The analysis is quite objective – the seven options available to mechanical designers

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What is our future as designers like us, especially those in the fields of mechanical and product design? Of these seven different ways of living, perhaps most of us still belong to the seventh one. . . 1. Starting a company/studio: Some people, after working in the corporate world for several years, choose to start their own companies or studios, build their own teams and business systems. Entrepreneurship is a different kind of life experience compared to working for others. As my good friend President Gao said: Before, when I was working on my own, I just needed to take care of my own tasks, focusing mainly on the surface aspects of things. Now, however, I need to think more deeply, as I have to deal with employees and customers, and consider both internal and external factors. In the machinery industry, starting a company requires substantial financial support; otherwise, it is difficult for the company to get on track. http://p1.pstatp.com/large/pgc-image/2a7339bf837c4346af3e5e693cefeb9d+ b$ p5 q" i+ t' A3 { 2. Independent designer and engineer A worked at a mechanical design company for many years before gradually leaving it, as he didn’t like the approach adopted by such companies – one that was too focused on practicality and aimed mainly at turning the company into an efficient money-making machine. She has always held a great dream – to create better works. Thanks to years of experience in various projects, she has developed her own style, became an independent designer, and gained a certain level of fame. She occasionally gives interviews and often travels; her life is well-organized. In the machinery industry, especially in the field of custom design, independent designers need to accumulate years of experience and gain recognition within the industry in order to keep receiving orders, implement their own design concepts, and create better products. http://p1.pstatp.com/large/pgc-image/f2194c9636cd43ddac9df472a90ddd4d0 y: o: L" s4 a6 z 3. The chief design engineer graduated from University B and entered the field of mechanical design right after graduation. He went through all the challenges, setbacks, and difficulties that designers face; after overcoming these, his work improved steadily, and he gained the approval of his clients. He now holds a position as chief designer in a design company, has his own team, and employs his own management methods. Although the pressure is high, his income is good. He enjoys this way of life and continues to challenge himself to reach higher levels. It’s not yet clear whether he will choose to start his own business in the future; for now, he focuses on taking each step carefully, seizing every opportunity in life, and doing his best. http://p1.pstatp.com/large/pgc-image/53cf57fab4fb4fe1914d7a472c29883b 4. In various fields of education and training, especially those that require technical skills, \"training courses\" are offered. I believe many of those here also graduated from such training courses, and the teachers we encounter are also options within our industry. They are eloquent and possess specialized skills; they are proficient in software such as CAD, SolidWorks, and UG. They have unique insights into the field of mechanical design and extensive experience in this area. By choosing to engage in education and training, they hope to impart knowledge to more people working in mechanical design and software development. Compared to those who are directly involved in the project, this option offers relative greater freedom. http://p1.pstatp.com/large/pgc-image/7efe9dc63fe74c958d0c31172a3f4cc30 L- a2 E5 G6 ^& ?% c q' p. r 5. Serving the industry means having spent many years working in that industry, understanding its needs, and being able to assemble one’s own team to serve the companies in that sector; for example, some of my colleagues specialize in performing custom SolidWorks development for businesses, and this is a very promising career path. http://p1.pstatp.com/large/pgc-image/07ec14d55436418594d9fe86d1cf6903 6. A moderate pace of life – taking on occasional orders. Many people say that after working in mechanical custom design for many years, they are still just ordinary drafters/designers; in their 30s, they lack much drive. Since they won’t lose their jobs anyway, they take on part-time work. (For many people, part-time work involves uploading the model renderings they have created to websites like those dedicated to finding design files, or to Taobao, to take on orders for design work or drawing tasks.) The income isn’t bad, and they lead a moderate lifestyle, doing their job diligently without needing big dreams. http://p3.pstatp.com/large/pgc-image/b8224330f376400db7b6f34b14aaefaf0 y T' r$ q, r& M0 S% V1 A 3 i @, F5 P, {& J1 W$ V 7. There is a saying in the field of mechanical design: 80% of designers who enter this industry end up changing careers. Due to the chaos in the industry, and because working in this field turned out to be different from what I had imagined, I decided to change careers. Perhaps some people are currently working as drafters, in the new media industry, or in other fields that have nothing to do with mechanical design at all. http://p1.pstatp.com/large/pgc-image/64d46d89de9f44d2b27280937bccb5a1 4 B! l" A6 k3 r! f In this era, choice and effort are both important; the goals you choose and the company you work for determine the kind of life you will lead. Are you still in this industry? Which kind of life have you chosen? What is the current state of life? Finally, a suggestion for those reading this article is to work hard in your current position, keep working hard; leave the rest to fate! —END—