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Songwriter, performer, wheelchair user
Songwriter, performer, wheelchair user
Eugenia Unique discusses her activism to bring other disabled artists to the mainstream
A theatre design for the 21st century
A theatre design for the 21st century
Graham Lister talks about the unique exposed design of the Curve Theatre that allows the...
Young Belfast artist
Young Belfast artist
Multimedia artist Aideen Doran on the admin side of art practice, and the benefits of...
Five things a design student should know
Five things a design student should know
Branding consultant Damian Cranney offers up the combined wisdom of a famous designer and...
Conservation and the story of the Giant's Causeway
Conservation and the story of the Giant's Causeway
National Trust volunteer co-ordinator Jimmy Milliken talks about his job, and reveals the...

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  • Job profile: industrial designer

    Industrial designers design complex items that are needed by industry, e.g. tools, equipment and machinery to transport.

  • Job profile: stage designer

    Stage designers are responsible for designing stage settings for productions, from single scene dramas where the action takes place in one room, to complex scenery and scene changes required by major productions.

  • Job profile: computer game designer

    Games designers aim to create an original game that will stimulate curiosity and excitement in the target market.

  • Job profile: model maker

    Model makers design and make models of a wide range of items - from products such as mobile phones and DVD players to construction developments such as new libraries and shopping centres.

  • Job profile: information technology staff

    Design, install and maintain computer information systems and networks.

  • Job profile: graphic designer

    Graphic designers work with words and visual images to put across ideas and information.
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