Industrial Designer
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Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Professional Occupations in Legal, Business, Cultural and Artistic Fields
- Middle : Designers
- Minor : Other Designers
Summary
A creative profession that comprehensively designs product shapes, functions, materials, and manufacturing methods to achieve both beauty and practicality.
Description
Industrial designers are specialists in product design for consumer goods and industrial products. They design product shapes and structures using sketches and 3D modeling, considering functionality, usability, and aesthetics. Based on data from market research and user research, they develop concepts, create and evaluate prototypes, collaborate with manufacturing and cost management departments to finalize mass-production specifications. Knowledge of sustainability and material development is required, and collaboration with diverse teams is essential.
Future Outlook
With the spread of IoT and smart products, and advances in new material development, demand for product design emphasizing user experience will increase. Expertise in sustainability and environmentally friendly design will be increasingly required.
Personality Traits
Curious and inquisitive / Excellent aesthetic sense / Good team player / Strong problem-finding ability
Work Style
Corporate Design Team / Design Agency / Freelance / In-house Design Department / Remote
Career Path
Assistant Designer → Junior Designer → Senior Designer → Design Manager → Creative Director
Required Skills
3D CAD / Prototyping / Rendering Software / Sketching / User Research
Recommended Skills
3D Printing / Communication Skills (English) / Material Processing Knowledge / Programming
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because the shape and dimensional accuracy of details directly affect quality. |
| Creativity & Ideation | Because creative idea generation and design concept development are required. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Mainly desk work, so heavy labor is minimal. |
Related Qualifications
- 3D CAD Utilization Technician Exam
- CAD Utilization Technician Exam
- Color Certification Level 2
Aliases
- Industrial Designer
- Product Designer
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- Graphic Designer
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