The Ohio State University

At The Ohio State University, design education focuses on shaping what comes next through creativity, collaboration, and careful problem-solving. Students can explore four areas of study: Experiential Media Design, Industrial Design, Interior Design, and Visual Communication Design. All lead to the Bachelor of Science in Design. Visual Communication Design was recently earned the #3 spot on CollegeRank’s list of top bachelor’s degrees.

Across all programs, students engage in hands-on projects that challenge them to think critically, design responsibly, and create solutions that exceed professional standards. Collaboration is at the heart of our approach, fostering connections across disciplines and preparing graduates to lead in a rapidly evolving design landscape.

For those seeking advanced study, the Department of Design offers two research-driven Master of Fine Arts (MFA) programs in Design Research and Development and Digital Animation and Interactive Media.

As part of one of the nation’s top 50 universities and the highest ranked public university in Ohio, Ohio State gives aspiring designers a place to learn, grow, and make an impact.

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The Ohio State University’s design undergraduate offerings fall into three major programs, each leading to the Bachelor of Science in Design (BSD) degree: Industrial Design, Interior Design, and Visual Communication Design. The Visual Communication Design program was recently ranked third among the 25 best bachelor’s degree programs by CollegeRank. Our undergraduate degree programs provide comprehensive, professional training in the design disciplines, while also emphasizing collaboration between each of the areas of study. Students develop projects that demonstrate their abilities to create solutions that meet or exceed professional expectations. The Department of Design also offers two complementary design-led and research-oriented areas of emphasis in Design Research and Development or Digital Animation and Interactive Media, both leading to the Master of Fine Arts (MFA) degree. Ohio State is the highest-ranked public university in Ohio and ranked in the top 50 of US universities.

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FEATURE Highlight

The Ohio State University’s design undergraduate offerings fall into three major programs, each leading to the Bachelor of Science in Design (BSD) degree: Industrial Design, Interior Design, and Visual Communication Design. The Visual Communication Design program was recently ranked third among the 25 best bachelor’s degree programs for 2022 by CollegeRank. Our undergraduate degree programs provide comprehensive, professional training in the design disciplines, while also emphasizing collaboration between each of the areas of study. Students develop projects that demonstrate their abilities to create solutions that meet or exceed professional expectations. The Department of Design also offers two complementary design-led and research-oriented areas of emphasis in Design Research and Development or Digital Animation and Interactive Media, both leading to the Master of Fine Arts (MFA) degree. Ohio State is the highest-ranked public university in Ohio and ranked in the top 50 of US universities.

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The Ohio State University’s design undergraduate offerings fall into three major programs, each leading to the Bachelor of Science in Design (BSD) degree: Industrial Design, Interior Design, and Visual Communication Design. The Visual Communication Design program was recently ranked third among the 25 best bachelor’s degree programs for 2022 by CollegeRank. Our undergraduate degree programs provide comprehensive, professional training in the design disciplines, while also emphasizing collaboration between each of the areas of study. Students develop projects that demonstrate their abilities to create solutions that meet or exceed professional expectations. The Department of Design also offers two complementary design-led and research-oriented areas of emphasis in Design Research and Development or Digital Animation and Interactive Media, both leading to the Master of Fine Arts (MFA) degree. Ohio State is the highest-ranked public university in Ohio and ranked in the top 50 of US universities.

Contact: design.osu.edu