Help shape the future of Industrial Design degree courses
This survey has  been created by James Lamb as a way of understanding how we can improve university Industrial Design courses so they better prepare students for the demands of working in industry after they graduate.
James is an Industrial Design consultant and the Royal Academy of Engineering Visiting Professor in Innovation at Brunel University. The aim of the RAE visiting professorship scheme is to incorporate industry best practice into university degree courses.

Your help in completing this survey is invaluable and may help shape the future of Industrial Design courses and create even better graduates.

The questions are aimed at Industrial or Product Design graduates with experience of working in industry. I also invite feedback from undergraduates that have completed a placement or those with an opinion they would like to get across. All questions are optional - leave it blank if you do not wish to leave an answer.

The survey is an initiative of James Lamb. Any opinions implied or explicit from the content are his own and not those of Brunel University, The Royal Academy of Engineering or any other third party organisation. Responses will be kept anonymous, the requirement to leave personal details is optional.


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Where did you go to university?
If your school isn't listed please enter the name next to the 'other' tick box. Please tick multiple boxes if required
What did you study / what are you studying at university?
Please enter the course description next to the 'other' box if the description of your course is not included
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What type of organisation do you work in now?
Please enter the organisation description or any other information in the 'other' box if the nature of your business is not listed
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How many years have you been working as a design or engineering professional?
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Please describe your current job role
Where it reads designer this could equally read design engineer or engineer, depending on the organisiation
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How important do you think the following subject areas are in your professional experience?
Not at all
Not particularly useful
Useful
Very important
Vital
Idea generation
Freehand drawing
Sketch modelling
Market awareness
Consumer understanding
Business/Professional practice
Materials and manufacturing
CAD
Personal presentation skills
Design history and context
Maths and electronics
Design Process
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What other areas do you think are important?
Please describe any areas that are not covered above that are important skills in your professional life
How well did your education prepare you for working in industry?
The descriptions may not correlate precisely with your course modules or descriptions, please use your imagination...
Not at all
Minimal understanding
Enough to get by
Good understanding
Very well prepared
Idea generation
Freehand drawing
Sketch modelling
Market awareness
Consumer understanding
Business/Professional practice
Materials and manufacturing
CAD
Personal presentation skills
Design history and context
Maths and electronics
Design process
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In which subject areas do you think students are well prepared when they graduate?
What is taught particularly well or is bang up to date with the requirements of your industry?
How do you think courses could better prepare students for working in your industry?
Please use this area to be frank and honest but also to offer your expert advise....
For those with 3 or more years of experience or who manage or run teams do you think that design education is....
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In your opinion which educational institutions offer the best prepared graduates for your industry or organisation?
Are there any other comments or recommendations you have that don't fit in the boxes above?
Please fill in the name of your organisation (optional)
No attempt will be made to make unsolicitied contact with you or your organisation
If you would like to be kept in touch with this project, please leave your email or just look in on the blog or twitter...
Thank you for your valuable time
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