Abstract

The development of Industrial Design Educational Programme in Nigeria is hinged on the history of Fine and Applied Arts Programme; it is a course carved out of Fine and Applied arts. The concept embraces the creation of functional designs that are also aesthetically satisfying. It deals with the making of prototype design for the industry for subsequent large scale production. This concept has determined the development of curriculum that could make the objectives of the Programme achievable. However, the objectives could not be absolutely realized without the participatory efforts of other stake holders in the field of Industrial Design. The government, practicing professionals, as well as consumers of Industrial design products are key factors in shaping Industrial design educational Programme. This paper therefore examines the emerged Industrial Design concept vis-à-vis the curriculum in Nigerian tertiary institutions with a view to suggesting ways to reposition the Programme to meet the global challenges in the field of Industrial Design.