Mechanical Engineering vs. Industrial Design (Whats the difference?)
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- Опубліковано 11 вер 2019
- Whats the difference between Mechanical Engineering and Industrial design when it comes to Product Development?
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So, if you're a mechanical engineer and now going to become an industrial designer then it will be a deadly combination. The one who knows mechanism and also can think about end user's perspectives.
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Why do more people seem to know about mechanical engineering but not industrial design? I didn't find out about ID until my junior year of high school, and by then I had taken so many pre-engineering courses I didn't have time to include art. I ended up switching majors in college and am now really happy with ID, but I wish I'd known about it sooner
Same
Same, hope you can answer some of my questions in your free time and I will be very appreciated. How long did you take to prepare the work collection to apply industrial design major? Do you think those pre-engineering courses you take are useful after you get to college? Any struggles you have during application?
@@shawnh.3315 i ended up taking AP art in my senior year so I had a portfolio of artwork (albeit it was much more fine art than design work), but they accepted that as my transfer portfolio. I do think the pre-engineering courses helped because I learned 3D modeling and got a lot of critical thinking and problem solving done in my projects which helps wih design problems. My only issue in my application process is that my university has a fall-spring curriculum, only offering classes in sequence. I wanted to switch majors in the spring but wasn't allowed to because I didn't have the fall classes, so I had to wait until the fall semester. I feel like that wasted my time, but I did take an art class that semester that I really enjoyed. Hope this helps!
@@KindaCarolin Wow that's a lot, thank you for your advice! I would probably take AP art in my senior year too
I found out about this in my second year of mechanical engineering, and now changing y major.
Thanks so much for this video! I'm a ME student in college right now and I have been having serious doubts on whether Engineering had been the path for me
What happnened?
I was just looking for a video about mechanical engineering and industrial design yesterday, and this came out today!!
Me too hhh
Wow... right video at the right time! Awesome idea jimmy I personally love the discourse on design vs engineering (as an M.E. student myself) and the empathy vs functionality behind it all. I can only try to work on how I can bridge those gaps in my academic career so I can design not only beautiful objects, but to be able to do so with a knowledge of math and science. Look forward to more videos, please do keep it up!
Fantastic idea Pablo...I mentioned this in the original interviewer that if you can do both skills, you're a unicorn type person!
@@JimmyHuynhdesign Can you please post the original?
So Mechanical Engeneers and Industrial Designers pretty much complement each other. Wonder how much of a asset someone who happens to be both would be to a company or as a freelancer...
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I was only looking for such differences for a while , and you made that all clear.
Thank you
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I’m trying to decide on my major right now, this video has been really helpful for me in order to understand the difference between Industrial design and Mechanical Engineering. Thank you!
I am a mechanical engineer wanting to get into the design sector. But i did not have a clear idea on the workflow of a design engineer. This video helped me to remove this vagueness to a large extend. I can make better informed decisions now thanks to you. Keep up the great work. Also, loved the Ferrari mouse concept. PEACE
You did so well! Completely removed all my doubts. I wasn't sure of mechanical engineering, but now I am. The design you were creating while explaining guided my curiosities and I got to see what I'm not really interested in about the product you were creating and what I want to know. 👏
WOW....ferrari mouse the method is awesome can you make a video on that how industrial designers can use photoshop
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This was perfect. I honestly want to do both
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I really needed this, ty man!
Just loved the video! Thanks Alot❤️
Thanks alotttt I really need it and that mouse is amazing!
It took me 6:30 to get that this is a mouse and not a futuristic car lol
Great video.
As a mechanical design engineer, Aesthetics is also considered, but more on the functional aesthetic side, meaning will it add value to the function, user friendliness of the part/machine, etc.
Ergonomics is also a factor in terms of machine operation, maintenance, etc.
I guess we cater more on industrial products rather than consumer products. But if we can make machines as aesthetically pleasing as consumer products, that would be lit.
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btw for us "Function is King!"
Good infomation Jimmy
I'm a mechanical engineering student, and I'm debating if I want to take an extra year to do a minor in industrial design, thanks for all this great info!!!
I think it might make sense to understand industrial design in order to better communicate with full-on industrial designers and maybe do some industrial design legwork if I'm working on a project without an industrial designer.
That being said, that's an extra year of school and I'm not sure if that's worth doing instead of just... Working for a year and becoming a better engineer.
Awesome video dude, keep it up.
