Industrial design is still a design industry in the final analysis, so it is necessary to have a sense of innovation, which is essential, and an excellent designer should have a unique sense of innovation.
As a designer who has been working in industrial design for more than ten years, I have some of my own experience, and I will share it with you to help you cultivate and develop a sense of innovation and improve the level of design.
First of all, as a designer, shouldBroaden your horizons with a wide range of knowledgeIndustrial designers should keep an eye on different fields, keep abreast of current design trends and developments, and constantly broaden their design horizons by reading relevant books, participating in industry exhibitions, and paying attention to innovation activities.
Familiarity with basic knowledge of design principles, materials science, ergonomics, etcAlsoA deep understanding of these fundamentals can help designers better understand problems and come up with innovative solutions, after all, laying a good foundation is the key to building tall buildings.
AccumulationHands-on experience, passedHands-on problem solvingImproving the ability to innovate, participating in practical projects, and solving design problems by yourself is an effective way to improve the ability to innovate, through practical challenges and solutions, designers can accumulate experience and continuously improve their innovation level.
Observation and referenceIt is also important to learn from other people's innovative ways, as a designer, you need to always observe the products and designs around you, and understand the work of other designers. Learn from theirsThought process and innovation, but also make sure to maintain your own unique perspective.
Collaborate with others, promote interdisciplinary innovation, and participate in multidisciplinary team projectsCollaborate with other professionals。This helps to draw on knowledge and experience from different fields, promotes interdisciplinary innovation, and thus enhances the comprehensiveness of the design work.
Stay curious about new things, proactivelyExplore uncharted territoryAsking questions and finding answers, and constantly pursuing new knowledge and insights is an important part of cultivating a sense of innovation.
TryDifferent design approachesExplore different design methods and tools, such as design thinking, prototyping, user experience research, etc., and flexibly use these methods to find your own innovation path and improve design efficiency and quality.
Challenge existing design conceptsDevelop critical thinkingConduct in-depth analysis of problems, challenge existing design concepts, and constantly ask yourself questions such as "why" and "if", pushing yourself to think deeper.
TotoParticipate in communities and networks, share and learn, join the design community, participate in discussions and shares. Interact with other designers, share experiences, get feedback, and promote your own growth. Communities and networks are a valuable resource for learning and innovation.
Industrial design is oneA growing field, toMaintain an attitude of continuous learningStay up-to-date with the latest design trends and technologies by participating in training courses, workshops, and learning resources.
Through these practical methods, designers can gradually cultivate and develop their own sense of innovation, continuously improve their design level, and create more influential industrial design works. Innovation is not only a skill, but also an attitude, I hope that every industrial designer can meet the challenge in continuous innovation and create a trend-setting design masterpiece, I hope my answer will be helpful to you!