Explore Careers in Industrial Design
Study human physical and cognitive interaction with artifacts and services in order to discover user experience insights and then create innovative solutions to design problems.
I am interested in:
Industrial design; product design; human centered design; furniture design; toy design; transportation design; soft goods design (apparel, shoes, bags, etc.); exhibit design; entertainment design; user experience design; medical product design; service design
What skills will I learn?
Ideation sketching; form giving; empathetic user study; market research; product material selection; production methods; computer-aided design (modeling, rendering, animation, testing); human factors in design; user-centered research methods; rapid prototyping (including 3D printing)
What degrees will I earn?
Common Career Paths for Industrial Design Majors
Industrial designer; product designer; human centered designer; furniture designer; toy designer; transportation designer; apparel designer; shoe designer; exhibit designer; entertainment designer; user experience designer
Product Designer – Responsible for the design and development process of products through aspects such as ideation, research, prototyping, collaboration, testing, presentation, and oversight.
Material Designer – Evaluate materials and develop machinery and processes to manufacture materials for use in products that must meet specialized design and performance specifications.
Furniture Designer – Design furniture and related products for industrial, commercial and domestic clients balancing innovation, aesthetic appeal and functionality.
Design Strategist – Uses design thinking, business strategy, and user research to create solutions that meet an organization’s goals
Exhibit Designer – Responsible for the conceptualization, design, and execution of exhibitions and displays for museums, galleries, fairs, and other venues
Transportation Designer – Create transportation systems and vehicles that are functional, innovative, and aesthetically appealing.