What degree do you need

One of the most common questions that we always get is what major or degree do I need to become Commercial and Industrial Designers or what courses do I need to take.

We also asked Commercial and Industrial Designers what did they major in college or university and here are the top 5 most popular majors that came up.

A bachelor’s degree in industrial design, architecture, or engineering is usually required for entry-level Commercial and Industrial Designers. An increasing number of designers are getting a Master’s of Business Administration (MBA) to gain business skills. Business skills help designers understand how to fit their designs to meet the cost limitations a firm may have for the production of a given product.

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How hard is it

You will need a considerable amount of work-related skill, knowledge or experience to be a Commercial and Industrial Designer. For example, an accountant must complete 4 years of college and work for several years in accounting to be considered qualified.

Careers in this difficulty category will usually need several years of work-related experience, on-the-job training, and/or vocational training. These careers usually involve coordinating, supervising, managing, or training others. Similar careers include sales managers, database administrators, chemists, and art directors.

License and certifications

No license or certification required for Commercial and Industrial Designers

Skills required

We asked other Commercial and Industrial Designers if they could only have 5 skills, what would they be. Here is what they said.

Knowledge required

Just like any other job, you will need certain know-hows to excel at your job. Commercial and Industrial Designers are generally very knowledgeable in these 5 key areas.

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