ARI Holland Code careers: start with industrial design
ARI stands for Artistic, Realistic and Investigative, in that order. A single brief lets you explore all three activities: develop different ideas, make a model you can try, and investigate which idea works better.
Compare the work people actually do
In O*NET 31.0, Commercial and Industrial Designers are an exact U.S. ARI example. Graphic Designers have the code AC and appear here as a contrast between physical products and visual layouts.
Industrial designer
Sketch a physical product, revise it using a working model, and check safety, cost and manufacturing constraints.
O*NET 27-1021.00 · ARI · U.S. occupation
Graphic designer
Arrange text and images in a layout, revise it after review, and prepare files for print or digital delivery.
O*NET 27-1024.00 · AC · U.S. occupation
Interest classification source O*NET 31.0 · Career Interest Types · Source table · Occupational interest codes describe work activities. They do not establish your ability or hiring prospects.
A 15-minute task to try
Sketch two lids for a reusable cup. Set two constraints, such as one-handed opening and easy cleaning. Mark how you would test the grip and write one question you can only answer with a model or user feedback.
More occupations with shared interests
Landscape Architect
Landscape architects design outdoor places such as parks, campuses and public spaces. They consider how people move, what can grow and how the site functions. Design, construction and maintenance responsibilities are distinct.
RIA · O*NET 17-1012.00
