Do you really want to be an Industrial Designer?

[@brankelly1921]

This kind of information is so hidden in the industry that it's honestly blissful to hear someone talk about it openly. Thanks so much!

[@sashamwaura5907]

i study industrial product design..in college, mostly we design a daily product to be more reliable than they are, in functionality, aesthetic, materials, to be used, 2d and 3d rendering and so much more.

[@daaaaaa-b1i]

May i ask how old are you

[@AranelEruvyreth]

I'm a Mechanical Engineer but I've never been good with the numbers/technical aspect of things. I've always preferred the design aspect. I wanted to work for a year after getting my Bachelor's Degree to see if I wanted to stick with engineering or move into Industrial Design (or a totally unrelated field like landscape architecture or clinical psychology) before I committed to a Masters program. I am now convinced that engineering is not a good fit for me; I am definitely more creative than technical and the math and science while interesting from a distance, is a big struggle for me. Really, what got me interested in engineering in the first place is just the fact that I like to design things and, because both my parents are engineers, I guess I felt more pushed into engineering, but I think that was a mistake. This video was very helpful and I plan to watch more of your videos as well. I think at this point career shifting is the right choice for me, I just need to see if Industrial Design would be a good match, or if I should look more into my other two fields of interest. Thanks for sharing your knowledge and skills!

[@lennongonzalez7283]

Hello friend, its nice to know that I am not the only one who took an engineering carreer because of His patents, I am now on industrial design and I'm so happy but I still feel bad for study (and "lost") a year of engineer on architecture. I know I'm only an unknown but It was inspirational to read your comment... Greetings friend! Good vibes

[@deepp60]

@Lennon Gonzalez hello, I am 27 year old guy I have set up my own interior designing business (I had a diploma in interior designinh) do you think it's worth to pursue a course in industrial designing at this age?

[@deepp60]

@Aranel do you mean industrial designing is a very good option for one who is artistically very good but not so good in technical aspects?

[@ameliaxiulan6797]

Lmao I can relate- both my parents are mechanical engineers and I also wanna do some form of engineering- I'm currently going through my final year of 6th form (senior year in the uk) and am currently studying maths, physics and chemistry for my A levels, but I did take Graphic design as a GCSE before and I really enjoyed it- so basically theres 2 sides of my brain which is creative or numbers based, and I cant figure out whether I wanna do something creative or engineering based at University 😅😭 or if the reason I wanna do engineering is only because of my parents arghh! But anyways this course is sounding very appealing tbh because it seems to be a good balance, tho I cant tell if itll be mathsy/sciencey enough for me 😬

[@stipu_gatibo6772]

Heyy. How you doing now?

[@mscraftyperson]

I just watched at least half of your uploads that happened to answer every single one of my questions, thanks for all the help and insight, keep making content!!

[@JimmyHuynhdesign]

This brings joy to my designers heart

[@lucaschristner1731]

I found your channel on my own when I was really starting to think about what career path I want to take, so it was cool when my high school engineering teacher had us watch one of your videos for class. I'm still in high school, but I'm seriously considering industrial design. Your videos have been a big help, thanks.

[@lili42981]

I am very late but I have been thinking of this career for a short time but I am not positive if this is the field for me. Therefore, this video has been amazing and has narrowed down what part of this career I actually enjoy and what I should pursue. Thank you so much

[@bsff269]

I think I’m going to change my major to product design and services. Thank you for your videos.

[@juliantalbot9207]

Thanks a lot mate, you're not the only youtuber in this area but your video quality is the best, keep up and hope to see more of your videos!

[@jeff7620]

Bro, I like being creative and designing stuff but the thing is: I always think about the environmental impact that goes with mass production and materialistic consumer society. Can you tell me how Industrial Design is more than that? Because I sometimes tend to think there's no real need for new physical user products because most a man needs is already designed, right? Also, how does Industrial Design relate to and what role does it play in the major issues such as climate change, overpopulation, scarcity of resources etc?

[@jeff7620]

I just can't create a clear vision within this field for let's say 'making the world a bit better'.

[@clubepengu6654]

hey maybe you should look into environmental engineering/sustainable design!

[@chewek9534]

A bit late here, but you could also look into zero waste brands for package/product inspiration! Blueland is an example of zero waste cleaning supplies, but I've also seen products like minimal waste food packaging. An another alternative you could explore is how to use already existing materials that aren't biodegradable to create existing products in cleaner ways. I think a wonderful aspect of design is creating things within limitations, such as function over aesthetic. With other industries like cars and even interior design shifting towards more natural trends, there's plenty of opportunity to combine sustainable practices with industrial design. In a way you can 'recycle' design to combat issues of climate change and scarcity of resources.

