Overview

Industrial Design from Izmir Institute of Technology integrates design theory and practice in education and research axes, embracing originality and creativity through research, publications, and inventions that create impact.

Key facts

•  Formulating high technology and scientific infrastructure in design education within the dimensions of culture, society, and economy, in collaboration with external stakeholders and interdisciplinary interactions.
• Integrating theory and practice in design education, emphasizing design thinking, focusing on problem-solving processes, embracing diversity, student-centered, process-oriented, and construction-based.
•  Focusing on design processes with research and development-based, intellectually robust, and thought-focused design strategies for correct problem-solving; focusing on innovation and invention that creates impact in society.
•  Becoming a respected institution in design education, production, and research that stands out with themes such as technology, sustainability, inclusivity, human-centeredness, and user experiences.
•  Educating productive designers, researchers, and academics who are problem-solving oriented, capable of using creative design methods and tools, utilizing high technology for the benefit of society and humanity, and who are ethical and responsible.