Industrial Design Pre-College Program
Industrial Design Pre-College Program
Explore the possibilities of this exciting career in our in-person camp. Students will enjoy drawing and modeling to test design ideas, along with learning about local industrial design firms on their way to making their very own products.
Design To Innovate
Our focus is on bridging people and technology with a human touch. Our summer program introduces students to the processes of an industrial designer by combining aesthetic, functional, utilitarian, economic, sustainable, social, and cognitive considerations to bring products, experiences, and solutions to life.
Immerse yourself in the maker's world with our program, where you'll have access to fabrication shops, design studios, and various paths to innovation. Engage in real-world collaborations that enhance your learning. Come be a part of our community!
Industrial Design Summer Camp Schedule
Each day of camp will start with breakfast at about 8:00 am and by 9:00 am we will be in our studio. Every day will include a short (1 hour) daily design challenge and at least a little time (sometimes a lot) to work on our primary design project. Lunch and dinner will be served at noon and 6:00 pm respectively.
Monday:
Morning - Introductions and Ice Breaking
Design Process and Project Introduction Presentation
Afternoon – Phase One Research
A Visit to the Body Scan Lab
Tuesday:
Morning – Tour the Center for Inclusive Design and Innovation (CIDI)
Afternoon – Visit the Georgia Tech Library, meet with Industrial Design Librarian Catherine Mancini
Sketching Demonstration with Professor Kevin Shankwiler
Wednesday:
Morning – Mind mapping, Concept Generation
A Visit with Professor Lisa Marks
Afternoon – Presentation by Alumnus Rob Wilkey of Formation Design Group
Professor Sam Harris (retired) on Team Development
Thursday:
Morning – Visit Summer Semester ID studio
Afternoon – Low Fidelity Modeling Demonstration
Visit the Intelligent Product Development Lab (IPDL)
Friday:
Morning – Alumni Visit
Afternoon – Field Trip to Formation Design Group
Monday:
Morning – Alumni Visit
A Presentation by Professor Owen Foster
Afternoon – A Conversation with Professor Wayne Li about Entrepreneurship at Georgia Tech
Tuesday:
Morning- Q & A with ID Academic Advisor Troy Whyte
Virtual Reality & 3D Modeling Demonstration with Professor Tim Purdy
Afternoon – Portfolio Review
Wednesday:
Morning – Alumni Visit
Afternoon – Visual Communication / Graphic Design with Professor Courtney Garvin
Video Storytelling Presentation by Professor Steve Chininis
Thursday:
Morning – Design Presentation Skills
Afternoon – Alumni Visit
Friday:
Morning – 9:45 am Presentation of Projects to Parents & Other Guests
Afternoon – Noon to 1:30 pm Lunch with Parents, Guests, & Faculty
This schedule is subject to change largely based on faculty scheduling. Dinner activities will be more socially oriented, including meeting with current ID students, playing games, and watching design-oriented movies. Please note that the first and second camp schedules will vary somewhat based on the presenters’ schedules and the fact that the Juneteenth Holiday falls during the first camp session.
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