Industrial design is a branch of design aimed at the intellectual, technical and creative conceptualization of products that will be manufactured through techniques of mass production. Industrial design projects usually respond to the needs of creating or redesigning a product.

Their work may focus on any industrial sector with different production technologies, whether it is for long or short production series projects.

The main specializations include:

• Vehicle design of products related to the transport of people or goods. The designer will have to go in depth in constructive systems, materials, ergonomics and comfort, aerodynamism and environment and sustainability, among others.
• Packaging design. They will design and create a packaging based on industrial needs, specific objectives of presence at the point of sale and demands of logistics, communication and positioning.
• Products design in general, which can meet a variety of needs: redesigning an existing product, creating a new product, expanding the product range, reducing production costs or improving functions.

• Analysis of the project, company and market.
  The designer analyses the briefing or document which specifies the goals and requirements of the design, the positioning not only of the product and customer, but also user and the most direct competition.
  In this part of the process, the designer can conduct studies regarding trends, technologies, usability, sustainability and environment, ergonomics, etc., in conjunction with the company or external consultants.
• Project definition and development of the first hypotheses.
  The designer suggests different creative ideas with various views of the product, selects and shows different materials and finishes, and prepares the first technical concepts if required. The materials they use for the presentation should allow the definition of the creative ideas, such as illustrations, 3D renders and dimensioned drawings with general measurements.
• Design project development.
  Once the way in which the work will be carried out is defined, they create all the technical specifications for the correct productions of each of the components, introduce possible adjustments and carry out the technical project.
  In this part of the process, the material that is usually delivered are detailed and overall drawings, a constructive technical report and models if necessary.
• Monitoring of the project industrialisation.
  They manage the production of prototypes and pre-production, verifying that the different components can be assembled correctly. They monitor industrialization, manage and make possible changes that may occur.

Regulated training and graduates

• Grau: Disseny
• Grau: Enginyeria de disseny industrial
• Grau: Enginyeria de disseny industrial i desenvolupament del producte

Complementary training

Other specific skills

Analytical thought: Level 3

Creativity: Level 3

Conceptual thought: Level 2

Flexibility and change management: Level 2

Orientation within reach: Level 2

Technician

People who show an interest in the technical field find fulfilment in carrying out activities related to the design and manufacture of objects, machines, vehicles and/or infrastructures. These activities require the application of scientific and technical knowledge (laws of physics, calculations and mathematical formulas, properties of the materials, etc). Creativity is also necessary when coming up with optimal solutions for the functional requirements of the products to be designed. Therefore, the pragmatic application of scientific knowledge in order to develop solutions for the benefit of human beings is the main function of occupations in the technical field.

Design

People who show an interest in the field of design enjoy creating forms, styles and effects that improve the aesthetics, features or user-friendliness of products and spaces. This field of interest includes all the activities related to fashion and accessories design (clothes, jewellery) and interior design (furniture, window dressing). Creativity and knowledge of new trends are key in the carrying out of these activities in the professional world.

Designer of models, mock-ups and prototypes

Eco product designer

3D printing specialist

Biotechnology packaging engineer.

Interior spaces designer

• Work hours

  Full-time

• Salary

  Between 21.668 and 30.379 euros (gross) a year, based on experience and personal value. Median: 25.658 euros annum gross.
  
  Source: Report "Observatory of Jobs and Salaries of the Labour Market. Barcelona Activa", elaborated by ICSA Grupo. April 2015.

• Professional category

  Technician

• Human resources and equipment

  A space with available tools for product design and prototyping.

• Initial investments

  Approximately 9,620 euros: computer, printer and software.