[@mitchgoldstein6720]

Same, I got a minor in environmental studies to maybe help

[@rafaelameier366]

I'm so happy that I found your ytb channel... it's been so helpful and it clarified what i actually wanted to do! Thank you so much

[@mokshasharma2603]

These are really helpful for me, I have to decide all my high school courses which will be determining programs for post-secondary and this really helps me see what exactly I want, industrial design is so much more than I thought it was (in a good way) !

[@puzhao1639]

Thanks for sharing your experience, Very helpful.

[@schipay4622]

Thanks for helping me to decide what to study. I think Industrial designer would be the right thing for me. I sometimes have an idea of a good product for people and think about the design and how it looks like and never about electronics mechanics etc.

[@jeromepamplona6817]

same here ☺️

[@MichaelBarker]

Great video Jimmy! I ask myself everyday what an Industrial Designer is... even though I am one and have been working as one for more than 15 years now.

[@rockaway0beach]

This would've been of utility when i was looking for a career, and for many people as well. I knew what industrial design was before college and was hooked, but a lot of people never come around it until they're in their first or second year of an engineering or some unrelated stuff, and that is a huge problem. That a lot of people don't get to know what an ID does, and try to achieve that (i want to do this product, or that product, or to be on this or that, etc) in other fields. This is amazing, as a colleague i'd like to share it but in spanish.

[@abubakrakram6208]

The general idea of what an industrial designer does appeals for me, perhaps more than any other field, but I shy away from it for one major reason: I can’t draw. It makes me question if I’ve got the creativity required for it. What do you think, is sketching truly an intrinsic part of the field?

[@juliocesarcorralesardiles3689]

i want to be a carpenter

[@thedarkside3899]

Tbh i work at a not really big company so besides my normal design job i also have to do all the CAD (making technical drawings for the products and the molds needed). So while you are right that there are many disciplines out there companies will also appreciate someone who can fill multiple roles at the same time.

[@lebokoenosa2175]

Hey Jimmy, i wish you could just show me what specifically happens or what a technical personnel does, take me through the whole process from 3D graphics to prototyping. Does a technician also sketch or render?.

[@lemonstrangler]

this is why im thinking of studying another design stream lol. im not sure if industrial design is for me right now, maybe later after i actually get a job

[@eh1165]

I'll be honest. I don't exactly know what industrial design is and i dont think its what i want. But i dont know what i want to do at all and this path seems to have most of the things i like compared to other paths. I will most likely regret my decision (because i was already accepted) but i just didn't know what schools to apply for. I hope I'm wrong and fall in love with it

[@lumii903]

It's been 2 months since u made this comment how did things go? Did u like ur major? I hope things turned out well

[@dubbyu4286]

This may sound silly, but what type of degree that requires you to have to be a technical/model maker? Great video btw!

[@terrellduke5377]

You’ve helped me so much in 2019 and I want to say thank you for helping me pick my type of career I want to do because I never knew what I wanted to do. I’m still in high school and I’m going to a college to study industrial design and I’ve got a question like for this year like what should I do from now to prepare myself for the first year of college?

[@JimmyHuynhdesign]

Thank you so much for commenting Terrell. Honestly, start saving up as much as you can so you dont have to work as much while going to school. A lot of my success in school came from dedicating all my time to my classes without needed to worry about money or family responsibilities. Most of my time outside of class was spent on homework and projects. Spend as much time as you can to make them perfect. Also, go on behance every day for at least an hour and analyze your favorite projects. See the things they did that you really like. Then replicate it with your own perspective. Good luck, keep me updated!

[@IrinaZoria]

thanks for this video!) for examle as me, i do all this work now while i studing induastrial design in academy ( Stieglitz academy in Saint-peterburg) so its hard to decide what to do because, in principle, you like everything)

[@kojaee235]

Thank You so much for making this video. This was great and is helping me with my decisions.

[@DanielDarlison-bw8bl]

I loved designing since 10 so I am pretty good but I want to ask why do I need to study when I already know everything

[@amandamcclare7314]

Hi, thanks for your video! I am considering Industrial Design as a major or Integrated design where I can pick up to 2 majors including Industrial design, spatial design, textile design and visual communication design. I know I am interested in Industrial design but not sure on my second major and I want to gain a broad variety of skills which will help me to gain employment. When I research textile design there do not seem to be any opportunities available. 🤔 at least not in my country.

