Industrial design to game design? How much design there is here?
Hello! Greetings from South America.
I'm a professional industrial designer with a lot of experience in 3D modeling and UX design. As a designer, I usually find myself thinking deeply about my customers' needs and how to deliver the best product possible. For me, this is not only fun, it's my passion. However, as a gamer, I often feel that industrial design can be a bit flat. Mass production is often sterile, and with the current economy and China manufacturing everything so cheaply, I’ve started to feel like there is more room for true design in gaming and animation than there is in the physical world.
On the other hand, I’ve always had this fantasy of storytelling. Thinking so much about consumer needs, and paying close attention to philosophy, sociology, and anthropology, has made me realize there is so much that can be told through video games.
So, to keep it simple:
- How difficult would it be for me to start? What software do you recommend?
- Do you think Game Design is what I should aim for?
- Do you find yourselves telling stories in your roles?
- I understand game design is a huge field. Where do you see me fitting in the most?