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Industrial Designer · DAAP · University of Cincinnati

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Working at the intersection of speculative inquiry and real‑world constraints, by designing for both tangible environments and fictional production. Using design to test possible futures and translate them into grounded, actionable forms.

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Selected Work — 2024–2025

PROJECTS

A collection of studio work exploring the edge between speculation and production.

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// Studio Project · 2025

KABUTOMUSHI

Biomimetic product design inspired by the Japanese rhinoceros beetle. Structural integrity meets formal experimentation.

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// Studio Project · 2025

ENTROPY: A CHESS SET

A chess set exploring systemic decay. Cast forms that erode across the back row.

// Studio Project · 2026

The Squat

Speculative common grackle nester.

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// Studio Project · 2024

AMORE

Consumer product exploration at the intersection of technology and intimacy.

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// Form Study · 2024

FORM STUDY 01

An investigation of primitive volumes and their emotional register.

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// Speculative · 2024

FICTIONAL PROP 01

Worldbuilding through object design — artifacts from alternate futures.

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PROJECT TITLE

Year 2025
Type Product Design
Tools Fusion 360 · KeyShot

Design Brief

Placeholder problem statement. Replace with the actual brief, challenge, or speculative prompt that initiated this project. What gap, tension, or question does this work respond to?

Research & Ideation

Placeholder process description. Document your research methods, ideation approaches, sketching phases, prototyping iterations, and key decision points throughout the project.

SKETCH / PROCESS
SKETCH / PROCESS
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Refinement & Prototyping

Placeholder development notes. Describe material investigations, prototype iterations, fabrication methods, and how the form evolved from initial concept to final resolution.

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DETAIL
DETAIL

Final Resolution

Placeholder outcome description. Summarize what the final object, system, or speculative artifact communicates. What did you learn? What futures does it propose or critique?

FINAL RENDER
FINAL RENDER
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Process Work — Sketches & Ideation

VISUALIZATION

Personal analog and digital sketches alongside studio ideation and process work.

ISS sketch
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3DS ID sketch
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Quadblaster sketch
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Headphones ID sketch 1
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Mudslide sketch
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Headphones ID sketch 2
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Skidoobear sketch
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Canon ID sketch
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The Creator sketch
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Iron ID sketch 1
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Avatar sketch
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Iron ID sketch 2
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Hulkbuster vs Hulk sketch
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Iron ID sketch 3
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The Town sketch
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Massage ideation 1
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Medieval sketch
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Massage ideation 2
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F1 sketch
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Massage ideation 3
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Red Sox sketch
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Massage ID sketch
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Argo sketch
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Rotary tool ideation 1
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Rotary tool ideation 2
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Rotary tool ID sketch
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// Industrial Designer · DAAP 2030

DECLAN
KUEBLER

Placeholder — Replace with your own words. Currently a first-year Industrial Design student at the University of Cincinnati's College of Design, Architecture, Art, and Planning (DAAP). Interested in the edges between speculative fiction and functional form.

My work explores how objects carry meaning, embed assumptions about the future, and participate in cultural systems larger than their physical form.

Design Philosophy

Working at the intersection of speculative inquiry and real‑world constraints — using design to test possible futures and translate them into grounded, actionable forms.

Interests

Speculative Design
Prop & Set Design
Material Culture
Worldbuilding
Critical Making
Product Semantics
Parametric Form

Inspirations

Dieter Rams — Reduction as a form of honesty
Naoto Fukasawa — Objects that dissolve into behavior
Neri Oxman — Biology as design language
Dunne & Raby — Design as critical provocation
Syd Mead — Visual futurism with structural logic

Approach

I start with questions, not answers. Every project begins with identifying what assumptions are being made about users, environments, or futures — and then designing against or within those assumptions deliberately. The process is iterative, material-forward, and always anchored to a speculative prompt that keeps the work from becoming purely functional.

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CONTACT

Location Cincinnati, OH — DAAP
Availability Open to internships & collaborations

Curriculum Vitae — 2025

RÉSUMÉ

Industrial Design student at the University of Cincinnati DAAP.

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Profile

Industrial Design student at the University of Cincinnati School of Design, Art, Architecture, and Planning with a strong foundation in visual communication, systems thinking, and process-driven work. Brings experience from fast-paced, customer-facing environments requiring accuracy, efficiency, and accountability. Seeking co-op and internship opportunities to apply design thinking and technical skills in professional settings. Participating in the Professional Practice Program, alternating semesters of classroom study with work in the field of design.

Education

B.S. Industrial Design

University of Cincinnati — DAAP · Cincinnati, OH

College of Design, Architecture, Art, and Planning. Professional Practice Program participant — alternating academic semesters with full-time, paid co-op rotations.

High School Diploma

Elyria Catholic High School · Elyria, OH

Visual arts coursework emphasizing composition, craftsmanship, and critique-based improvement.

Experience

Dog Care Associate

Little River Pet Resort · Columbia Station, OH

Dog daycare and boarding facility. Managed daily care routines for multiple animals, balancing attention to detail with time-sensitive tasks. Observed and assessed animal behavior to proactively prevent safety incidents and ensure controlled environments. Maintained clean, organized workspaces aligned with health, safety, and sanitation standards. Collaborated with team members to execute individualized care plans accurately.

Car Wash Associate

Blue Falls Car Wash · Westlake, OH

Automated vehicle wash facility. Delivered consistent, high-quality customer interactions by guiding guests through automated service systems and purchase options. Executed daily operational checklists, including equipment inspection, cleaning protocols, and safety procedures. Maintained professional standards across all public-facing areas, reinforcing brand appearance and customer trust. Operated efficiently in a high-volume environment, adapting quickly to workflow changes and peak demand.

Skills & Tools

Adobe Illustrator
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe InDesign
Procreate
Fusion 360
SolidWorks
Blender
Digital & Analog Visualization
Typography
Iterative Design Process
Prototyping