Kyushu Institute of Design

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Kyushu Institute of Design was a pioneering national university in Japan, renowned for its unique integration of art and engineering to foster innovative design. It was best known for its comprehensive approach to design education, encompassing fields like Industrial Design, Environmental Design, Visual Arts, and Information Design. While primarily Japanese-taught, it attracted international students interested in its specialized curriculum, offering opportunities for research and collaboration within its unique academic environment. The institute provided a distinctive experience for those seeking to delve deep into design as both a scientific and artistic discipline, often through research-focused programs. Its legacy continues within Kyushu University's School of Design, which maintains a strong international focus.

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Kyushu Institute of Design (九州芸術工科大学; Kyūshū Geijutsu Kōka Daigaku, KID) in Fukuoka, Japan, was one of Japan's national universities founded in April 1968. The university combined the disciplines of Architecture, Industrial Design, Visual Communication Design, Acoustic Design and Art and Information Design. In October, 2003, Kyushu Institute of Design became Kyushu University's Graduate School of Design. Until 2005, however, all KID graduates have been issued diplomas from Kyushu Institute of Design.

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