Can anyone tell me the pathway about industrial design?

LKisungstar on 02/02/2016 - 09:25
Last edited 02/02/2016 - 09:25

Hi Ozbargainers, this is my first thread here.
I would like to ask if anyone can give me answers to my Q.
I have a lot of ideas regarding developing/inventing labour tools - such as trolleys etc..
However, I have no idea where to start. My rough thought is to join a company that develop such tools (but I cannot find one easily).
The thing is - I have not done any tertiary education of industrial design / or related study. (I have studied B of Physio and currently working as physio)

Can anyone working in that industry tell me the pathways? If I have to do tertiary education - which one do I choose? which course?

Or is there any way that I can collaborate with already-existing tool manufacture/development company to make my ideas become actual product?

Thank you for your kind advice in advance.

Education & Work

Comments

  • UncommonName on 02/02/2016 - 10:04

    Ask this on r/engineering or r/askengineers.

    r/ means subreddit on Reddit.com. :)

    • Kisungstar on 02/02/2016 - 12:42

      Thank you Bargainaus, I will visit the Reddit to ask.

  • CurtinStudent on 02/02/2016 - 12:08

    Hello,

    First of all, you might need to learn how to create technical drawing either by hand or using CAD software such as AutoCAD, SolidWorks or even Google SketchUp. This will allow the manufacturer to know the exact dimensions of your products.

    Secondly, you might want to learn machining processes such as drilling, 3D printing, slotting, molding and even welding. Therefore, you will know how to manufacture your product properly.

    Then, you will be able to build a prototype. Don't forget to test your product of its strength, fatigue strength, weak points. This can be done by using Finite Element Analysis.

    • Kisungstar on 02/02/2016 - 12:44

      Thank you CurtinStudent.
      For technical drawing part - it seems like I can learn it by myself somehow.
      With machining process - where can I learn?

      Thanks again for detailed advice.

      • CurtinStudent on 02/02/2016 - 19:27

        Hello

        Yes, you can learn the technical drawing online as well as the machining processes. However, in order to really able machine stuff by your own I suggest you learn it from professional/practical educator because some of them may be dangerous e.g. welding etcs.

        I think TAFE would provide such courses. Probably look for machinist or fabricator courses. As per normal TAFE courses, they usually take 6-12 months. :)

        I also suggest you look at CNC machining and 3D printing. These can be done easily as you can transfer your drawing file electronically.

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