Translation guide
The professional practice of designing products, systems, and experiences for mass production, balancing form, function, and user needs.
industrial design (field)
Referring to industrial design as a profession, academic subject, or industry.
The standard term for industrial design as a field. Widely understood in professional and academic contexts.
He majored in industrial design at university.
Loanword from English, used in some contexts, especially in design firms or international settings. Less common than 工業デザイン.
This company focuses on industrial design.
Describing the act of designing industrial products or the design itself.
Using 'industrial design' to describe something related to the field, like a firm, award, or process.
Attach の to 工業デザイン to modify a noun, e.g., 工業デザインの会社 (industrial design company).
He won an industrial design award.
In Japanese, 工業デザイン is the most common and natural way to refer to industrial design. The loanword インダストリアルデザイン is understood but may sound slightly more technical or foreign. When in doubt, use 工業デザイン.
She has extensive experience in product design.