[@JoaoCarlos-kh7pn]

i model with blender since i am 12yold, i love 3d modeling and cad modeling, i also use solidworks, wich job do u guys think its bether, i just enjoy modeling things in a computer

[@chazlyle41]

I'm 32 and looking for a career more fitting to me. I design everything from vehicle campers/trailers, to furniture, to living spaces the most. Mechanical Engineering and ID seem to create a Venn diagram of pros and cons for me that is too balanced to make a call. I think the more steady income vs. creativity are my heavier weighing points. Any input? :D

[@chazlyle41]

Length of schooling would matter to me as well haha. I already have a Bachelors's and Associates and don't really want to spend years and years in school. I'm a self-learner and don't like college (though I do well grades wise).

[@Naledi_the_star_of_the_show]

What is the difference between industrial engineering and industrial design and animation and if I study industrial engineering can I be an animator would it benefit my animator career or would I have to study animation too. What is the difference between industrial engineering and mechanical engineering

[@eddiesanders2719]

You're much more than an industrial designer. You're also a great presenter. I have a fashion design, & graphic art background. I'm in the process of my 1st industrial design product now. I'll sell this product everywhere. One question. What's the best way to interpret radius on subtle curves? Thank you!

[@finlayweston9315]

What would the job be for the Technical side of the job you talked about in the beggining

[@JOVANOVSKI23]

I am 21 and I really want to be profesional car designer one day but first want be industrial designer . Which is the best programs for that kind of design. Tnx for help i really want live for that kind of job. Drawing a cars make me happy and tnx for help 😊😊💪

[@daaaaaa-b1i]

Did you go to uni

[@vjiggy81]

Which is the correct degree for someone who wants too enter into TECHNICAL: prototyper, maker, fabricator??

[@JimmyHuynhdesign]

You dont particularly need a degree if thats what you want to do. More of a trade + learning from a mentor, and building experience.

[@vjiggy81]

@@JimmyHuynhdesign 🤔 i dont know anyone. So How do i find a mentor?

[@HuhWhat101]

Lol! That peace sign was the wrong way! Means something else that way round.

[@grimneko7424]

This was a very informative. I have a better understanding now.

[@StEvUgnIn]

I was to DM you when I kept watching. This make so much sense, thank you

[@favourmokwenye6387]

Thank you very much

[@freerme7202]

So does an industrial designer do a little bit of everything from the other job titles you mentioned? Some rendering, some Solidworks, etc?

[@JimmyHuynhdesign]

I believe a skilled and experienced industrial designer has the ability to be competent with jobs related to 3d model, research, UX, UI, some mechanical engineering, 3D Rendering, animation, 3d print, prototyping, graphic design, art/sculpture/sketching, manufacturing and much more.

[@freerme7202]

@@JimmyHuynhdesign Thank you for the detailed response! This is very helpful.

[@patrickmonkman8151]

hey Jimmy, I feel like I am more into the strategy of Product Design so perhaps I would be more suites to project manager type roles, my question is how would you reccomend getting into these roles as I'm guessing they don't recruit management positions straight out of university?

[@chacomhistorias4465]

This was very helpful!

[@padel24x7]

Thanks, that was quite helpful

[@cloudlie3338]

Hi! this video is great thank you for this! I was wondering, what is the difference between product design and industrial design?

[@arealious25]

Happy New Year. Thanks for the video.

[@JimmyHuynhdesign]

Happy New Year!

[@arealious25]

@@JimmyHuynhdesign Whats your opinion on going back to school in your 30s? I'm 34 and life is not giving me much choice but to go back and get a degree.

[@samaxsaini6384]

Thanks

[@azuelamarielr.3608]

Does industrial design require a high average to take that course?

[@ACUARMadhuBalan]

I'm an architecture student, but I'm also interested in the industrial designing.

[@pure_ligma2387]

bro i'm both interested in architecture and industrial design. What made you choose architecture in the end ?

[@vishtrinity]

Hi..i am a electronics engg passout 2012...worked in software ..ui development area until 2019..now wish to move to industrial design..i am 33 now..what would be ur advice..?

[@AmbitiousPanda]

Fuck solid works

[@katya-suleymanova]

After this video i want to become industrial designer much more

[@falseknight4371]

Just trying to learn to draw for making games :P

[@harit223]

What are those hot wheels?

