Technological design courses provide students with a variety of learning experiences that focus on the practical application of the principles of engineering, architecture, and design. These activity-based courses emphasize problem solving to meet design challenges in a wide range of areas, which may include apparel and textile design, architectural design, interior design, mechanical and industrial design, and robotics and control systems. Students learn to apply knowledge of research, historical trends, design, materials, fabrication methods, and testing criteria to develop innovative and environmentally sustainable products, processes, and/or services. The technologies and processes used to create design solutions may include both traditional and computer-based drafting methods, scale models, working prototypes, animations and simulations, displays, portfolios, and presentations.​

We offer a unique Fashion-focused emphasis course in Technological Design where students learn how to use the design process to create original garments, develop skills in pattern-drafting and sewing, as well as fashion illustration and technical design using industry-standard tools and techniques. Students explore the fashion industry and related careers as well as the global impact of fashion from a business as well as an environmental perspective. Students also develop skills in fashion communication and learn about marketing as it relates to the apparel industry. Students have various experiential learning opportunities such as visiting design exhibitions, attending fashion shows and participating in workshops. Notre Dame is proud to host a year-end fashion show produced by students to showcase the work of the fashion students.