ANALYSIS
These criteria were defined through
analysis of core requirements
which employers submit
to a potential employee nowadays*.
The characteristics were assembled
in a spider diagram to express
the personal perception of either
designers or companies.
* Detailed on P.133
The most frequent requirement This criterion mostly appeal The actual ability to industrial production
for an employee. Each employer mentioned to the visualization of the company’s values, is one of the vital requirements. Even
creativity to varying degree by requiring or the interpretation of the modern trends. in case of just concept development,
a high level of concept development, ability Nevertheless, several vacancies contained the possibilities of manufacturing
to present ideas in creative ways, etc. the direct requirement of creating products are appreciated by employers.
based on “aesthetic design principles”.
KEY CRITERIAS
Ability to work by hands Presentational skills are the second The obvious criterion which often needs It is very close to Communication criterion
surprisingly required most important requirement. The ability to be clarified to an employee. Especially and appeals mostly to PR aspects including
quite often. This applies to effectively communicate with team those who have minor work experience. emotional involvement to values of designer
particularly to prototyping and members, upper management, external experimenting with materials. partners, potential user or customer is vital The minority of companies for successful applicant.
asked about craft skills for actual
manufacturing.
or company.