The Department of Design and Industry is an inclusive learning environment that promotes creativity and scholarship, and mirrors the wide range of cultural, artistic and scholarly interests in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Welcome to the Department of Design and Industry
Feature Stories
Graphic Design position: Academic Technology, San Francisco State University
This position assists in preparing visual presentations by designing art, graphics and copy layouts for a variety of media
Hearth Homes Inclusive Design Scholarship
Purpose is to assist, encourage & attract promising SF State students to the field of inclusive (universal) design.
In the News
- 3-D Printers Give Students' Designs Life
- Alum William Kutana Designs Costumes and Clothing
- Alum Charles Hall Invented Waterbed as Part of SF State Project
Study with Us
Bachelor of Science in Visual Communication Design
The 58-unit Bachelor of Science in Visual Communication Design encompasses and integrates graphic design and digital media topics.
Bachelor of Science in Industrial Design
The 59-unit Bachelor of Science in Industrial Design addresses the creation of industrial goods and services and concentrates on process, people and product.
Master of Arts in Industrial Arts
The 30-unit Master of Arts in Industrial Arts prepares students for personal achievement and career success.
Get Involved
Academic Advising
Stay on track to graduation. Meet with a faculty adviser at least once a semester.
Design Center for Global Needs
DCGN promotes and fosters community, national and international curricular and research activities.
Study Abroad
Study abroad for a year or semester while earning resident credit towards your major, minor or general education requirements.
Industrial Design Outreach (iDo)
iDo was founded in 2003 as a direct response to the lack of design course offerings in public high school curriculum in San Francisco.
Student Groups and Professional Societies
Network and build connections with peers, industry professionals and local design communities and organizations.
Furniture Institute of Technology and Sustainability
FITS creates valuable industry experience and opportunities for students and faculty while providing research and design services to industry partners.
Nathan Shapira Design Archive
The design archive collection contains over 2,000 contemporary and collectible design books and reference materials.
Contact Us
People
Profiles, office hours and contact information.
Academic Office
Hours of operation, directions and parking.