The focus of Industrial Design is to design products for mass-production. The work of an Industrial Designer is to develop optimal products with respect to aesthetics, marketability, ergonomics, functionality, production cost, distribution, and impact on society and the environment.

The diverse profession of Industrial Design demands that the Industrial Design Technician perform proficiently exercising critical thinking, sound judgement, competent problem solving, abstract thinking, organization, precise communication and personal life style management.

The professional role of the Industrial Design Technician is to focus on the creative aspects of the technical development of a product.