Industrial design is an applied art whereby
the aesthetics and usability of mass-produced products may be improved
for marketability and production.
The role of an Industrial Designer is to create and execute design
solutions towards problems of form, usability, user ergonomics,
engineering, marketing, brand development and sales.
Industrial designers are
professionals who create and develop concepts and specifications that
optimize the function, value and appearance of products for the mutual
benefit of both user and manufacturer. They are trained to prepare
clear and concise recommendations through drawings, models and
descriptions.
Industrial designers collaborate
with other members of a development team, typically management,
marketing, engineering and manufacturing.
The industrial designer's
contribution places emphasis on those aspects of the product or system
that relate most directly to human characteristics, needs and
interests. This contribution requires specialized understanding of
visual, tactile, safety and convenience criteria, with concern for the
user. Education and experience in anticipating psychological,
physiological and sociological factors that influence and are perceived
by the user are essential industrial design resources.
Industrial designers also are
knowledgeable in the technical processes and requirements for
manufacturing, marketing, distribution and sales. They work to ensure
that design recommendations use materials and technology effectively,
and comply with all legal and regulatory requirements.
Their expertise is used to
assist in developing industrial standards, regulatory guidelines and
quality control procedures to improve manufacturing operations and
products.
To sum up industrial designers
are a very important and needed part of the invention to market process.
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