As an Industrial Designer, you will need to master following:

• engineering processes

More generally, an industrial designer is also versed in:

• aesthetics
• conduct research on trends in design
• copyright legislation
• design principles
• determine suitability of materials
• draft design specifications
• draw design sketches
• engineering principles
• ergonomics
• follow a brief
• industrial design
• liaise with engineers
• manufacturing processes
• mathematics
• meet deadlines
• perform market research
• present artistic design proposals

It also helps to know the following:

• CAM software
• adapt existing designs to changed circumstances
• adapt to new design materials
• apply 3D imaging techniques
• attend design meetings
• build jewellery models
• calculate design costs
• ceramic ware
• consult with design team
• cost management
• design package
• develop jewellery designs
• human-robot collaboration
• identify customer's needs
• jewellery processes
• prospect new customers
• think creatively about jewellery
• types of glazing
• types of toy materials
• use CAE software
• 3D modelling
• CAD software
• analyse production processes for improvement
• apply desktop publishing techniques
• build a product's physical model
• calculate materials to build equipment
• collaborate with engineers
• coordinate manufacturing production activities
• create a product's virtual model
• design prototypes
• determine production feasibility
• draw blueprints
• hydraulics
• industrial engineering
• manage contracts
• monitor production developments
• perform physical stress tests on models
• perform project management
• plan event marketing for promotional campaigns
• pneumatics
• prepare production prototypes
• types of packaging materials
• use CAD software
• use specialised design software
• use technical drawing software
• write manuals