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Career Guidance Skills information skills S2.1 - conducting studies, investigations and examinations S2.1.1 - conducting investigations Conduct research on trends in design
Description
Conduct research on present and future evolutions and trends in design, and associated target market features.
Occupations requiring this skill
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Skill demand overview
- Essential in 9 occupations
- Optional in 2 occupations
- Total: 11 occupations
- Most common in: ISCO major group 2 (Professionals)
Essential for
- ErgonomistErgonomists analyse the design of equipment, furniture, and systems in order to improve it toward safer, healthier, and more efficient ones. They strive to improve the interaction …
- Visual merchandiserVisual merchandisers are specialised in promoting the sale of goods, especially their presentation in retail outlets. Duties Visual merchandisers typically do the following duties:…
- Production designerProduction designers are responsible for the complete look (style, colouring and locations) of television programmes, series, motion pictures and commercials. They create the visua…
- Textile, leather and footwear researcherTextile, leather and footwear researchers combine knowledge of material sciences, chemistry, physics, process technologies, management, and engineering to contribute to future inno…
- Interior plannerInterior planners help clients in planning their interiors for commercial and private use. Duties The duties of an interior planner typically include, but are not limited to: Visit…
- Sign makerSign makers design and develop signs for a variety of uses such as flyers, traffic signs, billboards and business signs. They use different materials and techniques and if necessar…
- Industrial designerAn Industrial Designer is a professional who designs and develops products that are both functional and aesthetically appealing. From consumer electronics and household appliances …
- Engine designerEngine designers carry out engineering duties in designing mechanical equipment such as machines and all types of engines. They also supervise their installation and maintenance. O…
- Application engineerApplication engineers deal with the technical requirements, management, and design for the development of various engineering applications, such as systems, new product designs, or…
Optional for
- Design engineerDesign engineers develop new conceptual and detailed designs. They create the look for these concepts or products and the systems used to make them. Design engineers work with engi…
- Fashion modelFashion models help promote products such as clothes, cosmetics and appliances by posing for journalists, photographers and in front of an audience on catwalks. They have to make s…
Related skills
- Use CAD software
- Draw design sketches
- CAD software
- Create a product’s virtual model
- Use technical drawing software
- Adapt to new design materials
- Identify customer’s needs
- Engineering principles
- Determine suitability of materials
- Engineering processes
- Manufacturing processes
- Prepare production prototypes
Last updated on February 19, 2026