[@JimmyHuynhdesign]

Yeah, gifts from my little brother lol.

[@minibak7746]

I am a genius industrial designer

[@izzyharter2058]

Hi thanks for the advice man, I love the video really helps me but can I ask so I’m about to go to college and my major is graphic design for e commerce, should I try to take some engineering classes or will the basic graphic design classes help me to become an industrial designer?

[@ballpointpenyuh]

You sir, are the goat! Thanks for answering all my questions!

[@JimmyHuynhdesign]

Man...the GOAT. You flatter me Jake! :D

[@ajitgegram9775]

Jimmy can you tell me the different areas an industrial designer can work...like in design of Electronic equipments ,Medical Tools..

[@Adrian-wd4rn]

You've posted this type of video SO much....I've been asked this to nausea...I put it simply "if you don't know, it's not suited for you", there is plenty (PLENTY) of information out there, and if most people can't simply do their own research, they're not cut out for this field. Case in point, many people at my school dropped the program because they didnt exactly know what ID is, they didn't know the school has a portfolio review, or is a 4 year program. Common sht you should know, and a 10 second google search answers for you. I've also seen people who are adamant on being designers, but even after a year of drawing, they still can't cut the mustard. Kudos to them for pushing on...But if you can't draw a few straight lines on the nose months after practicing, the artistic/creative field likely isn't for you.

[@JimmyHuynhdesign]

Adrian! Shoot me a message with some ideas for the next video. I go based off reoccurring common questions I get and this one always seems comes up. The next one i promise you will be different from anything I've posted. Stay tuned homie.

[@Adrian-wd4rn]

@@JimmyHuynhdesign I'd say hop right into doing tutorials, kind of like how "sam does design" has tutorials of sorts. Maybe in cad, or using photoshop for ID. Go through a simple step by step process. I dunno if I'd worry about time. But it would be great to see some CAD videos geared specifically towards ID. Maybe go from a sketch to a cad model and keyshot render and go through that whole process, from your sketch, then a tutorial on how to make the cad model..30 minutes, 40 minutes, doesn't matter. I wouldn't do a drawing tutorial, plenty of that, and you're going to be asked silly questions like "what pen u use" (like that matters)..Pretty much have a sketch, and show viewers how you make that in cad.. Sorry, dunno how to send messages lol

[@JimmyHuynhdesign]

@@Adrian-wd4rn How did you figure out the next video is a tutorial?? haha Honestly though, the real reason I haven't done them is because i dont have the programs on my home PC. I found a way to be able to make the videos now so we're off the races!

[@Adrian-wd4rn]

@@JimmyHuynhdesign I know everything..Jimmy....I know everything.

[@AI_Overlord]

So many jump cuts, but thanks for the info

[@JimmyHuynhdesign]

I promise you, the jump cuts are much better than my rambling and mess ups :p

[@rarztzy]

What degree should I get if I want to be a UX/UI designer

[@amtsprings5]

Graphic Design or Industrial

[@yichispiritual]

Product manager and product designer are hugely apart.

[@JohnSmith-td7hd]

Then who actually comes up with the idea of what to make?

[@JimmyHuynhdesign]

Product managers, business managers, the owner, etc. Those that have a role in the companies direction and know what products would sell at a given time.

[@ajeesh3485]

im scared, i am mechanical engineer,

[@epistte]

I'm a design engineer and I'm bored with this career. I want something more creative.

[@Fernando-wt2rj]

👍💥

[@jimjohngirard]

I was an industrial designer for 50 years. Started out in automotive design and finished as a independent consultant. I worked in high tech and lived all over the world. Singapore, Japan, and England. My vocation took me places I never thought I would go. Additionally, I received 2 masters degrees in Trans Design and New Media at the University of Michigan and Art Center College of Design respectively, paid for by my employers. However, what I see on the horizon for the field is bleak. While at Art Center, most of the students were Asian. And now many of them have returned to their home countries to practice their craft, designing products for our market......why.....because the industry is there......not here. Unless we change from a financially driven / consumer driven economy to a production / invention / manufacturing economy....I don't see much demand for the designers being pumped out of the schools. I have a friend who owns a major design firm in Atlanta and he now only has 1 industrial designer on staff....most their contract work is UI / UX and research. So, I lived my dream and had a successful career.....I hope it continues because the talent out there is impressive. Thanks for your channel....it's helping a lot of people.