TOPIC 3 - What Does an Industrial Designer Do?

The creative process - how to manage it , methods, evaluation, testing and evaluation of the work done.

2. Questions you Should be Able to Answer

Difference between design and styling.

The term "concept" is often used for design proposals. Try to explain why such a concept is created, what it should contain, and what it is used for. Example: Kia unveils Concept EV9. It implies the look of a new, purely electric SUV. But it doesn't have to be just cars.

What is a prototype and what is its purpose?

What is a user story and why is it an important part of the design process?

What is added value and how is it created?

Author: Jan Korabečný

Visual material comes from the Industrial Design Course and was provided by the author.

Parts of the presentation of the Water Rescue Project in cooperation with Taylor‘s University in Malaysia have been included.

Water Rescue Project – part of the presentation. Industrial design: Václav Svítil, Jan Vítek

Creative media: Maisarah  Muhd Zamri, Ng Ming De, 2021