Basically I'm looking to set up a small two-person business in the near future, and we'll be selling domestic pottery such as plates, bowls, spoons etc. These will mostly be clay products, but industrially made (on a small scale) and therefore priced reasonably.
Now I've always been interested in industrial / product design, but couldn't pursue learning it at an academic level due to some constraints, and have since regretted that. This project gives me the opportunity to pick up a few skills. So while I can't get on the level of designing a coffee maker or anything complicated, ideally I want to be capable of designing a simple plate or a bowl, start to finish, and sending the file to the manufacturer.
Is this doable? If so, what are the resources (paid is fine, but preferably free) that I should get started with? Which software would you recommend for my purpose? My experience with design software until now has been limited to Photoshop, InDesign, and Illustrator use for small tasks around the office, if that is relevant. Many thanks!
Hi everyone! I’m sure you’ve seen this kind of post before, but I want some opinions from people (aka you) actually in the ID field to see if you can help me out. Brace yourselves, this is a long post.
Just a little background, I’m a first year student college student (don’t want to share what university) working towards a BSD (Bachelors of Science in Design) as a prospective ID major. I’m currently in my university’s Design Foundations program, which mixes students from Industrial, Interior, and Visual Comm. Design (total around 100 students) in a series of design fundamentals and visual principles courses. In the Spring, students submit a portfolio application to their desired program, where only 16-18 students get accepted (about 50%) into the three disciplines.
Currently, I’m extremely confused on whether Industrial Design is right for me. I love my Intro to Design class where we talk about human factors, ergonomics, and everything that has to do with user-centered design. I also enjoy our design fundamentals class where we have learned about elements and principles of design through 2D and 3D projects. However, I really dislike the sketching course. I’ve always been a doodle-er, but never one who was good at sketching and drawing, and it really never interest me. In the class, it’s literally learning how to draw (shading, showing linear perspective, abstraction, etc.) and I’m not doing well in it. My artwork is probably the worst in the class (not exaggerating) and even though I try really hard, it still doesn’t meet the standard.
This has me extremely confused on whether I should continue to pursue ID because I love the idea of design, prototyping and finding creative solutions to things, but I just don’t have the ability to sketch within me and truthfully, it makes me hate design. I know with practice I could become better, but as hard as I’ve tried (and like to think I’ve improved), I don’t produce the work my professors want to see. I don’t think I can handle another semester of sketching and making artwork that isn’t good enough and I truthfully don’t believe my portfolio will be good enough to get me into the competitive program. On the flip side, I also don’t want to make the wrong choice. Should I stick it out and see what happens (and at least get a Design minor if I don’t get into the program) or should I find a new major to pursue?
Any thoughts and input helps! I’m really just looking for advice as I try to figure out what path I’m
... keep reading on reddit ➡I learned UX design with the idea that I'll use it to expand my expertise into industrial design (I wasn't aware it had a name at the time).
I love tinkering, prototyping, reverse engineering, and learning of new tech (software or hardware). UX design allows me to do that, but only from a software point-of-view.
I know web dev really well, I'm fluent in Javascript, ok with Ruby, and very much a beginner in C++. While I like programming as a hobby, I would hate to be a developer.
I've got some basics in electrical engineering, and very much enjoy building physical prototypes.
That said, most of my experience on client projects in UX design has been IxD (Interaction Design), so building wireframes and testing with users, I absolutely love that, but I yearn to do so with physical products.
I've started looking for some schools to learn Industrial Design, I've read schools don't really matter as it's on the individual whether you get good work out of it. So I'm looking at Texas or Utah for the job climate.
Hello everyone. I am an inventor and I have a relatively simple, new, innovative electronic consumer good in the health and wellness category that I am looking to design and bring to market. I have a background in business, but this is my first time going through the design process for a physical good and I have some questions.
