Nicholas Ascosi
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About
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
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Bachelor of Science Industrial Design-DecemberVirginia Polytechnic Institute and State University2014
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Experience
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Shop ForemanApr 2023 - Present (3 years 2 months)Responsible for leading, scheduling, and planning mechanical production of carbon fiber tethered drones, valued at over $500k across multiple programs.
Train and lead a team of two mechanical technicians in assembly of tethered drones and their enclosures, as well as proprietary production methods for molding carbon fiber and fiberglass components.
Extensive fabrication of custom components via multiple processes including CNC router, Tig and Mig welding, vacuum formed composites, 3D printing (FDM) and mechanical assembly.
Drive manufacturing process improvements by collaborating with in-house engineers, developing relationships with new and existing vendors, and creating updated documentation. -
Design EngineerAmunealSep 2020 - Sep 2021 (1 year)Created detailed blueprints for shop fabricators and field installers
Implemented design process improvements for standard product lines
Created complex 3D models and shop drawings for custom parts in brass, wood, metal, and glass -
Junior Industrial DesignerPride MobilityNov 2017 - Feb 2019 (1 year 3 months)Developed accessories for Quantum power chairs via sketching, prototyping, & Solidworks modeling.
Worked with plastics and mechanical engineers to ensure design intent in production.
Attended trade shows to interact with users and to identify design trends in parallel markets.
Created production graphics for Victory 2.0 scooter and Quantum I Level power seating system. -
Industrial Design InternTechtronic Industries -TTIAug 2016 - Aug 2017 (1 year)Rapidly develop new products for the Ridgid and Ryobi power tool lines.
Visualize product concepts to retail buyers via digital sketches and Solidworks models.
Extensive illustration of new product concepts with Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop.
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Industrial Design InternStanley Black & DeckerJan 2016 - May 2016 (4 months)Supported the Licensing Design Manager in driving authentic brand implementation in licensed products across all brands within the Global Tools and Storage SBU, including Stanley, Stanley Fatmax, Black & Decker, and Dewalt.
Visualized authentic brand implementation to licensing partners via digital sketches, CAD models, and user research presentations.
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Contract Industrial DesignerVariousJun 2015 - Oct 2015 (4 months)Smithwise:
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.
Juliana Design Group:
Contributed to concept ideation, CAD modeling, and test prototyping phases.
Collaborated with suppliers to achieve design intent at desired cost margins.
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InternRoanoke College Innovation ChallengeJun 2014 - Jul 2014 (1 month)Received the Whitehurst Leadership Award for directing a four person team in the development of a comprehensive business plan for a fitness device start-up.
Co-developed brand image and promotional campaigns.
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Industrial Design Co-opEthicon SurgicalJan 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.
Created Solidworks models for 3D printed prototypes.
Prepared 3D printed parts for design reviews and revised Solidworks files.
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Awards
Whitehurst Leadership Award
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Elsewhere on the Web
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On Coroflot@ascosin, member since 2012
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