end-user and the environment.
Includes: Experiential Learning Activity
Also listed as ARCH 2101.
Prerequisite(s): IDES 1000 or ARCH 2006.
Lectures three hours a week.
Also listed as ARCH 2101.
Prerequisite(s): IDES 1000 or ARCH 2006.
Lectures three hours a week.
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.
Includes: Experiential Learning Activity
Prerequisite(s): IDES 1000 (may be taken concurrently).
Studio and lectures six hours a week.
Prerequisite(s): IDES 1000 (may be taken concurrently).
Studio and lectures six hours a week.
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.
Includes: Experiential Learning Activity
Prerequisite(s): IDES 1300.
Studio and lectures six hours a week.
Prerequisite(s): IDES 1300.
Studio and lectures six hours a week.
IDES 2101 [0.5 credit]
Design for Manufacturing 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.
Design for Manufacturing 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.
Includes: Experiential Learning Activity
Prerequisite(s): IDES 1001, IDES 1301.
Lecture and tutorials three hours a week, laboratory three hours a week.
Prerequisite(s): IDES 1001, IDES 1301.
Lecture and tutorials three hours a week, laboratory three hours a week.
IDES 2102 [0.5 credit]
Design for Manufacturing 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.
Design for Manufacturing 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.
Includes: Experiential Learning Activity
Prerequisite(s): IDES 2101 or permission of the School of Industrial Design.
Lecture and tutorials three hours a week, laboratory three hours a week.
Prerequisite(s): IDES 2101 or permission of the School of Industrial Design.
Lecture and tutorials three hours a week, laboratory three hours a week.
IDES 2104 [0.5 credit]
Computer Applications A
Provides industrial design students with working knowledge of design related 2D computer applications, such as graphic manipulation, illustration software, and 2D Computer-Aided Design (CAD). Labs and projects are oriented towards building a foundation in software and group work skills for studio courses.
Computer Applications A
Provides industrial design students with working knowledge of design related 2D computer applications, such as graphic manipulation, illustration software, and 2D Computer-Aided Design (CAD). Labs and projects are oriented towards building a foundation in software and group work skills for studio courses.
Includes: Experiential Learning Activity
Prerequisite(s): IDES 1301.
Lecture and tutorials three hours a week.
Prerequisite(s): IDES 1301.
Lecture and tutorials three hours a week.
IDES 2105 [0.5 credit]
Computer Applications B
Provides industrial design students with working knowledge of design related 3D computer applications, such as surface and solids modelling CAD software. Labs and projects are oriented towards building a foundation in software and group work skills for studio courses.
Computer Applications B
Provides industrial design students with working knowledge of design related 3D computer applications, such as surface and solids modelling CAD software. Labs and projects are oriented towards building a foundation in software and group work skills for studio courses.
Includes: Experiential Learning Activity
Prerequisite(s): IDES 1301.
Lecture and tutorials three hours a week.
Prerequisite(s): IDES 1301.
Lecture and tutorials three hours a week.
IDES 2205 [0.5 credit]
Sensory Aspects of Design for User Experience
An exploration of multi-sensory qualities derived from and designed into products to optimize product-interaction experiences. Visual, tactile, auditory, and other related sensory aspects of design and design principles that contribute to the product multi-sensory characteristics while adding meaning and emotional value.
Sensory Aspects of Design for User Experience
An exploration of multi-sensory qualities derived from and designed into products to optimize product-interaction experiences. Visual, tactile, auditory, and other related sensory aspects of design and design principles that contribute to the product multi-sensory characteristics while adding meaning and emotional value.
Includes: Experiential Learning Activity
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.
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.
IDES 2300 [0.5 credit]
Projects IIA
Principles of design sketching used in the industrial design process. Topics include: sketching as a tool for problem definition; idea exploration and form development; rendering techniques and the communication of design concepts; basic physical prototyping and modeling-making techniques.
Projects IIA
Principles of design sketching used in the industrial design process. Topics include: sketching as a tool for problem definition; idea exploration and form development; rendering techniques and the communication of design concepts; basic physical prototyping and modeling-making techniques.
Includes: Experiential Learning Activity
Prerequisite(s): IDES 1001 and IDES 1301, or permission of the School of Industrial Design.
Studio and lectures six hours a week.
Prerequisite(s): IDES 1001 and IDES 1301, or permission of the School of Industrial Design.
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.
