Foundation

This eBook is one of a series of educational publications about the history and fundamentals of Industrial Design. It is primarily to provide a basic understanding of the skills and objectives of Industrial Designers for those who are not necessarily in this field but who work with them and can benefit from a better appreciation of their capabilities.

This first book in the series provides a description of what an industrial designer does and the typical education for industrial designers. Industrial Design is a multidisciplinary profession, bridging the requirements of a demanding market and effectively providing products that meet its demands. It requires an understanding of the end-user, current technology, and the goals of the companies developing the products.