BA Design, Industrial Design
Design the products of the future: Your role is to design consumer and capital goods, which are then produced industrially in large quantities. Form and function are only one aspect of your work – the cultural and social needs of the users, production conditions and sustainability also need to be considered.
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Course commencement
Autumn semester
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Deadline for applications
27 January 2025
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Standard period of study
6 semesters
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Coursework
150 / 180 credits
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Teaching language
German
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Tuition fee per semester CH / non CH
CHF 720 / CHF 1220
Programme
Major-Minor Programme Model
At ZHdK, students choose a Major. In addition to this core subject, they can choose one or two Minors to deepen or expand their major skills and knowledge across various disciplines. This wide choice of courses is unique in Europe and enables students to develop and sharpen their individual profile.
Possible minors for this major
Degree programmes beginning before the autumn semester of 2023 (BA) or before the autumn semester of 2024 (MA)
Before the autumn semester of 2023, there were eight bachelor's degree programmes and before the autumn semester of 2024, there were eleven master's degree programmes with numerous specializations to choose from. Interdisciplinary options were available in Z-modules and open courses from other subject areas.
→ Degree programmes beginning before the autumn semester of 2023 (BA) or before the autumn semester of 2024 (MA)
Alumni
People
Subject area
Industrial designers have an important social responsibility that goes far beyond questions of style or personal preferences.
Hence, industrial design bases its teaching and research on the three main areas of social relevance, technology and ecology. Further information on this can be found on the professional community website.