Industrial Designer

Nicholas Ascosi

Philadelphia, PA

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I am a mechanically oriented industrial designer experienced in all phases of the product design process, from creating novel product concepts through sketches, CAD models, and prototyping, to presenting design solutions to clients and investors, preparing technical documents for suppliers, and coordinating design efforts with counterparts in China. With 5+ years designing products for multiple brands and industries, I offer a unique combination of skills including a keen ability to understand user needs, develop relevant solutions at specific price points, and work within interdisciplinary teams to deliver true design intent.

Outside of the studio I have always enjoyed making things, and my more notable projects include a human powered submarine, hand formed motorcycle parts, and museum exhibits. This lifelong passion enables me to design for multiple materials and has given me a unique ability to integrate durable functionality into highly aesthetic design solutions.

Specialties:

Industrial Design, Sketching, Sketchbook Pro, Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign), Solidworks, 3D printing, Prototyping, Injection Molded Parts, Welding, Woodworking, Composites
Education
- Bachelor of Science Industrial Design-December
  
  Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
  
  2014
Experience
- Design Engineer
  
  Amuneal Manufacturing
  
  Sep 2020 - Sep 2022 (2 years)
- Junior Industrial Designer
  
  Pride Mobility
  
  Nov 2017 - Feb 2019 (1 year 3 months)
  
  Develop accessories for Quantum power chairs via sketching, prototyping, and CAD.
  Work with plastics and mechanical engineers to ensure design intent in production.
  Attend trade shows to interact with users and to identify design trends and opportunities.
- Industrial Design Intern
  
  Techtronic Industries
  
  Aug 2016 - Aug 2017 (1 year)
  
  Developed new products for the Ridgid and Ryobi cordless power tool lines.
  Visualized product concepts to retail buyers via digital sketches and CAD models.
  Conducted jobsite interviews to identify and implement opportunities for design innovation.
- Industrial Design Intern
  
  Stanley Black & Decker
  
  Jan 2016 - May 2016 (4 months)
  
  Support Licensing Design Manager in strengthening brand language across all brands.
  Visualize brand implementation to licensing partners via digital sketches and CAD models.
  Identify and implement opportunities for design innovation through user interviews.
  Designed a Dewalt pressure washer wand by creating working 3D printed prototypes and coordinating final surfacing efforts with colleagues in China.
- Contract Designer
  
  Boston Device Development
  
  Aug 2015 - Oct 2015 (2 months)
  
  Interviewed users to evaluate concept prototypes and to understand use scenarios.
  Created digital illustrations for client-facing deliverables and presentations.
  Developed preliminary graphic user interface for a medical device display.
  Constructed working prototypes to facilitate conversations with clients.
- Contract Designer
  
  Juliana Design Group
  
  Jun 2015 - Aug 2015 (2 months)
  
  Contributed to concept ideation, CAD modeling, and test prototyping phases.
  Collaborated with suppliers to achieve design intent at desired cost margins.
  Iteratively developed and evaluated physical prototypes.
- Consultant
  
  Roanoke College Innovation Challenge
  
  Jun 2014 - Aug 2014 (2 months)
  
  Directed a four person team to develop a comprehensive business plan for a fitness start-up.
  Developed brand image and promotional campaigns.
  Presented final business plan to corporate investors. Received the Whitehurst Leadership Award.
- Co-op
  
  Ethicon Surgical
  
  Jan 2014 - Jun 2014 (5 months)
  
  Co-developed design strategy for the hemostat product line.
  Visualized next generation hemostat product line via analog and digital sketching.
  Conducted porcine usability study to evaluate concept prototypes.
- Student
  
  Railplan Studio
  
  Sep 2013 - Nov 2013 (2 months)
  
  Collaboratively designed a multi-modal, commuter train station for Roanoke, VA.
  Presented proposal to city planners, Amtrak, and Norfolk Southern.
  Developed brand identity for the proposed station.
- Treasurer
  
  Human Powered Submarine (HPS)
  
  Sep 2010 - Nov 2013 (3 years 2 months)
  
  Established fundraising goals and a tiered donation program for corporate sponsors.
  Actively managed in-house sand casting of aluminum propeller blades.
  Negotiated contracts with outside suppliers and manufacturers.
Awards

Whitehurst Leadership Award
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Nicholas Ascosi

Assistant Professor of Architecture and Design in Industrial Design

Assistant/Associate Professor of Interaction Design