Human-Centered Design and Architecture
Design for people—build spaces, products and technologies that matter.
Your Future in Design Starts at Carleton
Explore how design shapes everyday life, from sustainable buildings to innovative products. Graduates pursue careers as architects, designers or user-experience specialists.
Feature Programs
Architectural Conservation and Sustainability Engineering
Learn how to blend heritage conservation with cutting-edge sustainable design: retrofit historic buildings, model energy use and engineer high-performance, green building systems.
Architectural Studies
Cultivate your skills in design thinking, visual representation, and spatial systems. Architectural Studies program prepares you for roles in urban design, heritage conservation and community-focused architecture.
Industrial Design
Develop expertise in product systems, human-centred design and material innovation. Industrial Design readies you for roles in product development, ergonomic design, sustainable solutions and design leadership.
Interactive Multimedia and Design
Become a multimedia creator. Combine art, technology and storytelling to design games, apps and animations—preparing for careers in UX, VFX and digital media.
“I chose to study Industrial Design at Carleton because of how unique, intimate and amazing the program is. Industrial Design takes my enjoyment of problem solving and incorporates my passion for art and design.”
– Megan Johnson, Industrial Design student, minor in Business Entrepreneurship
Events and More Information
Discover opportunities to explore our campus, envision student-life and learn more about your degree at Carleton.
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Nov 15
Engineering and Design Showcase
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9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
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Minto Centre for Advanced Studies in Engineering, Carleton University
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Nov 20
Women in STEM Career and Networking Fair
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6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
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270-274 Teraanga Commons, Carleton University
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