As the oldest NASAD accredited programs in the state of Alabama, the School of Industrial and Graphic Design (SIGD) has a dedicated group of full time faculty who mentor and shape students enrolled in their professional design programs. Industrial and Graphic Design were both founded in the School of Architecture and Applied Arts in 1945. Now, as signature programs within the College of Architecture, Design and Construction, creative problem solving and prototyping in studio experiences prepare students for professional practice upon graduation.
Programs
Graphic Design
The B.F.A in Graphic Design focuses on visual communication with an emphasis in typography, branding, UI/UX, publication, motion, illustration, packaging, app, and wayfinding design.
Industrial Design
The Bachelor of Industrial Design Program is known for product innovation, point of purchase design, marketing design, commercial environments and branding.
Master of Industrial Design
The Master of Industrial Design prepares students to shape a sustainable future by designing products and systems that consider human interaction, manufacturability, profitability, and environmental impact.
Industrial and Graphic Design Processes
The Minor in Industrial and Graphic Design Processes equips students from diverse disciplines to work more effectively to advance design innovation within an organization.
Work with corporate clients
Industry professionals collaborate with SIGD students in studio experiences that replicate the true relationship between a product design team and manufacturer.
I believe that this is a practical world...
We prototype our projects using laser cutters, CNC routers, plotters, metal and woodworking tools to realize the impact of our design.
Student Work
Senior Project Portfolios: Fall 2024
Fall 2024 Graphic Design Senior Portfolio Galleries
Senior Project Portfolios: Spring 2024
Spring 2024 Graphic Design Senior Portfolio Galleries
Nationally Ranked and Respected
Industrial Design and Architecture Programs in Top Ten
Graphic Design Program Ranked Among Top Design Schools
Latest
GDES Students Named 2025 GDUSA Students to Watch
Leading industry magazine Graphic Design USA (GDUSA) has named Robert Gleason and Caroline Webster of Auburn’s School of Industrial and Graphic Design (SIGD) as “2025 Students to Watch” in the magazine’s annual listing.
CADC Announces 2024–25 Seed Grant Awardees
The College of Architecture, Design and Construction (CADC) is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2024–25 CADC Seed Grant Awards, which provide funding to support faculty research, scholarship and creative work. Eighteen projects were selected, totaling more than $100,000.
SIGD Announces Second Annual Kaleidoscope: Auburn Design Show
Auburn’s School of Industrial and Graphic Design (SIGD) is pleased to announce the second annual Kaleidoscope: Auburn Design Show. An opening reception will be held on Monday, May 5, 2025, and the show will be available for viewing through Friday, May 9.
Preserving 60 years of ‘Bloody Sunday’ history
As the city of Selma, Alabama, commemorates the 60th anniversary of “Bloody Sunday,” one Auburn University faculty member is helping share the history of that fateful day through several projects.
Come Visit Wallace Hall
Gain an immediate appreciation for the vibrant creativity and innovation in our Industrial and Graphic Design studios.
Support Industrial and Graphic Design
Your gift ensures Auburn’s top-ranked Industrial Design and Graphic Design programs will have the resources needed to educate students to be productive professionals. Donations can be made to specific programs within SIGD.