Outlook
Employment for industrial designers (a career that is related to that of product designer) is expected to grow by 3 percent, as fast as the average for all occupations, from 2023 to 2033, according to the U.S. Department of Labor. Companies have realized that creating attractive, user-friendly products gives them an edge over their competition, so there will continue to be good demand for product designers.
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