What is an industrial design engineer?

Industrial design engineering is the development and design of products for everyday use, such as appliances, electronics, and toys. Industrial design engineers research how consumers may use a product, form designs on blueprints or through virtual models, and determines needed materials and manufacturing costs. Many different industries use industrial design engineering, including vehicle manufacturers, consumer electronics companies, and furniture fabricators. Depending on whether you want to focus more on design or engineering in this field, you should pursue an MFA in design or an MS in engineering.