industrial design

American  

noun

1. the art that deals with the design problems of manufactured objects, including problems of designing such objects with consideration for available materials and means of production, of designing packages, bottles, etc., for manufactured goods, and of graphic design for manufactured objects, packages, etc.

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industrial design British  

noun

1. the art or practice of designing any object for manufacture

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Other Word Forms

• industrial designer noun

Etymology

Origin of industrial design

First recorded in 1930–35

Example Sentences

The arrangement could see artificial intelligence play a bigger role in industrial design and engineering.

From Barron's

Timms transferred from Saddleback College to Cal State Long Beach in January 2024 and was pursuing a bachelor’s degree in industrial design, according to his LinkedIn.

From Los Angeles Times

The party was in a chic work-live space: four stories of industrial design thumping with music and packed with hipsters.

From Los Angeles Times

He took the long road to Honda racing, though, studying architecture and art/industrial design in college, then teaching for five years at Notre Dame.

From Los Angeles Times

The hue is especially revered for its versatility within several applications, including beauty, home interiors, industrial design, multi-media design and fashion.

From Salon