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I've a mechanical engineering degree through my bachelor's and currently pursuing my masters in industrial design. This was a good comparison but I expected that you would also talk how in industrial design the user research carries a huge weight before the actual ideation or designing, and also how in a professional atmosphere the design development goes from design to engineering.
Not to be picky, but the perspective of that recess of the scroll wheel in the mouse is a little off. However, good approach to the design language.
Hello sir iam a mechanical engineering student i would like to choose industrial design as my master digree do you think it's a good decision
Thank you bro for perfect explanation.
Thanks man, glad it was helpful!
that is so interesting, thank you really.Im from Azerbaijan, and graduated this year from Industrial design . Our teacher teach us firstly be mechanical engineer, after thinking about forms -_- and now this thoughts stops me to improove, everytime before I started sketching, I automatically thinking about mechanical side, its really stops me to relax and focusin about forms, thank you!
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This is very similar to describing a structural engineer vs. architect. Many people I've met think of them synonymously, when both have overlapping roles and need for collaboration, but different focuses. Architect has a lot to do with the looks and usage for the people inside and outside the building. They will also be considering how the structure will hold up as they conceptualize, but not to the extent of a structural engineer. The structural engineer ultimately ensures the building will be able to hold up and withstand forces of nature and usage.
No problem about the audio, please release that video too...
It's good to see you interviewing others
Hey Kausthubh, i would but it does sound very bad. Its much better on my microphone but Davids audio was even worse. :/
I want that mouse please make a 3D model
I completed my mechanical engineering diploma last year now I want to be a transportation designer. Your videos solved my doubts👍 Thank you
4:50 I always assumed that industrial designer are also involved and work together with mechanical engineers in the design of larger systems (e.g. Italdesign).
Hey Jimmy! This may seem a bit odd but as aerospace engineer I am interested in your take on aerospace engineering and industrial design. I'm interested myself, but with you knowing the design field more than I, it may help us aerospace engineers better from your perspective. Just a thought. Great videos btw!
I did aeronautical Engineering for college but want to do mechanical engineering at uni
This video is perfect, but can you please post the original video too? I'd love to see the conversation between the engineer and you to hear it firsthand.
I really needed this, i realised am more of an industrial designer, because i am studing mechatronics and its borring exept when we start working on solid works
Glt Motheo Same bro, I’m at 2nd year and there’s no design related subject for this year...l am definitely NOT enjoying it.
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The Design you created is just Remarkable!
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Hi Jimmy can you please make a video about How Industrial Designers work with CAD Drawing Designers ?
what an awesome mouse really love it and great content
Salary comparisons at the end. Don't miss it!
Which one got higher salary?
@@vulcanzahid In general, ME tend to have a slightly higher salary. However, it really depends on how good you are, what company you work at, and if the company values their designers:)
loved it
I'm doing Diploma in mechanical engineering😬 how I shift to industrial designing . I think industrial design is perfect match for me.
Could you pls tell which softwares are required and should I learn for industrial designing ? Is 3D Max useful ?
I am thinking to do double major of BS in Industrial Design and Mechanical Engineering. Is it a good idea?
I already completed a year of Industrial Design and two years of mechanical engineering.
I’m a mechanical engineering graduate. I don’t have a job. But have great internship experience in Q/C Engineering while I was very much interested in SolidWorks. Have done a lot of College Projects. How do I find Jobs ?
Hey Jimmy love you videos, but do you have any tips for searching for a job. As of late everytime I find a 'Product Design' Job its for UI/UX not actual products, and if its called 'Industrial Design' on the job posting its actually asking for an engineer. Is their like a specific site I can go on, cause monster and zip recruiter and sites like those seem to have jobs listed incorrectly.
Check out one of my videos called "Product design vs Industrial design"...I have no specific techniques to share for job search but the best way i've learned to land a job is by word of mouth. This means putting yourself and your work out there. Begin doing unpaid design tasks while you're done applying for jobs for the day. Start creating personal design projects and post them on your social media, start making youtube videos about design, do anything that made you want to learn design in the first place. The idea is to get people to associate you with design. Design doesn't always have to be done during job hours. Word of mouth wont happen overnight but if you keep putting yourself out there, eventually something will stick. This has always worked out for me. Good luck bro!
What is your thoughts about Industrial Designers with a background in Mechanical Engineer?
My unprofessional opinion is you are probably are over-qualified. Which is great if you're pursuing this career
Hey, i am also a mechanical engineering student. What is your opinion about doing industrial design after mechanical engineering
is Mechanical Industry Engineering same as Mechanical Engineering?
"there are usually a lot of arguments and disagreements" Almost fell out of my chair laughing when he said that.
