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I am Kolawole Alao, a GMNSE graduate with a keen interest in design for manufacturing, 3D printing, and CAD. I thrive on turning complex ideas into practical, production-ready solutions that balance creativity with functionality. My work blends hands-on engineering with thoughtful design to drive tangible results. Currently, I’m delivering outdoor Printer Kiosk concepts for Virtuacast LLC and Nextexperience Lab, collaborating with cross-functional teams to optimize user experience and fabrication processes. I’m passionate about bridging aesthetics with engineering feasibility and am eager to contribute to innovative product and industrial design initiatives.…I am Kolawole Alao, a GMNSE graduate with a keen interest in design for manufacturing, 3D printing, and CAD. I thrive on turning complex ideas into practical, production-ready solutions that balance creativity with functionality. My work blends hands-on engineering with thoughtful design to drive tangible results. Currently, I’m delivering outdoor Printer Kiosk concepts for Virtuacast LLC and Nextexperience Lab, collaborating with cross-functional teams to optimize user experience and fabrication processes. I’m passionate about bridging aesthetics with engineering feasibility and am eager to contribute to innovative product and industrial design initiatives.

Kolawole Alao

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I am Kolawole Alao, a GMNSE graduate with a keen interest in design for manufacturing, 3D printing, and CAD. I thrive on turning complex ideas into practical, production-ready solutions that balance creativity with functionality. My work blends hands-on engineering with thoughtful design to drive tangible results. Currently, I’m delivering outdoor Printer Kiosk concepts for Virtuacast LLC and Nextexperience Lab, collaborating with cross-functional teams to optimize user experience and fabrication processes. I’m passionate about bridging aesthetics with engineering feasibility and am eager to contribute to innovative product and industrial design initiatives.…I am Kolawole Alao, a GMNSE graduate with a keen interest in design for manufacturing, 3D printing, and CAD. I thrive on turning complex ideas into practical, production-ready solutions that balance creativity with functionality. My work blends hands-on engineering with thoughtful design to drive tangible results. Currently, I’m delivering outdoor Printer Kiosk concepts for Virtuacast LLC and Nextexperience Lab, collaborating with cross-functional teams to optimize user experience and fabrication processes. I’m passionate about bridging aesthetics with engineering feasibility and am eager to contribute to innovative product and industrial design initiatives.

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I am Kolawole Alao, a GMNSE graduate with a keen interest in design for manufacturing, 3D printing, and CAD. I thrive on turning complex ideas into practical, production-ready solutions that balance creativity with functionality. My work blends hands-on engineering with thoughtful design to drive tangible results.

Currently, I’m delivering outdoor Printer Kiosk concepts for Virtuacast LLC and Nextexperience Lab, collaborating with cross-functional teams to optimize user experience and fabrication processes. I’m passionate about bridging aesthetics with engineering feasibility and am eager to contribute to innovative product and industrial design initiatives.

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Work Experience

Product/Industrial Designer at Virtuacast LLC, Nextexperience Lab

December 1, 2022 - Present

Designed and developed an outdoor-ready Printer Kiosk for the US Tennis Open 2024, integrating advanced hardware, including a DNS printer and Surface Pro 7, for an enhanced user experience. Led the CAD modelling and rendering process in SolidWorks and Autodesk Fusion 360, streamlining the design-to-manufacture workflow and enabling optimized technical drafting for fabrication. Employed technical drafting and GD&T to develop precise engineering drawings, ensuring clear communication of specifications to manufacturers. Spearheaded design engineering workflows to transform initial sketches into detailed 3D models for high-precision metal fabrication. Converted complex Adobe Illustrator designs into CNC-ready formats, focusing on dimensional accuracy and material optimization for efficient manufacturing. Applied DFMA to button grouping layouts, achieving optimal spacing (3/8” gap) for ergonomic user interaction and streamlined production.

Intern, Mechanical Maintenance at Mobil Autocar & Scott & Russell Nigeria

December 1, 2021 - September 27, 2025

Assisted the Maintenance Engineer in maintaining all Mechanical Systems and Machines in the factory through Corrective and Preventive Maintenance.

Intern, Machining at Central Technological Laboratory and Workshops (CTL W) Nigeria

January 1, 2020 - September 27, 2025

Acquired practical skills by actively participating in machining tasks, such as setup, material handling, and basic machining operations, while adhering to safety guidelines. Familiarized myself with machining tools, cutting instruments, and equipment, assisting in tool selection and routine maintenance tasks.