Product Designers perform the following tasks on a regular basis :

• Product designers perform a professional service that optimizes the function, value, and appearance of the product for the mutual benefit of both user and manufacturer
• They are employed by manufacturers in virtually all industries and are paid to design the appearance and aesthetics of diverse products while considering the size, shape, weight, color, materials, ergonomics, cost, and convenience
• The job includes creating sketches, models, and blueprints—often using computer-aided design (CAD).
• A product designer is committed to improve the quality of human environment through products made with a user centered approach

The Skills & Aptitudes required to be successful at this Career are as follows :

• Visual,Spatial and Commercial awareness
• Basic computer understanding including three-dimensional conceptual ability and CAD (computer-aided design)
• Communication and customer service skills
• Ability to cope with the pressure of deadlines
• Willingness to build and maintain positive working relationships
• Determination to achieve an end result along with Optimism & Enthusiasm
• International mobility & Foreign language ability may be required when working for multinational manufacturers

Responsibility and concern towards the social, physical and ecological environments is emphasized while developing innovative product ideas. The focus is on developing participation and teamwork through collaborative projects with a gradual increase in the level of complexity.

The product design programmes assimilate inputs in domains such as :

• Human factors
• Form studies
• Studio skills
• Advanced CAD
• Research methods
• Design management
• Materials & manufacturing processes
• Social sciences

The average pay for a Product Designer is Rs 5-6 lacs per year.

Links to Follow :

• https://www.prospects.ac.uk/job-profiles/product-designer
• https://www.fastcodesign.com/
• https://www.kickstarter.com/
• https://www.yankodesign.com/