Furniture Designer
Motorsports Engineer
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Industrial designers create and produce designs
for commercial, medical and industrial products. They also make models and
prototypes of these designs for mass production. The products that
industrial
designers create cover a wide range of manufactured goods, from
toys and toasters to furniture and heavy machinery. Some work is carried out
on the development of new products. Other work is related to updating and
improving the design of existing products.
Industrial designers develop designs for a range of
practical products that are used in commercial, domestic and industrial
situations. They also create prototypes of these designs with a view towards
mass production. They assess the design needs of their client, research and
develop products, analyse the various costing, material, production and
technological options for their designs, as well as bearing in mind fashion
and marketing trends. They also supervise the construction of design models,
and may also undertake some administrative tasks when necessary.
ANZSCO ID & Description:
232312: Plans, designs, develops and documents
industrial, commercial or consumer products for manufacture with particular
emphasis on ergonomic (human) factors, marketing considerations and
manufacturability, and prepares designs and specifications of products for
mass or batch production.
Alternative names: Product Designer
Specialisations: 3D
Modeller, Ceramic Designer, Glass Designer, Textile Designer
Knowledge, skills and attributes
An industrial designer needs:
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creativity and a love of design
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problem-solving skills
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a sound knowledge of maths and physics
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strong communication skills
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practical skills and technical ability
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the ability to interpret and analyse data.
Duties and Tasks
Industrial designers may perform the following tasks:
- discuss manufacturers' and clients' requirements
- undertake research and development
- consider factors influencing product design, such as cost, selection of materials, production methods, new technology, safety, fashion trends, ergonomics, the environment, marketing and business strategy
- prepare presentation sketches showing style, size, shape, configuration of internal components and general appearance of products, either by hand or using a computer
- supervise construction of models or samples of products and test them for function, quality and consumer appeal
- estimate production costs
- make engineering drawings and detailed diagrams of products and report these to manufacturers
- modify designs where necessary to meet manufacturing or cost requirements.
Working conditions
Industrial designers usually work in offices, design studios or workshops.
Their workspaces need to be spacious and well-lit. They work regular hours,
but may be required to
work long hours and experience periods of intense pressure
when deadlines must be met.
Industrial designers may travel locally, interstate or overseas to view new
design ideas or to attend conferences.
Industrial designers work closely with other professionals in the field,
such as engineers, manufacturers, market researchers, marketing consultants,
drafters and product testing staff.
They work in studios when creating and refining designs, using their hands
and/or computer-aided design. They may also spend time in the field
observing and researching product usage, and in manufacturing plants
observing methods of production and collecting information about new
materials and production processes.
Tools and technologies
Industrial designers spend a lot of time on computers, especially using
computer-aided design (CAD) software, and other two or three-dimensional
design programs. They use model-building equipment and materials, drawing
boards, desks and art supplies for sketching, and may also use other office
equipment such as telephones, faxes and photocopiers.
Education and training/entrance requirements
To become an industrial designer you usually need to complete a
qualification in industrial design or a related field.
The Advanced Diploma of Industrial Design is offered at TAFE Colleges and
other registered training organisations throughout Australia.
You can also complete a degree majoring in industrial design, integrated
design or a related area.
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A furniture designer creates designs for the manufacture of mass-produced or
bespoke items of domestic, commercial and industrial furniture.
ANZSCO ID: 232312
Knowledge, skills and attributes
To become a furniture designer, you would need:
- creativity and practical ability
- problem solving skills
- an understanding of the properties of a range of materials used in furniture making
- good communication skills
- drawing and CAD software skills
- the ability to work within budgets.
Brian Kane
(Source:
Wall Street Journal)
Duties and Tasks
As a furniture designer, you might:
- carry out research to help develop ideas
- work to a brief agreed with a client
- produce new designs, or improve existing ones if working for a manufacturer
- take into account size, shape, ergonomics and production methods when producing design ideas
- take into account cost, type and availability of materials and safety implications
- prepare sketches of initial ideas, by hand or using CAD software
- supervise construction of models or samples of products and test them for function, quality and consumer appeal
- prepare engineering drawings and detailed final designs
- liaise with craftspeople if you are designing one-off pieces.
If you are self-employed, you may also market your work and carry out tasks involved in running a business, such as budgeting and administration.
Working conditions
As a furniture designer working for a furniture manufacturer, you would
generally work standard business hours. If you are self-employed you may
work flexible or longer hours to meet customers' needs.
If you are employed by a company, you may be part of a design team. As a
self-employed designer, you might have your own workshop or studio, or
share premises to reduce costs.
You may need to travel to visit clients and suppliers, and to attend
meetings and trade shows.
Education and training/entrance requirements
To become a furniture designer you usually have to complete a VET
qualification in an area such as product and furniture design or
interior design and decoration. You can also become a furniture designer
by completing a degree in design or industrial design at university. To
get into these courses you usually need to gain your senior secondary
school certificate or equivalent. English, mathematics and industrial
design / technology would be appropriate subjects to study prior to
university.
After gaining some industry experience, graduates may qualify for full
membership of the Design Institute of
Australia. Student, graduate or associate membership may also be
available prior to meeting the requirements for full membership.
Employment of furniture designers is projected to decline slightly.
Continuing consumer demand for new products and new product styles will
be offset by the growth of mass-produced, inexpensive furniture.
Motorsport engineers
design, develop and test new and improved designs for vehicle
structures, engines, transmissions, or other vehicle systems for racing
cars and bikes.
ANZSCO ID: 321211
Alternative names: Automotive Stylist, Race Engineer, Race Team Engineer, Racing Engineer, Automotive Engineer, Automotive Designer,
Knowledge, skills and attributes
To become a motorsport engineer, you would need:
- a strong interest in automotive engineering and design
- excellent problem-solving skills
- excellent technical knowledge and computer skills
- the ability to analyse and interpret data
- good communication skills.
Duties and Tasks
As a motorsport engineer, you could work in either design, testing,
production or racing.
Your duties in the first three areas would include:
- assess new ideas by looking at performance, strength, costs and safety
- turn design ideas into blueprints for development and testing
- build prototypes using computer simulations and physical models
- test prototypes and components to assess improved performance
- test working models on the track before vehicles go into full production
- carry out quality control checks on production vehicles
- set up vehicles according to race track and weather conditions
- monitor the performance of vehicles and components during races
- carry out post-race tests and attend debriefings
- specialise in either design, testing, production or racing.
Working conditions
If you work in design or production, you would usually work a standard
number of hours per week. If you work with a race team, your hours would
be long and irregular, particularly during race season.
If you work in design or production, you are likely to be based at one
site. If you work with a race team, you would be required to travel and
would have lengthy periods of time away from home.
Education and training/entrance requirements
Motorsport engineers are qualified automotive engineers. To become an
automotive engineer you usually have to complete a mechanical
engineering degree at university. To get into these courses you usually
need to gain your senior secondary school certificate or equivalent.
English, mathematics, chemistry and physics would be appropriate
subjects to study prior to university.
Mechanical engineering graduates may be eligible for membership of
Engineers Australia.
Future job prospects for motorsport engineers appear neutral as motor
sports continues to remain popular.
Continuing developments in performance enhancing technologies and
developments will create stronger opportunities for those who can lead
and/or move with these advancements.
Continuous upgrading of knowledge and skills will likely be important to
sustain careers in this occupation.
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