Includes: Experiential Learning Activity
Prerequisite(s): IDES 2300 or permission of the School of Industrial Design.
Studio and lectures six hours a week.
Prerequisite(s): IDES 2300 or permission of the School of Industrial Design.
Studio and lectures six hours a week.
IDES 2600 [0.5 credit]
Human Factors/Ergonomics in Design
Foundation course in human factors/ergonomics providing an overview of physical and cognitive considerations in product design and related design fields. Anthropometrics, biomechanical considerations, cognition, social interaction, and emotional interaction are introduced in relation to supporting user experience, health and safety, performance and productivity.
Human Factors/Ergonomics in Design
Foundation course in human factors/ergonomics providing an overview of physical and cognitive considerations in product design and related design fields. Anthropometrics, biomechanical considerations, cognition, social interaction, and emotional interaction are introduced in relation to supporting user experience, health and safety, performance and productivity.
Includes: Experiential Learning Activity
Prerequisite(s): PSYC 1001 and PSYC 1002, or PSYC 1000.
Lectures and discussion three hours a week.
Prerequisite(s): PSYC 1001 and PSYC 1002, or PSYC 1000.
Lectures and discussion three hours a week.
IDES 3104 [0.5 credit]
Exhibition Design
Exhibition design is explored through lectures, case studies, field trips and guest lectures. Students participate in exercises and apply design skills to a variety of exhibition design realms. Introduces students to the potential of the built environment for exploring a range of diverse exhibit applications.
Exhibition Design
Exhibition design is explored through lectures, case studies, field trips and guest lectures. Students participate in exercises and apply design skills to a variety of exhibition design realms. Introduces students to the potential of the built environment for exploring a range of diverse exhibit applications.
Includes: Experiential Learning Activity
Prerequisite(s): IDES 1301 or permission of the School of Industrial Design.
Lectures and tutorials three hours a week.
Prerequisite(s): IDES 1301 or permission of the School of Industrial Design.
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.
Includes: Experiential Learning Activity
Prerequisite(s): IDES 1301 or permission of the School of Industrial Design.
Lectures and tutorials three hours a week.
Prerequisite(s): IDES 1301 or permission of the School of Industrial Design.
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.
Includes: Experiential Learning Activity
Prerequisite(s): IDES 2105.
Lecture and tutorials three hours a week.
Prerequisite(s): IDES 2105.
Lecture and tutorials three hours a week.
IDES 3107 [0.5 credit]
Design and Sustainability
Explores the industrial designer's role in creating more environmentally and socially responsible products. Addresses imperatives and drivers for integrating sustainability into products. Includes: sustainable design strategies, strategies and tools, sustainable design business case, circular economy model for designed products, and case studies.
Design and Sustainability
Explores the industrial designer's role in creating more environmentally and socially responsible products. Addresses imperatives and drivers for integrating sustainability into products. Includes: sustainable design strategies, strategies and tools, sustainable design business case, circular economy model for designed products, and case studies.
Includes: Experiential Learning Activity
Prerequisite(s): IDES 1301 or permission of the School of Industrial Design.
Lectures and tutorials three hours a week.
Prerequisite(s): IDES 1301 or permission of the School of Industrial Design.
Lectures and tutorials three hours a week.
IDES 3202 [0.5 credit]
Advanced 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.
Advanced 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.
Includes: Experiential Learning Activity
Prerequisite(s): IDES 2302 or permission of the School of Industrial Design.
Lecture and tutorials three hours a week.
Prerequisite(s): IDES 2302 or permission of the School of Industrial Design.
Lecture and tutorials three hours a week.
IDES 3302 [0.5 credit]
Projects IIIB
Introduction to the principles of innovation as found in industrial design. Invention, innovation, entrepreneurship, basic mechanisms. The design project(s) explore some or all of the design principles covered in the lectures.
Projects IIIB
Introduction to the principles of innovation as found in industrial design. Invention, innovation, entrepreneurship, basic mechanisms. The design project(s) explore some or all of the design principles covered in the lectures.
Includes: Experiential Learning Activity
Precludes additional credit for IDES 3301 (no longer offered).
Prerequisite(s): IDES 3300 or IDES 3310 or permission of the School of Industrial Design.
Studio and lectures six hours a week.
Precludes additional credit for IDES 3301 (no longer offered).
Prerequisite(s): IDES 3300 or IDES 3310 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 3310 [0.5 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.
Includes: Experiential Learning Activity
Precludes additional credit for IDES 3300 (no longer offered).