I have had meetings with about 10 designers and I've found two people who seem like they might be a good fit to design my product, that said, each have pros/cons about being able to complete the product 100%. Since this is my first time trying to bring a product to market, I was wondering any of you might have tips or suggestions on what I should ask / be aware of / be cautious of / etc.... regarding the design process, manufacturing, and production. After finalizing the design and manufacturing costs, I plan to bring this product to Kickstarter and see if I can get it to take off. I have confidence that there is a market for this good -- but the product must be designed with an aesthetically pleasing exterior and work well. The product needs to work well, fulfill the need, and feel / look high quality. Think hard HQ plastic or plated plastic + rubberized grips, flexible plastics, retracting / folding arms, relatively simple electronics, and have parts made for use on the body.
I am looking for someone to design / CAD / and prepare for manufacturing. Also - it would be helpful to ensure that my product won’t violate any other patents prior to bringing to market, so someone who can research (or at least be mindful of) patents prior to production would be helpful. I am willing to spend real money on this project but I of course want to be cautious about being wasteful, especially before proving the concept can actually sell on Kickstarter. I have received quotes for $10-15K for the design and prototyping but I don't seem to be getting very many specifics regarding the cost.
The actual design isn’t complete yet (since I want to be mindful of manufacturing and design costs for complexity) but I know how I want the final product to look and be experienced.
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How do people typically bill? Is it by a full project? By the hour? How much detail is typically provided to me before we start a project? What should I require?
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What should I expect from an industrial designer? Should I expect for them to use their own electrical designer? What about using their recommended manufacturers to build the product?
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So, two nights ago I stayed up until 5:30 in the morning drawing assignments for the class I had in a few hours. I was miserable. I wasn’t proud of my progress, I loathed that I had to do it. After realizing I wouldn’t have the drawings done by 9am, I walked back to my dorm and slept through the class. I had heard that “Design school is hard” but regularly staying up until 3-4 in the morning to get work done is just miserable. These projects are partially done (the expectation is having them all done or nothing) and my professor moves a class too quickly, just enough for me to be eternally behind. It feels like my school saying “it’s hard” is an excuse to abuse their students. I’m already not very mentally stable so, an expectation of not being given enough time and expected to stay up late is not something I’m going to adhere to. I still want to do Industrial Design but this process I’m not going to go through with. Because one of these nights I will harm myself.
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M18 I’ve been single my whole life. I haven’t even been close. People say I’m an attractive guy. In high school I was really insecure about being single. I told myself it would get better. At this school, I’m not into the girls. Like, next to none. It’s legitimately off putting. I know if I moved schools it would be better. Drunk blonde girls aren’t for me and it’s hard to find others who aren’t.
Some possible options:
A. Drop out, buy a car, move far away and try to get a job in design
B. Transfer schools despite my grades not being great and the possibility of encountering old problems
C. Change Majors but, be in the industrial design studio for personal projects regularly and build up a portfolio
D. Continue doing Industrial Design with the risk of self-harm
So, any help/advice is appreciated.
What sort of skills does an ID need? Did you get an BFA or MFA, or did you get a special degree in Industrial Design? Where would the best place to get an industrial design degree be? Is your ability to get a job more centered on having a degree, or having a good portfolio? Is there high Demand for more Industrial Designers in the world?
Sorry I've got a lot of questions, I found out about industrial design through the internet, and there wasn't exactly a wealth of information on that site, and then when I asked my school counselor, She had never heard of it. Thanks Redditors!
Hi All,
I have a degree in industrial design and have been working as a design engineer, cad modeler, industrial designer, etc for several years. The thing is, my field is all over the place, jobs are intense but also hard to find and theres no template. Its a rare job and every company expects different things. Im starting to hit the upper end of my salary range.
Coding and programming are interesting to me, and i see them as the digital version to what i already do, designing, creating and implementing things. I took an arduino class in college but would basically be starting from 0 with learning. My question for you all is just a basic, what are the different coding career paths. Idk where to start from looking at web dev, machine learning, mobile app dev. Like i feel totally lost, sure i could start learning these skills, but what they hell would i be doing with them. I cant figure out what a data scientists does all day.
So, ideally i could leverage my current career by adding complementary skills, so Im thinking UX/UI design might be a good start. But i also really want to make more money and have future job options if I want to move. It would be great if leveraging my current physical experience could help me keep at least my current salary when switching fields. So ideally starting 70k.
