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Have you ever wanted to

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redesign your dashboard?

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With a blend of skills in art,

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business, and engineering,

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commercial and industrial designers

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develop and improve concepts

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for everyday products—

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from cars and appliances,

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to toys and sneakers.

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These designers take into account the function,

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appearance, production costs,

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and usability of products

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when developing new ideas.

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Some designers specialize in a type of product,

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such as bicycles or furniture,

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but they all make their designs

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with the client’s project requirements in mind.

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Their work spaces often have drawing tables

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to sketch designs,

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meeting rooms with whiteboards

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to brainstorm with colleagues,

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and computers and office equipment

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to prepare designs

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and communicate with clients.

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Engineers and other experts

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help industrial designers ensure their designs

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can actually be made.

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They may travel to testing facilities

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and to clients’ and users’ locations

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to ensure their designs are on track,

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and visit manufacturing facilities

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to observe production.

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Commercial and industrial designers

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may need to meet with clients

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on weekends or evenings.

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Those who are self-employed

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or work in consulting firms

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also spend time looking for projects

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and competing for contracts.

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A bachelor’s degree in industrial design,

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architecture, or engineering is usually required

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for entry-level positions.

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An electronic portfolio of design projects

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is needed to apply for jobs.