Department of Design and Industry


General Department Guides

Frequently Asked Questions Find answers to frequently asked questions about the department.	Advising Resources Learn more about the advising process in DAI and find PDF contract forms.	Interactive Facilities Map Find classrooms, laboratories and learn about the department floorplan.



MAIA Graduate Program Resources

Graduate Study at DAI Interested in Graduate Study in Design? Visit the Graduate Site to learn more about the MAIA program and the application process.	Creative Work Project Guide Learn more about expectations for the Creative Work Project and/or Thesis as well as guidelines for planning your proposal and forming your committee.



Resources at SFSU

College of Creative Arts DAI is one of six departments in the College of Creative Arts at SFSU. Visit the College website to learn more about what other departments in the College offer for your enrichment.	DOIT Software Workshops The SFSU Department of Information Technology (DOIT) conducts free workshops throughout the semester on commonly used software packages.	Library Resources The J. Paul Leonard Library at SFSU has several art, design and engineering specific databases and resources available to SFSU students that you should know about.

SFSU Bookstore The SFSU Bookstore is an excellent resource for more than just your textbooks: find academic pricing for computer hardware and software as well as materials and supplies.	SFSU Calendar(s) SFSU maintains several calendars online for your use which outline academic schedules, pertinent deadlines and unique events taking place on the SFSU Campus.	University Forms Online There are a wide variety of university level forms to be found on the SFSU website that can be downloaded to your computer for convienience.



Beyond SFSU

Bay Area Design Community Have a day off? Why not fill it by exploring some of the unique design related resources that the Bay Area has to offer; its great way to learn something new and meet people.	Bay Area Design Supplies Need to find just the right vellum, get a book bound or perhaps your looking for microcontrollers and actuators? The Bay Area has many resources to help.	Publications Want to begin reading industry trade journals or design focused magazines? Take a look at some starting points recommended by faculty and students.



Reading Lists

Design: Process & Practice Guide to standard books on general design processes and practices.	Design & Technology History Know the past. Learn more about the history of design and technology.	Electronics Books on electronics theory and practice as well as physical computing.

New Media / Digital Media Books on digital media / new media practice, theory and emergent trends.	Printing Industry Find books related to the printing and publishing industries.	Product Design & Development Books about product design and development.

Sustainability Learn more about sustainability and environmentally responsible design.	Visual Communication Learn more about Graphic Design, Typography, Color and Info Design.


	email dai@sfsu.edu or call the department office at (415) 338-2211 San Francisco State University – College of Creative Arts – Department of Design and Industry Fine Arts Building, Room 121 – 1600 Holloway Avenue – San Francisco, California 94132

Last modified June 26, 2008