Hi, I’m Ian Smith-Foy, I run _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_ I'm an industrial designer based in Brooklyn with 10+ years turning ideas into immersive exhibits, architectural installations, and production-ready CAD packages. I blend creative problem-solving with precise fabrication know-how to deliver detailed, buildable documentation for CNC, welding, machining, and millwork workflows. I lead cross-disciplinary teams through full project lifecycles, translating sketches and renderings into buildable documentation, coordinating vendors, schedules, and on-site installations. My work spans Disney parade floats, museum wings, and large-scale immersive environments, always balancing design intent with practical constraints.…

Ian Smith-Foy

Hi, I’m Ian Smith-Foy, I run _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_ I'm an industrial designer based in Brooklyn with 10+ years turning ideas into immersive exhibits, architectural installations, and production-ready CAD packages. I blend creative problem-solving with precise fabrication know-how to deliver detailed, buildable documentation for CNC, welding, machining, and millwork workflows. I lead cross-disciplinary teams through full project lifecycles, translating sketches and renderings into buildable documentation, coordinating vendors, schedules, and on-site installations. My work spans Disney parade floats, museum wings, and large-scale immersive environments, always balancing design intent with practical constraints.…

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Hi, I’m Ian Smith-Foy, I run Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup I’m an industrial designer based in Brooklyn with 10+ years turning ideas into immersive exhibits, architectural installations, and production-ready CAD packages. I blend creative problem-solving with precise fabrication know-how to deliver detailed, buildable documentation for CNC, welding, machining, and millwork workflows.

I lead cross-disciplinary teams through full project lifecycles, translating sketches and renderings into buildable documentation, coordinating vendors, schedules, and on-site installations. My work spans Disney parade floats, museum wings, and large-scale immersive environments, always balancing design intent with practical constraints.

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Work Experience

Founder/Principal at Aesthetic Function LLC
June 1, 2024 - Present
Develop production-ready CAD models and drawing packages for fabricators, exhibit studios, and architectural teams. Translate creative concepts, sketches, or renderings into buildable documentation optimized for CNC, welding, machining, and millwork workflows. Manage multiple projects with shifting scopes; notable projects include Disney Starlight Parade Floats, Live with Kelly & Mark set fabrication, Happy Gilmore 2 set fabrication, AWS re:Invent 2025 booths, and a Dubai Casino Water Feature development.
Industrial Designer | Engineer | PM at Moey Inc.
April 1, 2018 - March 1, 2025
Led cross-disciplinary teams of 3–12 designers, fabricators, and engineers through full project lifecycles, delivering 6–15 projects per year and often managing 3–6 simultaneously. Produced CAD and drawing packages integrating mechanical, architectural, and user-interaction requirements; oversaw vendor coordination, budgeting, and production schedules for projects up to $5M; directed on-site installations and field modifications to keep installs on schedule. Notable projects: Niagara Falls Visitor Center redesign, Minnewaska State Park redesign, Exploration Place Children's Museum wing redesign, Nokia Bell Labs Immersive.
Design Engineer at ALU Inc.
June 1, 2016 - April 1, 2018
Design engineered fixture systems for global retail rollouts, including production drawings, BOMs, and fabrication specs. Coordinated with international vendors to bring fixtures to market under tight timelines; identified fabrication solutions and on-site challenges; managed standard parts database; developed instruction packages for assembly and installation.
Industrial Designer | PM at Ferra Designs Inc
April 1, 2014 - June 1, 2016
Led fabrication team on design development of multi-million dollar custom staircases; developed production-ready CAD and fabrication documentation for architectural and sculptural installations; managed installation coordination and site surveys; supervised fabrication and installations resolving real-time conflicts.
3D Printing Lab Manager at NYC College of Technology, Architectural Dept.
January 1, 2016 - June 1, 2016
Managed day-to-day operations and schedules of the 3D printing lab; educated students and faculty on equipment use and maintenance; led SolidWorks training seminars; maintained stock and sourced parts for projects.

Education

Bachelor of Industrial Design at Pratt Institute
January 11, 2030 - April 6, 2026

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Manufacturing, Professional Services, Retail, Real Estate & Construction