Industrial Design Internship

Selected intern's day-to-day responsibilities include:

1. Determine requirements for designs
2. Research the various ways the product might be used, and who will use it
3. Sketch ideas or create renderings, which are images on paper or on a computer that provides a visual of design ideas
4. Use computer software to develop virtual models of different designs
5. Create physical prototypes of the designs
6. Examine materials and manufacturing requirements to determine production costs
7. Work with other specialists, such as engineers and manufacturers, to evaluate whether the design concepts will fill needs at a reasonable cost
8. Evaluate product safety, appearance, and function to determine if a design is practical
9. Present designs and demonstrate prototypes for approval

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