By Maurice Edwards
Industrial design is the profession that determines the form of a manufactured product, shaping it to fit the people who use it and the industrial processes that produce it. Areas of design investigation in the Bachelor of Industrial Design include furniture, appliances, transportation, tools, farm equipment, medical instruments, electronics, human-computer interfaces, and recreational support equipment.
Industrial Design Career Titles and Work Settings
Industrial Designer – Design Firm
Multimedia Designer – Entertainment Industry
Interface Designer/Developer – Software Industry
Product Designer – Automotive Industry
Product Developer – Consumer Product Industry
Exhibit Designer – Museum
Skills You Must Acquire: 
- Creative problem-solving skills
- Ability to convey concepts with quick sketches
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Computer proficiency
- Mechanical aptitude and basic understanding of how things work
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