Eco product design and analysis specialist

Green product design is a new way of thinking that incorporates green criteria in production. It takes into account technical, economic or quality criteria, while environmental aspects are also included.

This professional designs consumer objects or materials for industrial production, taking into account ecological criteria in terms of materials, production process, life and waste recycling.

• Defines the design project and the team involved.
• Determines the environmental aspects and the tools to be used and analyzes the life cycle of the materials involved in the production of a good (from the raw material to the final waste).
• Produces a report which outlines the alternatives for final product manufacture and evaluates each possible solution elaborating sketches, prototypes, final projects and production processes.
• According to the different company areas, choose the alternatives that best suit the production process and the economic goals of the company.
• Search for component suppliers based on the ecological quality criteria established in the final product design.
• Organizes production, taking into account the whole process.
• Evaluates the product and the results.

Regulated training and graduates

• Grau: Enginyeria en tecnologies industrials
• Grau: Enginyeria de materials
• Grau: Enginyeria de disseny industrial
• Grau: Enginyeria de disseny industrial i desenvolupament del producte
• Grau: Disseny

Creativity: Level 3

Flexibility and change management: Level 2

Planning and organisation: Level 2

Analytical thought: Level 2

Orientation within reach: Level 2

Management

The organisation, administration and control of a company or entity are the main interests of people related to the management field. Activities included in this field of interest vary from effective resource management, feasibility analyses and solving business problems to the development of skills and fostering of motivation in relation to human resources. Knowledge regarding specific techniques of strategic administration and business management are required to carry out these activities.

Logistics

The planning, organisation, control and carrying out of logistics and administrative tasks are the focus of people who work in the field of logistics. Activities in the field of logistics include the organisation and planning of supply, storage, production and distribution systems, taking inventories, controlling stock and estimating production, as well as the organisation and/or carrying out of the administrative tasks necessary for the implementation of these activities. Knowledge of organisation, control and management techniques is essential for carrying out these activities.

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.

Fabric Designer

Industrial designer

Tool design draughtsman

Specialist in leisure and recreation areas

Prototyping engineer

• Work hours

  Full-time.

• Salary

  From 19.011 to 30.159 euros per annum, or more, depending on the magnitude of projects and the professional's role within the team. Median: 23.945 euros annum gross.
  
  Source: Report "Observatory of Jobs and Salaries of the Labour Market. Barcelona Activa", elaborated by ICSA Grupo. April 2015.

• Other features

  This role can be performed in conjunction with permanent partners or on a project-by-project basis, in the fields of industrial design, engineering and production, and their various branches.

• Professional category

  Technician

• Human resources and equipment

  Small office equipped for project-related tasks (hardware, software, basic furniture, etc.) with or without collaborative staff.

• Initial investments

  Minimum of 20,000 to 30,000 euros.