ABOUT

Benjamin Trost

Benjamin Trost
LOCATION
Ames, Iowa
EDUCATION
Iowa State University
FOCUS
Electronic Products
STATUS
Available

Biography

I'm an industrial designer and third-year Industrial Design student at Iowa State University with a 3.8 GPA.

In summer 2025, I studied furniture, lighting, and product design at Accademia Italiana in Florence, Italy.

Design philosophy

I approach design by balancing function, usability, material, and form.

Principles

01
Research-led
Start with the needs of the people using the product.
02
Material-focused
Choose materials that support the product's use and character.
03
Clear form
Use proportion and detail to make products clear and intentional.
04
Purposeful
Keep each feature purposeful.
05
Practical
Consider where, when, and how a product will be used.
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CAPABILITIES

Selected skills

CAD & Modeling
  • SolidWorks
  • Onshape
  • Fusion 360
  • KeyShot
  • Scale modeling
Visualization
  • KeyShot rendering
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Adobe Illustrator
  • Adobe InDesign
  • Procreate
Fabrication
  • 3D printing
  • Laser cutting
  • Foam modeling
  • Prototyping
Design Process
  • User research
  • Ideation
  • Sketching
  • CMF specification
  • Brand analysis
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
Iowa State University
B.S. Industrial Design — GPA 3.8 — 2023–Present

Studio-based coursework in product design, human factors, prototyping, and visual communication.

Accademia Italiana — Florence, Italy
Summer Study Abroad — Furniture, Lighting & Product Design — Summer 2025

Study in furniture, lighting, and product design, with an emphasis on Italian craft and material exploration.