Can you all help me at least define some career paths? What I love about my job now is finding novel ways to solve problems, finding solutions within given parameters, being creative. Thhats what I think I would like doing with coding. Creating things, programs, robots, lol whatever. Please just give me some paths to explore. Im lost in the woods and just need someone to give me a map of the different trails
Hello there! I'm a Spanish guy studying a Bachelor in Mech.E (1st year of 4) and I'm starting to think that I might haven't made the right decision. When I started to think about studying Mech.E I had not a single clue about what to study so I took a look in Mech.E and IDE to see what I was going to do, and I saw IDE more like an arts-related career. Don't take me wrong here please. I just saw that comparing with the actual Mech.E programme I saw a general lack of Physics and Calculus and all that stuff (and that's what really got me into Engineering). So I decided to join Mech.E and here I am.
Recently I just discovered what's technical drawing and 3D modelling about, and so far...I just love it. I picked Solidworks tutorials and I start modelling entirely by myself proper pieces which I got from my own teacher. Here're some examples of what I've done: http://s869.photobucket.com/user/MrMikeWheel/library/
Now after seeing some reddit posts and some portfolios I want to start sketching my own models into paper, but I've never good at drawing so that might be a challenge.
The fact is that I do love Mech.E course I mean I didn't learn anything related with Mech.E yet really, but I'm pretty happy with it but the things that I really enjoy are those which I learn by myself, for instance modelling. I'm actually thinking about finishing that first year at Mech.E and change to IDE, but that means that I'll lose a year(as I'll need to start from the beginning again).
I'm trying to get as much knowledge as I can about design related in order to work with something related with the design and analysis of pieces of machinery. So I don't know really if I'm good with Mech.E (having the technical Calculus and Physics foundation) but lacking the creativity and sketching abilities or should I change to IDE? What would you do guys?
Thank you so much guys.
So I studied Industrial Design Engineering (so not completely product design) in my bachelors, and now pursuing a master degree in Transportation Engineering (so more Civil Engineering direction). I was wondering are there any people who had the same path or similar, and whether those people could report about there job or profession. That would really help me to see find out what I could do with my background. since i am not sure whether a Master in Transportation Engineer makes me a full fledged transportation engineer.
Really looking forward to you answers!
Because most of the colleges I’m applying to don’t have a specific industrial design major, I’m thinking about majoring in Mechanical Engineering and minoring in graphic design or something else design related. Does this qualify me adequately? Would I be better off taking Electrical Engineering or making graphic design my major?
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Question says it all. 27K rank in Mains. No quotas. A lower branch from a top NIT... Worth it or not ? I've heard it's comparatively easier...so should be easier to learn coding,etc on the side. I know core placements are bleak everywhere in non circuital branches, so why not join a good institute eh ? Would of course try to work hard in the first year to increase my chances of sliding up incase of a vacancy in say electrical, etc...but I I know that the chances of that near non existent.
I was trying to explain what ID is to a mate of mine and I dawned on me that if I stood in my kitchen, and looked at all my appliances, they had all been individually designed. Like literally every product has to be designed to some extent, then I get my mates telling me that all I’m studying this year is how to colour in and make cardboard models...
Hi I am in exploratory studies at university of Cincinnati and I really want to go into daap for industrial design. What classes should I take or what classes do I need to take that would benefit me? I missed my advisor meeting and she is very busy. So I would like some guidance before all the classes I need get taken.
I'm a recent graduate with a major in industrial design and have had a tough time finding a job. Though I have applied around the country (US), part of me feels like I should find a job nearby and keep living with my parents as I would be able to save a substantial amount of money that way.
The problem is I'm in the DC area which doesn't have many ID jobs nearby. I was wondering what the "next best thing" to a junior industrial design job would be, which would allow me to get experience that translates well into ID and would look good to employers down the line?
Thanks in advance for any insight!
The Art Of Mind Discord has now reached over 60 members in less than two months. I would like to invite you to join to keep this number going. We want to build a community of designers that are able to help each other and have fun. Here is the link https://discord.gg/wHYDkjHVEf
I was wondering does NASA ( or any other part of the federal government for that matter ) have internships available for industrial designers? I'd love to hear from anyone who has had experience with one. Thanks and take care!
