Communicating a 3D form can be complex. It’s essential that clients have a clear visual of a product design or concept and industrial designers provide this. They consider and work with the engineering aspects of a product to make it functional and beautiful at the same time.
With the rapid growth of digital and electronic products and systems, some industrial designers specialise in user interface design (UI) and user experience design (UX). Specialist UI/UX designers play an important role in product development.
What does an industrial designer do?
With in-depth knowledge of how to design in 3D, industrial designers have expertise in all aspects of what’s required to create a product for a client. This ranges from the materials and surface treatments required; to the layout of digital interfaces; geometries of components; ergonomics and mechanics.
Why is industrial design important?
Industrial design is about making people feel good about the products they interact with and use every day. Industrial designers consider the way people use products, and design to improve that experience. Most 3D products you interact with every day, have probably been designed by an industrial designer.
Industrial designers are talented visualisers and communicate ideas clearly in 3D for clients. This comes in many forms – from 3D sketches, concept renderings and animations; to physical 3D mockups, models and prototypes. Sometimes industrial designers use VR to interact with and communicate 3D ideas, digital concepts and prototypes. This helps clients and future users of products to understand what a product will look and ‘feel’ like.
Communicating a 3D form can be complex. It’s essential that clients have a clear visual of a product design or concept and industrial designers provide this. They consider and work with the engineering aspects of a product to make it functional and beautiful at the same time.
With the rapid growth of digital and electronic products and systems, some industrial designers specialise in user interface design (UI) and user experience design (UX). Specialist UI/UX designers play an important role in product development.
How do industrial designers help clients?
Industrial designers are expert problem solvers. They often work with clients to not only solve product problems, but to clearly identify what the real problem might be. Once a problem is clearly identified, the product design and development process is clear and focused.
An investigative breakdown of working out exactly what a client requires and mapping this out, is crucial in product development – saving time and money. Industrial designers work collaboratively with clients and the target users of their products. This is a powerful and valuable asset for any project. Combining experience and sharing ideas creates the best outcomes for clients.
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authors
Robin Zwama
Senior Industrial Designer
Pinakesh De
Senior Industrial Designer
Christian Tucker
Industrial Design Manager
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