IDE is an academic community – and a large one at that. Made up of over 350 academic staff. Spread across some 30,000 square metres, seven labs and 17 Delft Design Labs. Embodied in 2,500 students. Brought to life in our Bachelor of Industrial Design Engineering made up of some 30 courses. Our three master’s programmes. Our 8,000 alumni. Not to forget the many millions of microorganisms thriving in our Biodesign Lab. We are one of the largest faculties in the field, worldwide.

With this size comes breadth, depth, and stature which helps IDE attract expert researchers who together cover virtually the full spectrum of the design discipline. Our in-house research activities range from the well-established (for example, ergonomics, aesthetics and consumer behaviour) to the avant-garde (for example, biodesign and machine learning-based prototyping) and many areas in between. This makes for a rich and resilient research and education environment, attracting top-talent from across the globe. It also puts us in a privileged position, with first-hand evidence of how the design discipline is developing as a whole. IDE has what it takes to capitalise on its size, legacy, and reputation and step up to take the international lead in design. This is broadly acknowledged by our peers, who consistently rank us at the very top internationally.