Industrial Designers design a whole range of manufactured goods. They need a good understanding of the technical aspect of the product, but their prime responsibility remain the product's appearance and visual appeal. They work from a brief, detailing the function of the product, the budget available and the type of design required. Costume and Theatre Designers design costumes and interior and exterior settings for television, film and theatre productions, some specialise in just one area. They work with producers, directors and choreographers, researching the historical background of a production to plan period costumes, properties and decor and preparing working drawings of costumes and scale drawings or models of sets.
Artistic talent is crucial in all the art and design occupations.
People in this field need strong colour sense, an eye for detail, a sense of balance and proportion and sensitivity to beauty. Because styles and tastes in art and design change with almost breathtaking speed the people involved need to be versatile and receptive to new ideas and influences. Creative work can be frustrating, even disappointing specially during periods when new ideas don't come easily or when the designer's ideas conflict with those of a client. Sometimes a concept or a layout has to be changed to accommodate a client. Dealing with clients calls for considerable tact and sound professional judgement.