Education
A degree that is necessary for getting into most colleges.
High school diploma
The former Chief Design Officer at Apple, known for the design of the iMac, iPod, iPhone, and iPad, earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Industrial Design from Newcastle Polytechnic.
Jonathan Ive
The design products like phones, computers, and other personal devices.
Consumer Electronics
Using computer-aided design software to create detailed virtual models of their designs.
3D modeling
Inventing and developing a wide range of products that impact both the economy and culture
Creating new products and services
The most common college degree. Usually gets abbreviated as BA, or BS depending on course of study.
Bachelor's Degree
The inventor of the bagless vacuum cleaner and founder of the Dyson company.
James Dyson
The creation of furniture for homes, offices, and other environments.
Furniture design
Investigating user requirements, market trends, and existing products to find opportunities for innovation.
Research
Designing products for optimal performance and ease of use, making everyday objects from computer mice to cars more intuitive and effective.
Enhancing functionality
A course of study where people learn how to apply knowledge of math, science, and technology to design, build, and maintain structures and products that solve real-world problems.
Engineering
A German industrial designer who is most closely associated with the consumer products company Braun, the furniture company Vitsœ, and the functionalist school of industrial design.
Dieter Rams
Designing cars, car interiors, and other transportation.
Automotive design
Creating physical models to test functionality, appearance, and ergonomics before mass production.
Prototyping
Designing products and systems with sustainability in mind, such as creating solutions for waste management and developing more environmentally-responsible products.
Promoting sustainability
Master's Degree
An Australian designer known most notably for creating unique household goods, furniture, and interior spaces from unusual materials.
Marc Newson
Creating sets for television, movies, theaters, and museums.
Exhibit and Set Design
Examining materials, manufacturing processes, and production costs. They may also evaluate product safety and appearance to ensure the design is practical and meets all needs.
Analysis and refinement
Designing public infrastructure and amenities, ensuring they are both functional and responsive to human needs and scale.
Improving public spaces
A course of study where people learn creative design, problem solving, and project management to plan to design buildings and other structures.
Architecture
An Egyptian-born and Canadian-raised American industrial designer whose designs encompass a wide range of products, including luxury goods, furniture, lighting, surface design, brand identity, and packaging.
Karim Rashid
Specializing in creating 2D and 3D models using CAD software, often working with other engineers and designers,
Computer-Aided Design(CAD) Specialist
Presenting their designs and prototypes to clients and other stakeholders for approval and feedback.
Presentation
Advocating for and practice inclusive design, ensuring that products and environments are accessible to a diverse range of people and that the design field itself is more equitable.
Promoting inclusion and equity