Im studying to become a mechanical designer, which is a little bit like a drafter but also have the ability to make a part.
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Is visual design pretty much graphic design?
Can someone with no steching experience can become a industrial designer?
Right now I’m a welder fabricator, is basically given a blue print at work and I shear, bend, fit and weld whatever’s on the print I love it but I wanna go back to school for product development/drafting and be able to run cad and design. Would my time as a fabricator look good on a resume?
Yes it would!
Endeavour thanks for the reply man encouraging to hear
@@jjtmmjjmm2113 Why dont you look into getting some Solidworks qualifications? you can get them directly from their website, and it shows you have an interest in the subject. It costs only $100 something dollars and will teach you how to make CAD designs using Solidworks which is a popular software in the industry. If you can talk about how your experience in work has enabled you to get some insight into the product development proccess, show off your passion and im sure you could get a trainee role without having to pay buckloads of money for a degree.
To Jimmy or Anyone else here with experience in this matter:
Hey Jimmy, been watching your vids for a while now and I was wondering if you had a moment to answer a quick question. I am about to start an Industrial Design Program with an Emphasis on Transportation Design, and I have also applied and been accepted to several CAD design programs, however, there has been an aspect that keeps nagging at me strongly. I am much more interested in the engineering side of things than the artistic side, but that doesn't mean I'm not interested in the beauty of functionality, I very much am. My mind has always been more geared towards the engineering side of things versus the aesthetic side of things. I am interested in practicality, mechanisms, and function. Furthermore, I am particularly interested in the CAD side of things and I am hoping to take a career path that allows me to focus ion the CAD/engineering side of things. I have learned solidworks, catia, rhino, and a few others. Anyhow, my question is this: Given my interests and strengths, would it be better for someone like me to pursue a degree in CAD Design or Industrial design? I have posited this question to some people, but their answers were rather diplomatic and didn't really get to the heart of my question. Also, I wanted to say that I am not up for taking on an engineering degree as I feel that would require more of my attention and cause me stress that I am unwilling to take on considering personal life circumstances. If you can answer I'd sure appreciate it, if not, I completely understand. Thanks!
Do industrial design (ID). You dont need a CAD degree to land a job only doing CAD. ID has a lot of disciplines within it, one of them being 3D modeling which you can specialize in (spend more time building your skills modeling). Honestly, if you're more inclined to focus on function and mechanics then do Mechanical Engineering (ME). Industrial Design is not any easier/less stress than ME. ID might seem easier but everything is relative to your peers. There are a lot of good designers out there which you'll always be compared to. If you're noticing that you're just not as good as your classmates, that will bring a lot of stress itself. These's also a lot more jobs for ME so my opinion, its less competitive. For ID, you NEED to be better than most and a little bit lucky to make it.
Industrial engineering and industrial design wich is best and what is diffrance between industrial design and product design and wich is best
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So what if northeastern university had a combined major of mechanical engineering and design... I’m currently just mechE, but it seems like it’d be a more valuable degree..?
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Haha I'm a Mechanical Engineer and can say that I would much rather be an Industrial Designer. This is because of the headache I get from having to check everything I do with industry specific codes and regulations. I would love to avoid this bureaucratic mess and do some human centered designing and prototyping. Sure I'm good with the numbers but after awhile it feels like you are more of a computer than a human...
Im also a mechanical engineer and want to do masters now. Is going for Masters in Industrial Design a good option? throw some light on this mate🌛
Is it like architecture vs civil engineering?
yep exactly
probably like architecture and architectural engineering or structural engineering
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If I want to become a car designer,should I study industrial design or mechanical engineer?
Obviously ID. If you want form do design if you want function do engineering. That literally the definition of both.
If you want both then pick industrial design engineering
if you want to specifically design cars, just the design and user experience of it, then definitely industrial design. my classmate had the sole intentions of being a car designer and went into designing cars for honda
@@kayanatorx3 how hard is it to get a job doing that
Hey Axilleas, Car design is a design field of its own. Kinda of like architecture or fashion design. There are programs that teach just car design which i would recommend if you plan on being a car designer. Industrial design would generally for smaller things (but not limited to).
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Can I be an animator with an industrial engineering degree like i want a career i can be creative in and also smart. I would also like to creat toys phone cases, phones, like arts and crafts things but also l would like if the career has maths in it.I would to create things.
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Are toy designer and industrial designer do the same thing?
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Can you master in Industrial Design?
Which job is more competitive?
