How to Learn Industrial Design Online
Industrial design offers creative and practical people a rewarding career. According to the Industrial Designers Society of America, "Industrial design (ID) is the professional service of creating and developing concepts and specifications that optimize the function, value and appearance of products and systems for the mutual benefit of both user and manufacturer." For example, industrial designers supply the concepts for automobiles, shampoo bottles and cell phones and consider how these products will appeal to consumers and meet their needs. You can obtain professional training online for a job in industrial design.
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Choose an online provider of industrial design education such as a college, university or art school. Some programs are offered entirely online. For example, Arizona State University offers a bachelor of science (BS) in design and a graduate program in industrial design, and the Academy of Art University offers a Master of Fine Arts (MFA) degree in industrial design entirely online. Select an online program that is regionally accredited and known to produce graduates that are recruited by major U.S. companies.
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Apply for one or more programs. Complete an online or paper application form, order transcripts from all postsecondary institutions you have attended, send them to each school and remit an application fee for each application.
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Determine how you will pay for your degree. Fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) in order for each institution to prepare a financial aid package. To qualify for federal student aid, an institution must be approved by the U.S. Department of Education to offer federal student aid, including Stafford loans and Pell grants.
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Build a design portfolio with specific projects you have completed during your studies. For example, you can create an online portfolio that uses photographs, drawings and text descriptions to show how you designed each product for human convenience.
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Tips & Warnings
According to the U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), industrial designers usually have a bachelor's degree or higher in design or a related field. The job growth outlook for the period 2006 to 2016 is projected at 7 percent, not equivalent with job growth in some sectors like graphic design (projected at 10 percent) but nearly equivalent to average job growth. As a professional designer, you will interact with a multidisciplinary team of professionals, including engineers, materials scientists, accountants, marketing professionals, consultants and business professionals.
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HOW CAN I LEARN IN ONLINE. THERE IS SOME VIDEO TUTORIAL I CAN SEE.