Prerequisite(s): IDES 2302 or permission of the School of Industrial Design.
Studio and lectures twelve hours a week.
Precludes additional credit for IDES 3300 (no longer offered).
Prerequisite(s): IDES 2302 or permission of the School of Industrial Design.
Studio and lectures twelve hours a week.
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 3601 [0.5 credit]
Research for Design
Basic design research techniques to foster design exploration. Methods focus on understanding context and user experience to produce meaningful, actionable insights and design opportunities. Processes include qualitative and quantitative research, as well as creative and evaluative research with people. Teamwork and collaboration are explored.
Research for Design
Basic design research techniques to foster design exploration. Methods focus on understanding context and user experience to produce meaningful, actionable insights and design opportunities. Processes include qualitative and quantitative research, as well as creative and evaluative research with people. Teamwork and collaboration are explored.
Includes: Experiential Learning Activity
Prerequisite(s): IDES 2600.
Lectures or laboratory three hours a week.
Prerequisite(s): IDES 2600.
Lectures or laboratory three hours a week.
IDES 3999 [0.0 credit]
Co-operative Work Term
Co-operative Work Term
Includes: Experiential Learning Activity
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 4002 [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.
Precludes additional credit for IDES 3503 (no longer offered).
Prerequisite(s): IDES 3300 or IDES 3310 or permission of the School of Industrial Design.
Lectures and discussion three hours a week.
Prerequisite(s): IDES 3300 or IDES 3310 or permission of the School of Industrial Design.
Lectures and discussion three hours a week.
IDES 4101 [0.5 credit]
Adv. Studies in Manufacturing
Advanced manufacturing concepts and workflows are examined through a series of workshops and minor projects utilizing state-of-the-art equipment.
Adv. Studies in Manufacturing
Advanced manufacturing concepts and workflows are examined through a series of workshops and minor projects utilizing state-of-the-art equipment.
Includes: Experiential Learning Activity
Prerequisite(s): IDES 2101 and IDES 2102.
Lectures or laboratory three hours a week.
Prerequisite(s): IDES 2101 and IDES 2102.
Lectures or laboratory three hours a week.
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.
Includes: Experiential Learning Activity
Prerequisite(s): IDES 2300 and IDES 2302 or permission of the School of Industrial Design.
Lectures, tutorials and laboratory six hours a week.
Prerequisite(s): IDES 2300 and IDES 2302 or permission of the School of Industrial Design.
Lectures, tutorials and laboratory six hours a week.
IDES 4301 [0.5 credit]
Minor Projects
Advanced skills-based course that enhances student experience in novel, experimental processes and techniques in design. Workshop-style activities and short projects focus on increasing skill competence and versatility in a variety of fields. Emphasis on time management and the ability to work independently.
Minor Projects
Advanced skills-based course that enhances student experience in novel, experimental processes and techniques in design. Workshop-style activities and short projects focus on increasing skill competence and versatility in a variety of fields. Emphasis on time management and the ability to work independently.
Includes: Experiential Learning Activity
Prerequisite(s): IDES 3302 or permission of the School of Industrial Design.
Studio and lectures six hours a week.
Prerequisite(s): IDES 3302 or permission of the School of Industrial Design.
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]
Capstone Project
Application of design principles in a comprehensive design project. Problem area should be product-oriented and of sufficient complexity. Normally undertaken in consultation with off-campus organizations and/or industry. Supervised by faculty and/or sessional members.
Capstone Project
Application of design principles in a comprehensive design project. Problem area should be product-oriented and of sufficient complexity. Normally undertaken in consultation with off-campus organizations and/or industry. Supervised by faculty and/or sessional members.
Includes: Experiential Learning Activity
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.
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.
IDES 4400 [0.5 credit]
Internship Field Report
Work experience related to industrial design. Following the internship period, normally 12 weeks, a comprehensive report describing observations and insights will be submitted. Graded Sat or Uns.
Internship Field Report
Work experience related to industrial design. Following the internship period, normally 12 weeks, a comprehensive report describing observations and insights will be submitted. Graded Sat or Uns.
Includes: Experiential Learning Activity
Prerequisite(s): IDES 3300 or IDES 3310 or permission of the School of Industrial Design.
Tutorial hours arranged.
Prerequisite(s): IDES 3300 or IDES 3310 or permission of the School of Industrial Design.
Tutorial hours arranged.
Note: 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.
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