Industrial Designer
Definitions
A professional who creates and develops concepts and specifications that optimize the function, value, and appearance of products for the mutual benefit of both user and manufacturer.
A designer who focuses on the aesthetic, ergonomic, and functional aspects of mass-produced items, ranging from consumer electronics to furniture and transportation.
Examples
The industrial designer spent months refining the ergonomic shape of the new kitchen appliance.
As an industrial designer, she focuses on balancing aesthetic appeal with functional manufacturing requirements.
The firm hired a talented industrial designer to modernize their line of office furniture.
Synonyms
Product designer Industrial design engineer Form designer Commercial designer Consumer product developer Design consultant Manufacturing designer
Antonyms
Fine artist Abstract painter Theoretical scientist Pure mathematician Manual laborer Unskilled worker Non-technical artisan