By Liz, a student in the College of Architecture & Urban Studies
Major: industrial design
As an Industrial Design major, I love being a part of the College of Architecture and Urban Studies (CAUS). In this world, creation is what it's all about—rather than memorize facts, we get to draw, model, and dream on a daily basis. Every project, whether in Architecture, Urban Planning, Industrial Design, or any other CAUS major, begins with a spark of an idea. Through sketches, diagrams, scale models, and 3D computer renderings, we create several initial versions and finally, the finished project that captures the imagination and pushes boundaries.
This creativity wouldn't be possible without the studio environment. In large, open rooms, every student's desk is set up as a personal space to design that still allows plenty of collaboration and discussion with neighbors. I love that my classmates and I don't need to compete, but we'd rather help each other design the best products possible. Pushing each other, we're all becoming stronger designers—and we end up good friends in the process. Though professors' critiques are, of course, extremely important, the support of my classmates is what really motivates me to design. This creative society of student and faculty collaboration is integral to Industrial Design and CAUS as a whole, and I'm thrilled to be a part of it.
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