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How does one become a ski designer?
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NS, I am at a bit of a crossroads in my life. I am majoring in industrial design, is this the right major for ski design? I'm thinking a minor in materials science would be helpful, but I don't really know what to do. I am passionate about skiing, and ski's in general, and being a designer would be a dream job. I went to design school with the intent of being a car designer, but right now that's not probable. Anyone know? Any industry guys willing to help me out?
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post link to girlfriend's fb
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Design a random ski and then make a thread on newschoolers asking jskis to make it
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Know somebody in the industry
Know A LOT about skis.
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Your education is great, but crafting skis is a unique process that (to my eye) is getting more unique and specialized all the time.
Experience and connections will be key.
Try interning anywhere you can.
Design a lot and start working on building your own skis--build a portfolio of designs and work. Test your shit.
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I bet it'd be so much work but you should try and create your own pair of skis. It'd be the best possible thing to have in a resume.
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Win On3P's ugliest topsheet ever contest is the quickest ticket.
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Intern with any company that will take you.
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