Art and Engineering

As a middle school student, I could draw basic shapes and designs that most elementary school students had mastered. This is to say, art or graphic design wasn't my strongest subject. I came to realize in my studies through high school and college, that art is a benefit in aerospace industry. Being able to visualize the 3D image of a part or design ‎from a two-dimensional picture is a great advantage and skill. I can not only visualize, but I can design that object to better fit the purpose of the mechanism being installed. For example, a classmate of mine designs the interior panels for aircraft. Though he is not a graphic designer by education, as an engineer, he has the ability to design a product that is both aesthetically compatible as well as ergonomic acceptable for the customer. One good example is the overhead storage bins for modern day aircraft, like the 787 and the long range 777.