Within product development
is industrial design the same as industrial engineering?
No sir
Damn I'm studying automobile engineering my dream if to become a car designer. Will I become a designer by studying an automobile course.???🤔🤔
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Kind of like an equivalent to architect and structural engineer
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I'm planning to study mechanical engineering and industrial design together. Would I be able to work in consumer electronics field?
Just as a word of advice, I also intended to do this double major, but at my school the curriculum for both required A LOT of out of class work for both majors. I'd anticipate that and the possibility of doing extra time in university
I anticipate an overwhelming amount of workload. Better to do well in one field than to do poorly in both.
Good insight. But I enjoyed the mouse render way more. If it isn't sexy!
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sir i asked a some question
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I realised at 7:15 that he's making a mouse.. Cool
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You can send that Ferrari mouse design to a Mechanical Engineer and hopefully it'll become something :D
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i 3d printed a computer mouse housing based on the tesla truck for my design final... I should have watched this video first.
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Summary:
Mechanical Engineer: designs industrial things, things that need knowledge of fluid mechanics or thermal, for example.
Industrial designer: he designs everyday objects and is more focused on people than on companies.
A poor explanation IMO. I'm not sure why people find this so hard to explain
Give it a shot ma man! Link me when the video when you're done!
@@JimmyHuynhdesign That's a fair response Jimmy. Could I write one for you?
@@lukefrahn8538 That would be ok but looks like you have video skills based off your channel, would like to see it in video form.
@@JimmyHuynhdesign
Hi again Jimmy,
Your videography, sketching and design skills on the whole are absolutely brilliant. I really appreciate what you do and share on this channel. Please don't think I'm being critical of anything other than the clarity of your response to this specific question.
I feel it's important to make some clear distinctions between engineering and design professions because so many people in your comments ask 'should I study X or Y?', which could be a life changing question for many. I think confusion around this topic is understandable due to a lack of consistency in university degree naming across the world, and a diverse range of roles and job titles out in industry. I believe there are some fundamental differences in the mindset and purpose of engineering and design professionals that people should consider before embarking on a career path as either. The following is my opinion as a recent industrial design graduate, who now works with engineers at both a tech startup and a partnering 'engineering design' company.
In practice, anyone who creates something new and purposeful, and does so in methodical way is 'designing'. Both engineers (e.g. structural, mechanical, electronic, mechatronic, software, etc.) and designers (e.g. architectural, interior, industrial, product, fashion, interface, etc.) 'design' things. 'Things' might include machinery, vehicles, products, structures, environments, software, systems, services, graphics, instructions, communications or any combination of the above.
All purposeful things are created to solve some type of problem. The key difference between engineering and design professionals, is that engineers concern themselves with solving technical problems and designers concern themselves primarily with solving human problems. As such, an engineer's role is essentially applied science (regarding STEM), while a designer's role expands into the realms of applied social science (regarding psychology, sociology, anthropology, etc.)
Engineers will often deal with very objective, quantifiable and measurable aspects of 'things' (technical functionality and performance), while designers deal with the more subjective and qualitative aspects (user functionality, experience, emotion, aesthetics and ergonomics). Engineers will often specialise in their particular field, while designers tend to particularise broad knowledge and skills over time, due to the nature of their respective professions.
People in either profession will likely have different considerations, priorities and areas of focus, all of which are complimentary when working in a development team. Depending on what type of 'thing' is being developed and what its ultimate purpose is, the input of both engineers and designers will be required in some capacity for a successful outcome. To illustrate the importance of designers relative to engineers, I like to ask people the rhetorical question: "would you rather a structural engineer or an architect design your house?" Point out that, "regardless of who does it, neither house would fall down". Also, if like most people they have no idea what an industrial designer is or does, you can then ask them: “what type of professional designed your smart phone, car and toaster to look, feel and ultimately function the way they do?”
Finally, and most specifically: A 'Mechanical Engineer' is qualified to design, make and maintain, mechanical mechanisms and systems. And, an 'Industrial Designer 'is qualified to design physical products for human use, with specific regard to manufacturing, materials and processes. If a product involves both of these aspects, then both professions should be involved in its design.
Invariably, what a person is qualified to do and what they end up doing in a work place can be quite different things. I think that ideally, what someone enjoys doing, what they study, what they are good at, and what they end up doing for a living, should all be one and the same.
I hope that's of some use to you Jimmy or for anyone else out there asking 'X or Y' questions.
@@lukefrahn8538 Fantastic! Luke, DM me on instagram. I have some ideas, lets talk!