Design Schools Listing

We often get emails from young people asking how they can achieve their dream of becoming a car designer. Once we’ve determined where they’re located, the answer can usually be summed up in a few sentences:

If you’re interested in becoming a car designer, you’ll need a well-rounded education. You can start by studying industrial design and then crossing over to a more focused Vehicle Design program. You’ll need discipline and creativity and to develop the skill. Sketch constantly, work on your proportions and style and delve into creating highly conceptual ideas. You’ll also need to be a good communicator – someone who is able to communicate their ideas visually. You’ll ultimately need to sell your design to upper management in order to win programs.

This response isn’t meant to discourage – only prepare you for the road ahead. You’ll need to be aware of the highly-competitive nature of the industry and the fact that more and more schools are pushing out a greater number of designers. This leads to over saturation of supply for which there is no demand. Only those who stand out will succeed.

Here’s a list of design schools for those seeking to enter the profession of Industrial and Transportation Design. Good luck!

NORTH AMERICA
Academy of Art University San Francisco, CA
Art Center College of Design Pasadena, CA
Cleveland Institute of Art Cleveland, OH
College for Creative Studies Detroit, MI
Humber College Toronto, Canada
Lawrence Technological University Southfield, MI
Portland Institute Portland, OR
Pratt Institute New York, NY
Savannah College of Art and Design Atlanta, GA
University of Cincinnati – School of Design Cincinnati, OH