Industrial Design is a field that combines engineering and design principles to produce items that are both aesthetically pleasing and flawlessly functional. Industrial designers are skilled at problem-solving and have an excellent eye for beauty and detail.

Courses in Industrial Design use a hands-on methodology where a majority of learning takes place when students complete the many assignments and projects given to them by teachers. A significant portion of the curriculum will include engineering basics and 3D printing. In a nutshell, students will learn how to design and execute high-quality items while incorporating their unique style and originality and classes also cover topics on electronics, digital media, and the selection of materials as well as the design process.

Industrial Design is known to be one of the industries with the highest levels of competition. It includes not just original concepts and methods but also an emotional impact that will bind customers to the brand. It has expanded its horizons by working from a variety of viewpoints, including those of strategists, engineers, user interface designers, user experience designers, project managers, branding experts, graphic designers, customers, and manufacturers which has helped them gain a deeper understanding of each issue and create the best possible solutions.

Study levels:

Interested students can opt for a course in Industrial Design which is offered by colleges and universities in India and abroad at the undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral level via degrees, certificates and diplomas. These include:

• Bachelor of Arts in Product Design
• Bachelor of Industrial Design
• Bachelor in Industrial Product Design
• Bachelor of Fine Arts in Industrial Design
• Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Industrial Design
• Bachelor of Science in Industrial Technology - Concentration in Drafting Design
• Bachelor of Science in Industrial Design
• Bachelor of Design in Industrial Design
• Bachelor in Furniture and Wood Technology
• Bachelor in Industrial Innovation Design
• Master of Science in Instructional Design and Technology
• Master of Science in Industrial Design Engineering
• Master of Science in Sustainable Urban Design
• Master of Science in Industrial Design
• Master of Science in Design & Engineering
• Master of Design Innovation
• Master in Industrial System Analytics
• Master of Fine Arts in Industrial Design
• Master's Programme in Industrial Design Engineering
• Master of Arts in Industrial Product Design
• Postgraduate Diploma / Certificate in Industrial Design
• Doctor of Philosophy in Industrial Design

Specialisations:

Industrial Design is a field that requires a certain level of expertise across a broad spectrum as students will be given more opportunities to focus on their interests, choosing one or more topics to focus on. The possible specializations will vary depending on the institution and common options include:

• Fashion Design
• Apparel Design
• Graphic Design
• Textile Design
• Game Design
• Web Design
• Jewellery Design
• UI/UX Design
• Visual Merchandising
• Lifestyle Accessory Design

Employability:

The field of Industrial Design is highly competitive and has a global reach which leads graduates to have a variety of job opportunities with many of them focusing on being designers. Graduates can work in the software industry, the automotive industry, the design of consumer products, the design of exhibits, the field of special effects, the marketing division, or the logistics and supply chains, for example.

Possible job titles include:

• Acoustic Transducer Engineer
• Assistant Mechanical Designer
• Automotive Designer
• Chip Designer
• Class-A Surface Industrial Designer
• Content Designer
• Custom Fabrication Sketch Designer
• Digital Designer
• Entrepreneur
• Eyewear Designer
• Freelance Designer
• Furniture Designer
• Graphic Designer
• Human Factors Engineer
• Industrial Design Researcher
• Industrial Designer
• In-house Designer
• Interior Designer
• Mechanical Design Engineer
• Mechanical Drafter
• Mechanical Engineer/Designer
• Metal Seal Designer
• Mobile Product Designer
• Package Designer
• Product Designer
• Product Development Manager
• Project Designer
• Senior Designer
• Senior Industrial Designer
• Senior Product Designer
• Senior Staff Product Designer
• Senior User Experience Designer
• Senior UX Designer
• Sheetmetal Design Engineer
• Strategic Designer
• Surfacer
• Technical Designer
• Toy Designer
• TV/Movie/Theatre Set Designer
• UI/UX Designer
• Uni graphics UG NX Product Designer
• User Experience Designer
• UX Interaction Designer