cole smith

design technologist

cole@csmithid.com

1 434 981 1652

csmithid.com


Employment
Senior Product Experience Designer | Markforged

2020-Present

established a design team and process bridging leadership, engineering, product, marketing.
established a design system of over 50 reusable 2D and 3D components using Figma and React.
opened personal office hours and classes to develop creative confidence in non-designers.
designed Blacksmith in-situ part inspection software that puts 3D printed parts in space.
designed XRay View visualization tools for adding reinforcement to 3D printed parts.
designed SmartSlice simulation and optimization tools for 3D printed parts.
design/shipped over 200 UX "papercut" improvements to Eiger slicing software.
Senior Creative Technologist | WeWork

2016-2020

led a cross-functional skunkworks team of engineers, architects, and researchers.
design/built a meeting room booking system, using physical space as an interface.
design/built a modular furniture system for digital customization of bespoke offices.
design/built YAY buttons, a wireless NPS button for physical spaces.
design/built the infamous WeWork beer tap handle.
Researcher, Advanced Manufacturing | VT CAUS

2013-2016

robotic fabrication research, in partnership with Autodesk and MASS Design.
research, management and upkeep of stratasys fdm printers.
Design+Build Intern | Gropen Signs

2012-2013

custom exhibit and signage design, build, and install.
Awards
Patent Pending - Pattern shading for 3D data visualization

2021

methods for visualizing 3D part surface quality in both color and greyscale mediums.
Patent US20210076156A1 - Conference room interface system

2018

conference room booking and interface system utilizing 3D indoor positioning.
Patent US20190228348A1 - Reservation system in a shared workspace

2018

systems and methods for facilitating reservations of shared office space.
Cradle to Cradle Design Award | Best use of Fusion 360

2015

finite faucet, a water saving faucet design emphasizing sanitation.
Odyssey Fellowship | Class of 1954 Recipient

2014

solo travel scholarship apprenticing as glassblower, woodworker, blacksmith.
User Experience Awards | Silver Medal

2013

activ, a bluetooth headset designed for amputees.
Academic
Virginia Tech Bachelors of Industrial Design + Math Minor

2016

3.82 gpa, deans list, scholar with honors.
AHS Math, Engineering, and Science Academy

2011

engineering, collegiate dual enrollment.
Skills

Figma + Figjam

React Prototyping

HTML5 / CSS / JavaScript

Activity-Centered Design

Rapid Prototyping

Adobe Suite

Blender 3D Modeling

Fusion 360 Modeling

Digital Sketching