Industrial Design Summer Academy at Jefferson East Falls

Jefferson’s Industrial Design Summer Academy is an immersive two-day experience that guides high school students interested in industrial design through the design process, from understanding product needs, through concept development, to fabrication. Participants will collaborate with our experienced faculty to work on a real-world problem.

The Academy is held in the well-equipped Industrial Design studios on the East Falls campus, providing students with access to industry-standard spaces, shops, and prototyping equipment, with easy car access for drop-off and pick-up. Each day features project discussions, critiques, presentations by industry professionals and skills labs. The academy concludes with a reception open to family and friends, where the projects will be showcased.

• Open to high school students grades 10-12. We encourage anyone excited about engineering, art, or design to apply.

• Monday, July 8 – Tuesday, July 9th, 2024 (9:00am – 4:00pm Daily)

• Enrollment in this 2-day workshop is $300. A $50 non-refundable deposit will reserve your space in this workshop.
• All necessary supplies will be provided.

• Lunch will be provided each day. Students are encouraged to bring a reusable water bottle, any personal snacks or a brown-bagged lunch if they do not wish to partake in the provided lunch.

• Experience a learning environment that combines practical application, technical proficiency, critical thinking and industry exposure for a holistic learning experience.
• Gain an understanding of diverse career paths in industrial and product design.
• Develop the ability to improve ideas through prototyping.
• Acquire hands-on experience with industry-standard equipment and processes.
• Develop critique skills that enable designers to provide and receive valuable, constructive and professional feedback.
• Create portfolio-ready work that showcases acquired skills and accomplishments during the academy.

Kanbar College of Design, Engineering & Commerce

Host or Publisher Thomas Jefferson University Industrial Design