We are also exporting services, such as designing low-carbon cities in China.
Students take turns to lead a group engaged in a project such as designing an "eco-friendly sculpture".
Kodak is trying to capitalise on opportunities created by digital photography, such as designing easier-to-use equipment.
You will study the creation and maintenance of infrastructure - such as designing, building and maintaining roads, bridges, railway lines, energy systems, flood defences, water supply and sewage systems.
Chapters about popular tasks such as designing a bathroom or planning an extension would be a help if the manufacturer is serious about appealing to both.
Second Life challenged the boundary between real and virtual economies, with some people earning significant incomes by providing services such as designing and selling virtual clothing and furniture.
It also encourages students to apply their skills to solving social problems, such as designing an inexpensive incubator for premature babies.
BMW plans to use its engineers to help the U.S.O.C. improve technology for its athletes, such as designing helmets that are more aerodynamic.
Dell's plan is to move up from basic things like PC support to more sophisticated services such as designing and installing big computer systems.
Companies are learning to collaborate with rivals in areas where they do not have a direct conflict of interest, such as designing packaging.
Pupils at UTCs, who are aged 14 to 19, are set real workplace tasks, such as designing a pump for a jet engine or investigating the materials needed to help trains change direction.
