Passing through the Gateway of Creativity: Becoming an Industrial Designer.

Publication: The Technology Teacher

Publication Date: 01-OCT-01

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I lobe being an industrial designer.

I chose to write this article directly to students and not the educator because I wanted to communicate in a way to which students can relate. I've also included ideas for course and project work that educators can incorporate in their classes. This article will help educators answer questions or direct students with the potential and desire to become successful industrial designers.

Besides the entertainment business, there are few careers that offer more diversity than industrial. By receiving a bachelor's degree in Industrial Design one has the choice to work in automotive, furniture, consumer products, special effects, business development, sales, management, computer graphics, and so much more. What other degree offers all of these professional choices? Let's face it, there are very few careers that reward you for being creative. I still cannot believe that I get paid to draw pictures. In fact, there are times when I come into the office and sketch products all day long. The best part is, it's rarely the same product. So I am never doing a monotonous task over and over...

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