07 / INDUSTRIAL DESIGN

Nexus

Collaborative Work Desk

Nexus is a modular, tech-integrated workbench transforming traditional studio desks into adaptive tools for rapid, multi-modal student workflows.

---The Problem
- Inadequate Power: 70% of students cite distant outlets as workflow disruptors.
- Mobility Issues: 90% find standard desks difficult to move for group work.
- Workflow Friction: Rigid tables fail to support switching between sketching, digital modeling, and prototyping.

---Core ID Work
- Prototyping: Built physical models to test ergonomics and modularity.
- Rendering (KeyShot): Created high-fidelity visuals for material and context communication.
- Animation (KeyShot): Produced motion studies to demonstrate functional modularity.

PROJECT DEVELOPMENT

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AKEENESMITH® 2026

AKEENESMITH® 2026

All portfolio content is confidential intellectual property. Reproduction prohibited. All works are original unless noted